|
 |
|
 |
 |
Learning JavaScript (Learning)
|
by Shelley Powers
Sales Rank: 21528
|
Discount: 34 %
$10.33
At Amazon
|
|
Paperback: 351 pages
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. October 17, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0596527462
ISBN-13: 978-0596527464
Product Dimensions:
9.1 x 6.9 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Book Description
As web browsers have become more capable and standards compliant, JavaScript has grown in prominence. JavaScript lets designers add sparkle and life to web pages, while more complex JavaScript has led to the rise of Ajax -- the latest rage in web development that allows developers to create powerful and more responsive applications in the browser window.
Learning JavaScript introduces this powerful scripting language to web designers and developers in easy-to-understand terms. Using the latest examples from modern browser development practices, this book teaches you how to integrate the language with the browser environment, and how to practice proper coding techniques for standards-compliant web sites. By the end of the book, you'll be able to use all of the JavaScript language and many of the object models provided by web browsers, and you'll even be able to create a basic Ajax application.
About The Author
Shelley Powers is a software developer/architect, photographer, and writer who has authored numerous computer books on web development and technologies, including the O'Reilly titles "Developing ASP Components," "Unix Power Tools, Third Edition," "Essential Blogging," and "Practical RDF". Through the years, Shelley has also contributed several articles on cross-browser development, standards, RDF, JavaScript, CSS, and XML for several publications, and has worked with some of the world's leading companies. Shelley's tech web site is http://burningbird.net.
Customer Reviews & Comments
The advent of Ajax brings new approaches in developing JavaScript, increased complexity that requires more up to date techniques. As a result most of the existing entry level books on JavaScript are somewhat obsolete. This book brilliantly fills the gap. Shelley Powers is a seasoned author and deliver a gentle introduction to the language. The writing has a pleasant, personal style that makes the book more engaging than the average computer manual. The author is also a DHTML veteran, this allows her to bring an interesting historical perspective to the table. She is very aware of the reasons that ultimately lead DHTML to its failure and warn the readers about repeating the same old mistakes; definitely a valuable plus. Most likely the best starting point to date for JavaScript
Comment | Permalink |
(Report this)
|
Learning JavaScript (Learning)
Discount: 34 %
Available from Amazon
Price: $10.33
| |
|
|
|
|
