| Date: 05 May 2011, 15:44
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JavaScript is a versatile language that can be used to enhance client-side and server-side scripting. JavaScript is also widely used for its abilities to manage user input, show text, play sounds, display images, and communicate with a plug-in response.
* JavaScript, unlike many other programming languages, is relatively easy to master, even for those who have no programming experience
* Mastery of JavaScript allows Web masters and Web site developers to easily add interactivity, moving beyond static HTML pages
From the Back Cover
Learn how to spice up your Web site by mastering the power of JavaScript to create interactive Web pages
In order to create highly dynamic and interactive Web sites, more and more companies are hiring experts to incorporate scripting languages. JavaScript is one such language that while easy to master, enables you to add new life to the Web. This book provides you with everything you need to begin programming with JavaScript. Bhasin first presents a detailed introduction to the basics of the language, covering concepts such as data types, literals, expressions, and operators. She then shows you how to progress from developing basic applications with JavaScript to more advanced ones using browser objects, cookies, plug-ins, layers, and server-side scripting. Throughout each chapter, Bhasin includes extensive real-world exercises and case studies that will help you gain valuable exposure to procedures you can use to design your own Web sites.
With numerous examples and expert advice, this book:
* Provides a concise and task-oriented introduction to JavaScript
* Helps you evaluate the suit-ability of JavaScript for your project
* Is a practical introduction to JavaScript's syntax and fundamental strengths
* Includes numerous working scripts, with information on how to adapt and extend them to meet individual needs
The companion Web site contains:
* All source code from the book
* Frequently asked questions, quizzes, and best practices
* Links to other resource sites
Review
Summary: Don't Waste Your Money
Rating: 2
If you want documentation on JavaScript go to http://devedge.netscape.com/central/javascript/ and get the Guides & References for free. They are well-written and available in both PDF and HTML.
This book, is very poorly written and the index is all but useless. It spends way too much time talking about ancillary technologies and not enough about JavaScript and how to actually use it.
Summary: Not Just for Beginners
Rating: 5
I really liked the task-oriented approach taken by this book. It also helped me determine in which development areas JavaScript can best be utilized. Even for an experienced developer, this book is useful for cutting to the chase and rapidly evaluating the usefulness of the tool for particular needs.
Summary: Get Started Fast
Rating: 5
A great, quick introduction to the basic features of JavaScript. I dabble in Web development, and this was a great book to get me familiar with a key technology. Highly recommended.
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