JavaScript for Dummies (Dummies Series)

Book Description
Responding to reader feedback, the author has thoroughly revamped the book with more step-by-step coverage of JavaScript basics, an exclusive focus on Internet Explorer, and many complete sample scripts Updated to cover JavaScript 1.5, the latest release of this popular Web scripting language Using lots of examples, including a sample working Web site, the book shows how to create dynamic and interactive pages, build entire sites, and automate pages


Book Info
Explains, in plain English for the nonprofessional, how to use JavaScript to write programs for the Internet. The CD-ROM is packed with bonus and trial software and HTML scripting and editing tools. Previous edition not cited. Softcover.


From the Publisher
JavaScript For Dummies, 3rd edition: Explains JavaScript and how it differs from java, HTML, and other Web programming tools Describes what users can do with JavaScript that they can't do with HTML Outlines how JavaScript, the platform-independent scripting language, works with the latest versions of Netscape Navigator 5 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Includes an important overview of Object-Oriented Concepts and the JavaScript language Shows users how to "team up" JavaScript with Java, C++, OpenDoc, and Common Gateway Interface (CGI) to create powerful multimedia applications Describes how to build a quickie Web page using HTML tags Shows users how to create a Java applet and run the applet from the Web page Covers JavaScript's forms so users can easily enter data and receive feedback Guides users as they write and debug their own JavaScript programs BONUS CD-ROM INCLUDES: Hot utility and sample programs, including Dreamweaver demo version, SurfMap JavaScript, Joust, NetObjects ScriptBuilder 3 trial version, Allaire HomeSite 4.5 trial version, Ant Tools Demo 3, ArtBeats Web Tools, BBEdit 4.5.1, HTML WebWeaver Lite, Paint Shop Pro 5 demo, and more!


From the Back Cover
Now with more about JavaScript for Internet Explorer

Here's the secret to building dynamic Web pages that get your visitors involved

Want the script for cool Web pages? With this handy guide by your side, it's easy to follow! Completely revised, this edition gives you all the JavaScript basics as well as step-by-step instructions for getting your scripts onto the Web. Before you know it, you could be building interactive Web sites for fun — or profit!

Discover how to Write, test, and debug JavaScript scripts Detect a user's browser Format and display times and dates Store information with cookies Create hot buttons, clickable images, mouse rollovers, and more

All this on the bonus CD-ROM All sample code listings covered in the book Trial versions of Web Weaver®, and Dreamweaver® MX 2004, including HomeSite® SmartMenus DHTML, plus other scripts and examples you can use

FROM THE PUBLISHER