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JavaScript Index - JavaScript Book :
Instant JavaScript
by Martin Webb, Michel Plungjan, Keith Drakard Paperback: 716 pages Publisher: Osborne McGraw-Hill ISBN: 0072129948; Bk&Cd-Rom edition (March 8, 2001) Build interactive Web pages with JavaScript using this unique sourcebook of ready-to-run scripts. Filled with over 90 scripts inside the book and on the accompanying CD, you'll be able to create a wide range of applications, from displaying banners and other Web graphics to using forms and building frames and much more. In addition, you'll get detailed hands-on information for customizing and extending scripts for use in different environments. This guide also includes coverage of DHTML, plugins, security issues and creation of e-commerce applications plus, easy to identify icons throughout the text highlight what's on the CD, for quick reference. Book Info: (Osborne) Collection of ready-to-use code and professional techniques for creating Web pages with JavaScript. Combines step-by-step instructions with code for building dynamic Websites. The CD-ROM contains more than 125 ready-to-use scripts, and all of the source code from the text. System requirements not listed. From the Back Cover: The Ultimate Collection of Ready-to-Use Code and Expert Techniques. Build interactive Web pages with JavaScript using this unique sourcebook of ready-to-run scripts. Filled with over 125 scripts inside the book and on the accompanying CD, this book will show you how to create a wide range of applications--from banners and other Web graphics to forms, frames and much more. In addition, you'll get detailed hands-on information for customizing and extending scripts for use in different environments. This guide also includes coverage of DHTML, plug-ins, security issues and creation of e-commerce applications plus, easy-to-identify icons throughout the text highlight what's on the CD, for quick reference. Additional key topics covered include: • Displaying random banner ads • Scrolling text • Searching a database • Adding automated links throughout documents • Framing and pop-up windows • Imaging and slide shows By combining step-by-step instructions with all the code you need you'll save tons of development time. If you're working with JavaScript and want to build dynamic Web sites then this is the only book you need. Customer Reviews Excellent Practical Book, October 21, 2001 Reviewer: Geoff Banes from London, UK I have to say that this book is excellent from a practical view point - you need some complex JavaScript that you can use in the real world ? Then this is the book for you - want to learn Javascript ? Then look for something else. I gotta say that the first guy who did a review here is a bit of a pratt - it's not called 'learn simple Javascript' !! Excellent..... Of little value, October 2, 2001 Reviewer: A reader from Novato, CA USA I suppose if you knew all there was to know about Java Script you could get through this book. I, on the other hand could make it to page 140 before I gave up in desperation. The CD that accompanies the book has numerous HTML files which supposedly serve as examples of the Java Script tutorial in the text. In reality the text is nothing more than a supposed explanation of each file in turn. The problem is that the authors have selected very complex examples. This wouldn't have been a problem if they had taken the time to introduce and explain all of the concepts before they used them in the code. In stead, they sprinkle snippets of seemingly arcane script constructions which have nothing to do with the chapter subject and with little or no explanation. For example, a sample script in the chapter on arrays and objects uses a very complex page layout with extensive use of frames. The chapter on frames comes later in the book and the user has no idea of what "self.workarea.location.href" is all about. I could go on but let me just say that I found this book to be useless. Javascript made easy., June 12, 2001 Reviewer: 101_percent_guaranteed_happy from Warrenton, Va United States These guys are masters of keeping code simple while being able to do amazing things. Also they organize what you need in a way that makes it easy to find and expand upon your initial goals. I have only the highest recommendation for this book. |
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