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JavaScript Index - JavaScript Book :
Javascript for Dummies (For Dummies)
by Emily Vander Veer Paperback: 384 pages Dimensions (in inches): 1.07 x 9.22 x 7.42 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0764506331; 3rd Bk&cdr edition (October 2000) This book gives you an understanding of how to use JavaScript to create interactive Web pages that give you instant feedback. You'll soon be able to grasp JavaScript basics and write, test, and debug code. The book covers the latest JavaScript version and how it works with Microsoft and Netscape software. New material in this edition includes coverage of JavaScript 1.3, Internet Explorer 5.5 and Netscape Communicator 6, console (a new browser features), ECMA compliance, JavaScript-enabled DHTML, JavaScript exception handling, and the difference between JavaScript-accessible DOMs in the browsers. The CD includes hot utility and sample programs, including Dreamweaver 2 demo version, SurfMap JavaScript, Joust, NetObjects Scriptbuilder 3 trial version, Allaire HomeSite 4.5 trial version, Ant Tools Demo 3, ArtBeats Web Tools, BBEdit 4.5.1, HTML WebWeaver Lite, Paint Shop Pro 5 demo, and more! Ingram: This is a down-to-earth practical guide for would-be Web page builders who want to use JavaScript to create dynamic Web pages without having to find out how to use a difficult programming language. The book starts by explaining what JavaScript is and how it can be used. In just a few hours users will be able to grasp Java basics and write code. Book Info: Explains, in plain English for the nonprofessional, how to use JavaScript to write programs for the Internet. The CD-ROM is packed with bonus and trial software and HTML scripting and editing tools. Previous edition not cited. From the Publisher: JavaScript For Dummies, 3rd edition: • Explains JavaScript and how it differs from java, HTML, and other Web programming tools • Describes what users can do with JavaScript that they can't do with HTML • Outlines how JavaScript, the platform-independent scripting language, works with the latest versions of Netscape Navigator 5 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 • Includes an important overview of Object-Oriented Concepts and the JavaScript language • Shows users how to "team up" JavaScript with Java, C++, OpenDoc, and Common Gateway Interface (CGI) to create powerful multimedia applications • Describes how to build a quickie Web page using HTML tags • Shows users how to create a Java applet and run the applet from the Web page • Covers JavaScript's forms so users can easily enter data and receive feedback • Guides users as they write and debug their own JavaScript programs BONUS CD-ROM INCLUDES: Hot utility and sample programs, including Dreamweaver demo version, SurfMap JavaScript, Joust, NetObjects ScriptBuilder 3 trial version, Allaire HomeSite 4.5 trial version, Ant Tools Demo 3, ArtBeats Web Tools, BBEdit 4.5.1, HTML WebWeaver Lite, Paint Shop Pro 5 demo, and more! From the Back Cover: • Discover how to create dynamic, user-friendly Web sites! • Trial version of NetObjects ScriptBuilder on CD-ROM • Your key to creating dynamic, interactive web-based applications! Explains how JavaScript works with the latest Web browser versions — in plain English! Get with the program! Use this friendly guide to build powerful interactive Web site — without having to master a difficult programming language! Inside, you'll get tips for teaming JavaScript up with other technologies to create impressive multimedia applications, including user-friendly forms, cookies, alert-box messages, and more. Discover how to: • Punch up Web pages with forms, animation, and more • Give users custom-designed Web Pages • Get JavaScript support in Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer • Test and debug scripts • Test-drive the latest JavaScript tools all this on bonus CD-ROM: • Trial versions of Web Weaver 98, HomeSite 4.5 for Windows, and NetObjects ScriptBuilder, HTML editing and scripting tools • Trial versions of SurfMap JavaScript v2.1 and Dreamweaver 3.0 Web-authoring tools • Evaluation version of PaintShop Pro Get Smart! dummies.com: • Register to win cool prizes • Browse exclusive articles and excerpts • Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter • Chat with authors and preview other books • Talk to us, ask questions, get answers About the Author: Emily A. Vander Veer has authored several books and numerous articles on Web technologies and trends, including JavaScript For Dummies Quick Reference. Customer Reviews Don't be a dummy. Don't buy this book!, December 7, 2000 Reviewer: A reader from chatsworth, ca USA Ok. I may not be a techno geek, but I am not an idiot either. After reading this book, I was still in the "fog" about JavaScript. This is not a book for beginners of JavaScript, as the author does not teach the subject well. It was recommended to me that I look at: The Book of JavaScript by David Thau Guess what. It is a great book. The examples make sense. The reasons why things happen are explained in a way that a non programmer can understand! The entire book is like taking a class with an excellent teacher. The chapters are like assignments. In four chapters, I already know more than I did after finishing the "Dummies" book. If you want to have a book that you can just cut and paste code with a vague idea how it works, then Dummies book may work for you. However, if you want to have understanding of what you are doing, purchase: The Book of JavaScript by David Thau! Amazon.com won't mind. They sell both Not a bad reference; not the best book to learn from, May 20, 2002 Reviewer: IM J. Callahan from USA Once upon a time the "For Dummies" series stood alone as the only name brand instructional company in the world. However, like most great ideas, variations of the same concept were adopted. In the case of internet lingo, O'Reilly's and The Complete Idiot's guides were created. I have read both the O'Reilly and the For Dummies book, and after completing both of them (I am an advanced J-Script user), I found the O'Reilly book, although not geared specifically towards beginners, as the more instructional book. It gives typical O'Reilly plans and lessons that will guide you to being an earnest Java Script writer. The main problem with the For Dummies book is its lack of direction for the overall web constructor. The author advertises Java Script as the ideal programming language, and in doing so has written chapters on how to do things in this language which I, and many other professional web designers feel should not be done. Therefore, keep yourself away from this book until you have read a truly introductory book, as well as a book like O'Reillys... after that you should DEFINETLY buy this book as a reference because of the vast amount of intermeddiate knowledge it has. Worst JavaScript book on the market!, May 11, 2002 Reviewer: kcorcoran from NYC, NY United States When I bought this book I knew nothing about JavaScript. I read it, and I still know nothing. Very badly written. All the examples in the book don't work unless you copy them from the CD. Only one of the chapters actually explains anything, every other chapter just shows you 5-page long scripts and tells you NOTHING whatsoever how they work. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! Not very good, January 18, 2002 Reviewer: Derek from USA This book doesn't teach you, it just tells you. I bought this book thinking I would learn something. All I learned was some of things Javascript can do. Also, another negative note, she adds a lot of unnecessary (unappreciated; for that matter) blah! Not recommended. |
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