|
|
|
JavaScript @ Web Programming
Programming Shed : Programmer Store & Resources |
|
|
|
|
|
JavaScript Index - JavaScript Book :
Pure JavaScript (2nd Edition)
by R. Allen Wyke (Editor), Charlton Ting, Jason D. Gilliam, Sean Michaels Paperback: 1616 pages Dimensions (in inches): 2.54 x 9.05 x 5.99 Publisher: Sams ISBN: 0672321416; 2nd edition (August 15, 2001) Newbie and old-hand JavaScript programmers alike will appreciate Pure JavaScript, a comprehensive developer's resource to JavaScript that covers both the big picture and precise details. Authors Jason Gilliam, Charlton Ting, and R. Allen Wyke--developers all--have put together this well-organized title. The bulk of this book is a top-notch JavaScript reference. Core language syntax is well-presented with excellent use of examples for practically every operator and function, and each entry includes version compatibility with Netscape and Microsoft browsers and JavaScript releases. The authors also include references for the two companies' extensions to the language. A number of appendices round out this fine guide with attention to standard and vendor-specific syntax details. This is a fine JavaScript reference that cuts no corners. --Stephen W. Plain Topics covered: Overview of JavaScript (origins of the language and the evolution of Microsoft and Netscape flavors), security topics (signed scripts and basic constructs of the language, including data types, type conversions, operators, and the features of server-side JavaScript), JavaScript execution environment, and browser version support. Book Info: A code-intensive primary reference for JavaScript developers. Includes code samples, a reference section devoted to server-side JavaScript, full coverage of JavaScript on the Internet, and coverage of the newest Object Document Model found in new versions of JavaScript and JScript. Previous edition: c1999. From the Back Cover: Pure JavaScript, Second Edition is a substantial and focused reference for experienced Web developers. This book begins with an accelerated introduction to the newest features of JavaScript so that experienced Web developers can quickly understand the concepts of JavaScript and begin developing their own JavaScript solutions immediately. Pure JavaScript, Second Edition contains concise descriptions of JavaScript forms, cookies, windows, and layers. Beyond the brief descriptions and short syntax snippets found in most references, this book also provides real-life, well-commented JavaScript examples for each documented object, property, method, and event handler. This not only helps the reader's understanding of the syntax, but also provides a contextual aid in determining how and why a specific object or method may be used. It also includes a special reference section dedicated to server-side JavaScript, coverage of JScript and Active Scripting, and a complete reference to browser-supported JavaScript. About the Author: R. Allen Wyke, of Durham, North Carolina is vice president of Research and Development at the eMarketing solutions company Engage, where he works with product managers, product marketing, and engineering to help ensure that their products have the proper vision and direction in both online and offline worlds. He has also developed intranet Web pages for a leading telecommunications and networking company, as well as worked on several Internet sites. Wyke is the author of seven books on various Internet technologies including Perl, JavaScript, and PHP. In the past, he has also written the monthly Webmaster column for SunWorld, and a weekly article, "Integrating Windows and Unix," for ITworld. Jason D. Gilliam is a software developer at ichat, Inc. At ichat, he develops Web-based chat and discussion group software using C++, JavaScript, HTML, and various other Internet technologies. In addition to his work at ichat, he has developed intranet Web pages and numerous C++ applications for a leading telecommunications company and has worked on several Internet sites for other organizations. Gilliam is also a contributing author to JavaScript Unleashed, Third Edition. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University. Jason and his wife live in Cary, North Carolina. Charlton Ting, of Vienna, Virginia is a software engineer for KOZ Inc who began programming in JavaScript with its first beta release. He has worked extensively with many Internet technologies while developing Internet telephony solutions at Lucent Technologies. His programming experience includes a variety of languages such as Java, C++, Smalltalk, Perl, HTML, XML, and Pascal. Ting holds degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Sean Michaels is a software engineer at Avesair, Inc. where he designs and implements next generation mobile commerce applications. He has been in the Internet space since 1994 and has a depth of experience in developing highly distributed fault tolerant applications. He has used Java, C++, and XML extensively over the years. Previously, he coauthored the Official Netscape ONE book and the Official Netscape Technologies Developer Guide from Netscape Press. Michaels holds a degree in Latin from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS and a degree in Computer Science from Mississippi College. Customer Reviews The best reference available, but not for beginners, June 8, 2000 Reviewer: fernandog from Buenos Aires, Argentina Simply, this book is the best reference you'll find on javascript, it covers every single aspect, including server-side, javascript 1.4 and jscript 5. But, this book isn't for beginners, it will not teach you how to write and script, it asumes you already know what " The only compliant I have about this book is the size of the pages, they are "small" in width, with no typos wich makes somewhat difficult to read, the pages almost have no margins and the titles are only on bold (maybe if they where underlined...). If the pages were of the "normal size" the book will be less thick and easier to manipulate. But this isn't very important right? A much needed reference, October 23, 2001 Reviewer: codedaemon from Singapore I bought this book in Oct 2001 and have been using it because I needed a reference for JavaScript; by the way, this book comes a CD and you can search the CD for info if you don't like thumbing through the 1600 pages. Har, the older version died after two months of daily reference, so thus the rating for the 4 stars because I feel that that the binding for the new book should feel more robust. Hmmm... only time will tell. On the whole this is a needed reference which has some more info on server side scripting. It covers JavaScript 1.6, but if I'm not wrong the most people who are not into IT or web programming use Netscape 4.7 or IE 4.01 still. JS(1.2 or 1.3). Rest assured, it is a concise reference, if you need one. The best JavaScript reference for intermediate programmers, May 12, 2002 Reviewer: zhuam from China-Mexico-US As the title of this book indicates, "Pure Javascript" covers everything about JavaScript in depth even better, from my point of view, than O'Reillys JavaScript: The Definite Guide. I like the book also because its index indicates all the JavaScript syntaxis. Hence, when someone is programming and forgets the exact word, it is easy to look for it quickly, instead of wasting time browsing through all the book. Another positive aspect, is that the introduction of the book is pretty well organized (Shows you when to use JavaScript, its origin, operators, variables, fuctions, server-side JavaScrit, etc.) and gives you a concise idea of JavaScrpt capabilites. However, the downside is that the book is not for amateur programmers since some terms are not explained in detail (the book states that it expects people who has experience with C, C++, Java or Pascal) Overall: It is a MUST HAVE book for a serious JavaScript programmer, it is worth every penny you invest on it. But I'd recommend easier books first if you are a firt time programmer. Excellent Resource, February 14, 2002 Reviewer: A reader from Dunnellon, FL United States I am an experienced Cobol programmer but new to JavaScript. This is an excellent reference for all the items and elements used in JavaScript. The examples of item/element usage are great. There is only one drawback....the reference number of some of the code listings do not match the reference number on the CD. I notified the Publisher about this and have received no response to date. |
|
|
|
© 2005-2006, Programming Shed
|
