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JavaScript: A Beginner's Guide
by John Pollock Paperback: 603 pages Publisher: Osborne McGraw-Hill ISBN: 0072131403; (March 23, 2001) This hands-on, step-by-step tutorial is ideal for new programmers and those new to JavaScript. Designed for easy learning, this beginner's guide features: • 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 Book Info: (Osborne) Hands-on resource for learning to create dynamic and flexible Web pages with JavaScript, using a flexible 'easy learning' design which features screen shots, real-world programming tasks, 1-minute drills, and other features to facilitate absorption of the material. Also features projects designed to help readers sense their progress. 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 JavaScript : A 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 Customer Reviews Best teaching methods of any computer book, August 9, 2001 Reviewer: Robert A. Pinion from Charlotte, NC USA I agree with the first two reviewers: this is one of the BEST TUTORIALS EVER for an introduction to a programming language/script. Here's why. (1) The order of introduction to topics is logical; (2) The English is perfect and understandable; (3) The code is illuminated with the call-outs you need; (4) The variable names chosen are never cryptic or confusing --- Pollock gets an A++ for this accomplishment alone; (5) Screen shots are cropped so you see only what you need to see; (6) The topics covered are truly useful. I, too, had purchased other JavaScript books and quick guides. I'm not going to criticize them, because they are useful on occasion, but THIS is the book I really learned JavaScript from. Don't let the fact that there isn't a CD keep you from buying this. You can download plenty of JavaScript samples from the Internet, and none of the scripts is so long you will have trouble typing it. Buy this book, start at page 1 and read straight through. You'll be glad you did. Clear technical writing. The winner., October 25, 2001 Reviewer: A reader from Long Beach, CA I own several JavaScript guides (including JavaScript Bible, The Book of JavaScript, and TY JavaScript in 24 Hours), and this one is the winner. Pollock managed to clear up all of the concepts that the other books couldn't. His technical writing is crystal clear and concise; no digging through pages of technical mumbo jumbo. The book takes you from step one, so experienced programmers will probably get bored, but first timers will be counting their blessings. Book has some exercises which are very simple. You will need to practice more to become a competent JavaScripter. Other than that, the only thing the book is lacking is a reference guide of JavaScript commands. I will be looking for more books by Pollock in the future. The best book for learning to program that I've seen, December 27, 2001 Reviewer: G R Haynes from East Ridge, TN United States This is not only a exceptional book for learning JavaScript; It is also great for learning the basics of programming in general. I highly recommend it. You *will* learn Javascript with this book!, December 8, 2001 Reviewer: Omar from New Jersey, United States I commend John Pollock for the tremendous job he did with this book. Indeed this is a magnificent book on Javascript. He covers the Javascript language thoroughly taking you from a-z. If you know nothing about Javascript and want to learn it in a clear cut efficient manner, this is the book to buy! It isn't a book of javascript goodies and silly examples. It teaches you basically all aspects of the language through clear explanations and precise examples so that you will be able to recognize and write your own script. There is an example presented to the reader for almost every detail discussed. John Pollock explains to his readers what javascript is and how to implement their own scripts. One of the great things I think he does for his readers is that he introduces "Functions" very early in the book and dedicates an entire chapter on just Functions and how to create them. Functions are essential to this language and he doesn't make the mistake of skimming over this important topic. He also saves the discussion of Arrays, Math and Date objects in the latter sections, unlike many other books that just mix and throw all the advanced & basic syntax in the first chapter and move on to advanced examples of code in next chapters before you truly grasp and are comfortable with implementation of the syntax. This methodology is part of what makes the book so powerful and effective to the javascript learner, especially the beginner! You will be able to really write the script projects at the end of each chapter yourself. He also has a section for advanced topics for folks who want to delve in some more. Expect great coverage of the language and concise explanations. The author really does his job with this book in that he doesn't simply present bits and pieces to you. He will truly teach you how to write Javascript. |
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