JavaScript Weekend Crash Course
A total of fifteen hours of instruction in JavaScript, designed to give readers a weekend course that will prepare them to begin scripting on their own. The big day is Monday. The day you get to show off what you know about JavaScript. The problem is, you're not really up to speed. Maybe it's been a while since you worked with JavaScript. Or maybe you just like a challenge. In any event, we've got a solution for you JavaScript Weekend Crash Course. Open the book Friday evening and by Sunday afternoon, after completing 30 fast, focused sessions, you'll be able to jump right in and start scripting interactive Web pages. It's as simple as that. Topics include Getting to Know JavaScript; Statements and Operators; Flow of Control Statements; How to Write JavaScript Functions; Working with JavaScript Strings; Working with JavaScript Arrays; Understanding the Browser Object Model; Working with the window Object; Reacting to Events and much more!
- Cost: $17.49
- Pages: 418
- Edition: Book and CD-ROM edition
- ISBN: 0764548042
JavaScript: In an Instant
Using the award-winning Visual learning system, this compact, value-priced guide shows visual learners how to get up and running on the core tasks in JavaScript -- which you'll use over and over again. Concise, step-by-step instructions and consistent placement of elements make fast learning of essential JavaScript tasks. This book uses the largest high-resolution screen shots of any book in the Visual series. It covers the most popular features of JavaScript including assigning values to variables, declaring functions, creating instances, working with frames, and using buttons. You'll find extra-large, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle over 100 key JavaScript tasks, from creating rollover buttons and using the array object to formatting string variables and validating forms. Fast coverage of the essentials helps you get right to work. Focused two-page lessons cover a single task.
- Cost: $10.49
- Pages: 256
- Edition: 1st edition
- ISBN: 0764536591
Jumping Javascript
Jumping JavaScript delivers everything you need to get results immediately - including hundreds of script examples on CD-ROM, all designed for Windows 95, Macintosh, and UNIX. Even better, it is a comprehensive, well-indexed book - covering all the advanced techniques you need to become a world-class JavaScript developer. Get started with the basics of the JavaScript language and scripting environment, including data types, variables, functions, operators, expressions and statements, debugging tips, and programming style. Next, discover JavaScript's powerful objects; learn how to create windows and documents, control and use history properties, embed images and Java code. Understanding script writing basics, the Navigator object hierarchy and their event handlers. Developing forms with user interface elements to capture user input. Creating links and active image areas. Jumping JavaScript is the one book you need.
- Cost: $49.95
- Pages: 1216
- Edition: Book and CD-ROM edition
- ISBN: 0138419418
Learn Advanced Javascript
A more in-depth, advanced coverage of the JavaScript programming language. JavaScript is the adaptation of Java from Netscape with added client features making Web content easier to program. Topics include: Introduction to JavaScript; Essential authoring tools and text editors used to write your scripts; the basic JavaScript structure; the script tag; JavaScript and HTML; command blocks; defining and calling a function; placing scripts in documents; basic declarations and expressions; data types in JavaScript; the value null; Object-Based Programming; Objects, properties, methods, and using array notation; Utilizing JavaScript operators such as matematical operators, string operators, bitwise operators, assignment operators, relational operators, data type operators, void operator; Control Structures; functions and variable scope; events in javascript; building and extending objects; javascript arrays; array methods; time and date in JavaScript.
- Cost: $20.00
- Pages: 700
- Edition: Book and CD-ROM edition
- ISBN: 1556225520
Learn JavaScript
Learn JavaScript by Chuck Easttom takes a practical approach to demonstrating how to enhance web pages using JavaScript. Written specifically for those who are new to JavaScript, the book begins with introductions to HTML and JavaScript and progresses through the process of developing a fully functional commercial web site. As new concepts are introduced, they are thoroughly explained and then applied to the web site project. Along the way, the reader learns about such topics as the Document Object Model, JavaScript objects, hyperlinks, date and time, strings, and dynamic menus. The book also explains how to create simple games using JavaScript and includes a chapter on tips and tricks. The appendixes contain command references for HTML and JavaScript, and a listing of online resources for further study. Takes a practical approach to demonstrating how to enhance web pages using JavaScript. Explains how to create simple games using JavaScript.
