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Head First JavaScript

by Michael Morrison

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Publisher Comments:

So you're ready to make the leap from writing HTML and CSS web pages to creating dynamic web applications. You want to take your web skills to the next level. And you're finally ready to add programmer to the resume. It sounds like you're ready to learn the Web's hottest programming language: JavaScript. Head First JavaScript is your ticket to going beyond copying and pasting the code from someone else's web site, and writing your own interactive web pages.

With Head First JavaScript, you learn: The basics of programming, from variables to types to looping How the web browser runs your code, and how you can talk to the browser with your code Why you'll never have to worry about casting, overloading, or polymorphism when you're writing JavaScript code How to use the Document Object Model to change your web pages without making your users click buttons If you've ever read a Head First book, you know what to expect — a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. Head First JavaScript is no exception. It starts where HTML and CSS leave off, and takes you through your first program into more complex programming concepts — like working directly with the web browser's object model and writing code that works on all modern browsers.

Don't be intimidated if you've never written a line of code before In typical Head First style, Head First JavaScript doesn't skip steps, and we're not interested in having you cut and paste code. You'll learn JavaScript, understand it, and have a blast along the way. So get ready... dynamic and exciting web pages are just pages away.

Book News Annotation:

Designed to help programmers make the jump from HTML and CSS to advanced Java applications, this manual covers all aspects of JavaScript and will help readers create interactive web pages on their own. Morrison, a former video game creator and programmer, uses graphics and diagrams to explain the essentials of JavaScript, and avoids large chunks of unbroken text for a more intuitive approach. Essentials of this software are described in depth, including variables, functions, form validation, DOM manipulation, custom and debugging. A section on Ajax is also included. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

For those ready to make the leap from writing HTML and CSS Web pages to creating dynamic Web applications, "Head First JavaScript" is the go-to resource for creating an interactive Web page.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780596527747
Author:
Morrison, Michael
Publisher:
O'Reilly Media
Subject:
Programming Languages - CGI, Javascript, Perl, VBScript
Subject:
Design
Subject:
Programming languages (electronic computers)
Subject:
Programming Languages - JavaScript
Subject:
Internet programming
Subject:
Web sites -- Design.
Copyright:
Series:
Head First
Publication Date:
December 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
615
Dimensions:
898x824x126 261

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