Product Description

This is a beginners guide to JavaScript that provides essential skills for first time programmers. There are step-by-step instructions and tutorial sections to guide the reader through the basics of JavaScript, as well as coverage of more advanced topics. The book also includes review sections; hints; annotated code; one minute drills; and mastery checks.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1057075 in Books
• Published on: 2001-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 603 pages

From the Publisher
Hands-on approach with information and tutorials perfectly tailored to the beginning programmer
Step-by-step instructions and tutorial sections guide the reader through the fundamentals of JavaScript to coverage of more advanced topics
Easy-to-follow, modular approach that includes Review Sections, Hints, Annotated Code, 1-Minute Drills, and Mastery checks
Tons of sample code and screen shots throughout the book, plus all code from book projects is posted on the Osborone.com website.

From the Back Cover

Learn to create dynamic and flexible Web pages in JavaScript using this hands-on resource.

Perfect as an introduction to this leading Web development language, this easy-to-follow guide explains everything you need to get started from choosing the right browser to using script tags, variables, event handlers and much more. Written in a clear, accessible style, this book also contains screen shots and lots of sample code to help you with real-world programming tasks. Begin programming in JavaScript the right way with this step-by-step learning solution.

This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:

-Modules Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning
-Goals Each module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module
-Ask the Experts Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
-1-Minute Drills Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
-Annotated Syntax Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
-Projects Coding exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning
-Mastery Checks End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions

About the Author
John Pollock (Huntsville, TX) is a university student in Huntsville, Texas. He has been working with JavaScript and other Web development tools for more than 5 years. Her runs two Web sites devoted to Web development technology.

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Customer Reviews

This book is a good guide for a beginner
I am quite a novice in web programming, but I can assure you that this book is a good start for learning how to program in Javascript. However, I would have prefer a book that can guide someone from the start to the end, with several examples in it. But anyway for a start its a good buy.