- Cost: $20.97
- Pages: 350
- Edition: 1st edition
- ISBN: 1556228562
Learn JavaScript In a Weekend
JavaScript allows more interactivity on otherwise static Web pages. It is the perfect language for users who are ready to move on from HTML. Learn JavaScript In a Weekend can help you do that. Prima's In a Weekend series promises to get you up to speed with breaking technology in a minimal amount of time. This book is no exception as it delivers information on topics such as what you can do with JavaScript, coding and syntax basics, object-oriented programming using the JavaScript Object Model, and how to do cool things with Web pages. In addition to the fundamentals, advanced JavaScripting elements like cascading style sheets, making portions of a Web site dynamic, and troubleshooting and debugging tips are also included in this project-oriented book. A structured weekend course in JavaScript programming language. Offers background information, key coding techniques, and specific ways to spice up a Web site with JavaScript.
- Cost: $19.99
- Pages: 416
- Edition: 1st edition
- ISBN: 076153332X
Mastering JavaScript
Mastering JavaScript: Part 1 introduces students to the basics of JavaScript version 1.2, the Web's most powerful and popular scripting language. Like DDC's other technical Internet courses, Mastering JavaScript explains a potentially difficult topic in a clear and approachable manner with a large number of hands-on exercises. This course teaches students enough aspects of JavaScript to write useful programs with it. More importantly, this course prepares students to move on to more complicated JavaScript tasks, as taught in the companion course, Mastering JavaScript: Part 2. Topics in the part 1 include: javascript defined; server side javascript; JavaScript vs Java; Embedding JavaScript in HTML; Using Javascript comments; and finally a javascript lesson summary. Other one day courses include HTML 4.0 Fundamentals, HTML 4.0 Intermediate, Accounting Internet Skills, Mastering java, and Mastering Java Threads.
- Cost: $18.00
- Pages: 224
- Edition: Book and Disk edition
- ISBN: 1562438360
Mastering JavaScript and JScript
JavaScript is the most widely used scripting language for the Web and continues to grow in popularity. Mastering JavaScript and JScript is aimed at savvy HTML users who want to take the next step and learn to write JavaScript programs that will make their Web sites come alive! This is the most comprehensive tutorial and reference available, with information on both Netscape and Microsoft's enhancements of JavaScript. The book starts with everything beginners need to know and then moves on to more advanced topics, such as scripting ActiveX components, working with plug-ins, building multimedia applications, and interfacing with CGI programs. The companion Web site offers all the sample code from the book, which readers can drop into their own programs, and a complete JavaScript command reference. The author is a well-known Internet programming expert and has led the development of secure networks for the Department of Defense.
- Cost: $27.99
- Pages: 895
- Edition: 1st edition
- ISBN: 0782124925
Mastering JavaScript Premium Edition
JavaScript is the most widely used scripting language for the Web and continues to grow in popularity. With this Premium Edition of Mastering JavaScript and its companion CD, savvy HTML users can learn to write JavaScript programs that will make their Web sites come alive! This is the most comprehensive tutorial and reference available, with information on both Netscape and Microsoft's enhancements of JavaScript. The book starts with everything beginners need to know and then moves on to more advanced topics, such as scripting ActiveX components, working with plug-ins, building multimedia applications, and interfacing with CGI programs. The author is a well-known Internet programming expert and has led the development of secure networks for the Department of Defense. Topics include: Understanding the Document Object Model; Using operators, statements, and functions; Working with Windows Scripting Host; Adding search tools; Processing forms.
- Cost: $34.99
- Pages: 1136
- Edition: Book and CD-ROM edition
- ISBN: 078212819X
More Jumping Javascript
This sequel to the best-selling Jumping JavaScript, focuses on the new JavaScript 1.2 and 1.3 features. Together with the original Jumping JavaScript, you'll have a complete resource for Web authors and developers who want to add special effects to their sites with as little effort and complexity as possible. You'll find yourself accomplishing things you never expected, faster than you ever imagined! Discover practical techniques for layering and style sheets, applying CSS to content, using downloadable fonts, and more. Learn to use object signing to maximize script and applet security. Walk step-by-step through the new JavaScript event model; global properties, events, and methods. Master powerful new objects introduced in JavaScript 1.2, including layer, event, regular expression adn screen objects. Jumping JavaScript and More Jumping JavaScript bring together all the information and resources you need to write, debug, and deploy JavaScript.
- Cost: $44.99
- Pages: 512
- Edition: Book and CD-ROM edition
- ISBN: 0139228322
