Synopses & Reviews
There is a serious information gap for Webmasters learning
client-side JavaScript skills and trying to solve common
Web-related problems. Knowing the syntax is one thing, being able
to build a useful application is another. And while there are dozens of "how-
to" JavaScript books available, few literally hand the Webmaster a set of
ready-to-go, client-side JavaScript applications with thorough documentation
that enable the ready to fully understand and extend those applications.
By providing such a set of applications, JavaScript Application Cookbook
allows Webmasters to immediately add extra functionality to their Web sites.
This book targets readers with two different skill sets. The
primary target is JavaScript-knowledgeable Webmasters and
designers who can immediately begin constructing their own
versions of the applications. The secondary target is those
with little or no JavaScript experience. The included
applications are ready for immediate use and require little
customization.
This book explores both the code and the techniques that are
centered around core JavaScript functionality, a functionality
that will not become incompatible or obsolete. The source file
design of most applications and libraries will help modularize
reader Web sites and facilitate easier site management and coding
practices.
Chapters are organized by application. Among the included
applications are:
- A client-side search engine that will show coders how to build
their own search engine and get excellent results, all with a client-side
tool
- A drag-and-drop greeting application that lets users custom build
and send DHTML email greetings
- A GUI image rollover tool that generates cross-browser image rollover
code for all versions of JavaScript
- A robust client-side shopping cart application that lets shoppers
browse and shop, while the application keeps a tab of the shopper's
selections and a running bill, including tax and shipping
- An online test application that auto-administers, grades, and displays
answers to online exams or surveys
An additional value to this book is an online resource
(http://www.serve.com/hotsyte/) that discusses the applications
and points to other resources. With its focus on providing
practical real-world solutions for Webmasters, JavaScript
Application Cookbook is destined to become a staple for every JavaScript
developer, regardless of experience.
Synopsis
There is a serious information gap for Webmasters learning client-side JavaScript skills and trying to solve common Web-related problems. Knowing the syntax is one thing, being able to build a useful application is another. And while there are dozens of "how- to" JavaScript books available, few literally hand the Webmaster a set of ready-to-go, client-side JavaScript applications with thorough documentation that enable the reader to fully understand and extend those applications. By providing such a set of applications, JavaScript Application Cookbook allows Webmasters to immediately add extra functionality to their Web sites.
This book targets readers with two different skill sets. The primary target is JavaScript-knowledgeable Webmasters and designers who can immediately begin constructing their own versions of the applications. The secondary target is those with little or no JavaScript experience. The included applications are ready for immediate use and require little customization.
This book explores both the code and the techniques that are centered around core JavaScript functionality, a functionality that will not become incompatible or obsolete. The source file design of most applications and libraries will help modularize reader Web sites and facilitate easier site management and coding practices.
Chapters are organized by application. Among the included applications are:
- A client-side search engine that will show coders how to build their own search engine and get excellent results, all with a client-side tool
- A drag-and-drop greeting application that lets users custom build and send DHTML email greetings
- A GUI image rollover tool that generates cross-browser image rollover code for all versions of JavaScript
- A robust client-side shopping cart application that lets shoppers browse and shop, while the application keeps a tab of the shopper's selections and a running bill, including tax and shipping
- An online test application that auto-administers, grades, and displays answers to online exams or surveys
An additional value to this book is an online resource www.serve.com that discusses the applications and points to other resources. With its focus on providing practical real-world solutions for Webmasters, JavaScript Application Cookbook is destined to become a staple for every JavaScript developer, regardless of experience.
Synopsis
"JavaScript Cookbook" literally hands the Webmaster a set of ready-to-go, client-side JavaScript applications with thorough documentation to help them understand and extend those applications. By providing such a set of applications, this guide allows Webmasters to immediately add extra functionality to their Web sites.
About the Author
Jerry Bradenbaugh is a senior Web application developer and technical lead in Los Angeles, California. His Web site, HotSyte-The JavaScript Resource, has been around since the early days of JavaScript, making it one of the oldest JavaScript resources on the Net. He has contributed in developing enterprise applications for Netscape and First Union National Bank.
Table of Contents
Editor's Note; Preface; What You Should Know; Font Conventions; Book Structure; About the Code; Development and Testing; We'd Like to Hear From You; Acknowledgments; Introduction; JavaScript Pros; Basic JavaScript Programming Strategy; JavaScript Approaches in These Applications; Moving On; Chapter 1: The Client-Side Search Engine; 1.1 Execution Requirements; 1.2 The Syntax Breakdown; 1.3 nav.html; 1.4 Building Your Own JavaScript Database; 1.5 Potential Extensions; Chapter 2: The Online Test; 2.1 Execution Requirements; 2.2 The Syntax Breakdown; 2.3 index.html--The Frameset; 2.4 questions.js--The JavaScript Source File; 2.5 administer.html; 2.6 Potential Extensions; Chapter 3: The Interactive Slideshow; 3.1 Execution Requirements; 3.2 The Syntax Breakdown; 3.3 Application Variables; 3.4 The Application Functions; 3.5 Potential Extensions; Chapter 4: The Multiple Search Engine Interface; 4.1 Execution Requirements; 4.2 The Syntax Breakdown; 4.3 Potential Extension: Adding User Control; Chapter 5: ImageMachine; 5.1 Execution Requirements; 5.2 The Syntax Breakdown; 5.3 Potential Extension: Adding Attributes to the Template; Chapter 6: Implementing JavaScript Source Files; 6.1 arrays.js; 6.2 cookies.js; 6.3 dhtml.js; 6.4 events.js; 6.5 frames.js; 6.6 images.js; 6.7 navbar.js; 6.8 numbers.js; 6.9 objects.js; 6.10 strings.js; 6.11 Potential Extensions; Chapter 7: Cookie-Based User Preferences; 7.1 Execution Requirements; 7.2 Syntax Breakdown; 7.3 prefs.html; 7.4 dive.html; 7.5 Potential Extensions; Chapter 8: The JavaScript Shopping Cart; 8.1 Shopping Bag Walk-Through; 8.2 Execution Requirements; 8.3 Syntax Breakdown; 8.4 Step 1: Loading Shopping Bag; 8.5 Step 2: Displaying Products; 8.6 Step 3: Showing All the Categories; 8.7 Step 4: Adding Products to the Shopping Bag; 8.8 Step 5: Changing the Order/Checking Out; 8.9 Potential Extensions; Chapter 9: Ciphers in JavaScript; 9.1 How Ciphers Work; 9.2 Execution Requirements; 9.3 The Syntax Breakdown; 9.4 Potential Extensions; Chapter 10: Cyber Greetings: Drag-and-Drop Email; 10.1 Execution Requirements; 10.2 Syntax Breakdown; 10.3 The Server Side; 10.4 Potential Extensions; Chapter 11: Context-Sensitive Help; 11.1 Execution Requirements; 11.2 Syntax Breakdown; 11.3 Potential Extensions; Chapter 12: Epilogue; JavaScript Reference; Browser Compatibility; Objects, Methods, and Properties; Top-Level Properties and Functions; Event Handlers; Web Resources; Cool JavaScript Sites; JavaScript Reference; JavaScript FAQs; DHTML Reference; Document Object Model Reference; Perl/CGI Reference; Graphics Resources; Similar Applications; Using Perl Scripts; A Perl/CGI Overview; Getting Perl; The Shopping Bag Script--bag.pl; The CyberGreeting Script--greet.pl; Colophon;