Synopses & Reviews
Everything you need to learn JavaScript from Scratch!
Packed with numerous examples, Simply JavaScript is a step-by-step introduction to programming in JavaScript the right way. Learn how easy it is to use JavaScript to solve real-world problems, build smarter forms, track user events (such as mouse clicks and key strokes), and design eye-catching animations. Then move into more powerful techniques using the DOM and Ajax.
Learn JavaScript's built-in functions, methods, and properties.Easily integrate JavaScript in your web site.Use JavaScript to validate form entries and interact with your users.Understand how to respond to user events.Create animations that bring your web site to life.Start programming using the DOM and Ajax.Unlike other JavaScript books, modern best practices such as progressive enhancement, accessibility and unobtrusive scripting are used from the very beginning. All the code in the book is also cross-browser compatible and downloadable for free, so you can get started instantly!
Synopsis
Are you ready to step beyond HTML & CSS?
"Simply JavaScript" is for first-time JavaScript programmers. The authors, Kevin Yank and Cameron Adams will teach you JavaScript basics from the ground up. You'll learn about popular JavaScript libraries that can ease your scripting headaches, as well how to achieve dozens of common tasks.
Simply JavaScript covers: Programming principles Using JavaScript to interact with (X)HTML The Document Object Model JavaScript libraries like Prototype and jQuery JavaScript Timers, Flipbook & Path-Based Motion Cascading forms and form field validation Errors & Debugging AJAX basics
Unlike other JavaScript books, modern best practices such as progressive enhancement, accessibility and unobtrusive scripting are used from the very beginning. All the code in the book is also cross-browser compatible and downloadable for free.
Synopsis
For first-time JavaScript programmers, Yank and Adams teach readers JavaScript basics from the ground up. Learn about popular JavaScript libraries that can ease scripting headaches, as well as how to achieve dozens of common tasks.
About the Author
Kevin Yank is a world-renowned leader in web development. When not writing best sellers, Kevin is the Technical Director of sitepoint.com and editor of the popular SitePoint Tech Times newsletter.
Cameron Adams is an author of multiple web development books and is often referred to as a "Web Technologist." In addition to his extensive JavaScript experience, Cameron's passions extend to CSS, PHP, and graphic design.