Newbie and old-hand JavaScript programmers will appreciate PureJavaScript, a developer's comprehensive 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-organised title.

The bulk of this book is made up of a top-notch JavaScript reference. Core language syntax is well presented with excellent use of examples for practically every operator and function. Each entry includes the 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 off 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 flavours); security topics (signed scripts, 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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Book, 22 Oct 2001

By	E. A. Gonzalez "elchenuk" (Manchester) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought the first edition of this book and was pleasantly surprised. I knew I was buying a pure reference book and so tutorials etc, were out of the question, but I have learned more with this book than any other Javascript tutorial book. That said I would only recommend this book to those who already have an understanding of Javascript. Great book and should be on every Web developers desk.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Good reference but padded and poorly written, 27 April 2000

By	Mr. H. Roberts (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Pure JavaScript (Sams Professional) (Paperback)

This book compares badly with the O'Reilly "JavaScript, The Definitive Guide". There is a very limited amount of discursive material and that material is fairly poorly organised and lacking in xcross-reference information. This book does not give one an understanding of how the language works. Other reviewers might retort that this is not a tutorial book, but other works prove that it is quite possible to write a reference work which also describes the language usefully for an experienced programmer. I took the book back and replaced it with O'Reilly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have Javascript reference, 30 Jan 2002

By	chris a collinge - See all my reviews

This book landed on my door step with a large bang , and had the same impact when I started to go through it. Reference books are developers bibles and more importantly need to be accurate. This book is 1500+ pages + cd-rom , and is worth every penny. It covers Javascripts (ECMA-262) core object and event models with authority and accuracy. I particularly liked the small snippet examples alongside each reference. They remind you very quickly when you see an obscure object or method , how this can be used or created. I have already found it to be useful in my everyday web work. This book is clearly aimed at those programmers who have mastered the art of programming but need to hook into the core language elements very quickly to combat the differences we are all use to with browsers rendering our web pages with Javascript. Sams have edited and put together this book very professionally, making it a little bit more interesting than the usual reference book. It is a massive 1500 pages + with a CD-rom including the topics that could not be fitted into the book. It is very heavy weight and will not slip into the average handbag. but you will find it a fantastic desktop resource. Clearly aimed at the professional programmer, but would be of interest to those with more than a basic knowledge of Javascript. My only complaint is that I would still prefer to have the CD-rom Extra chapters in printed format like the Javascript extras book for the bible series, but in all fairness they do provide the whole book in pdf format on the CD-ROM.

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5.0 out of 5 stars right to the point
This is not the book if u wanna learn programming. But otherwise, it provided the quickest way to get things done if u r not familiar with the syntax. Read more

Published on 16 Mar 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars inaccurate and incomplete - get the rhino instead
It's a petty, because David Flanagan's excellent rhino book is getting a bit old. It's also surprising that Pure JavaScript is twice the length as the rhino and yet seems to... Read more

Published on 9 Jan 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive Javascript Reference - Get it now!
An excellent reference that not only concentrates on describing every element of core syntax, IE and Netscape extensions, but also clearly illustrates the functions supported by... Read more

Published on 20 Oct 2000 by J. Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid JS reference
If you want a reference for all JavaScript commands, then this is the book. Clear, detailed and easy to use. Combined with O'Reilly's DHTML book you got the prefect combination.

Published on 28 Sep 2000 by ivar@mindless.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the beginner, not a good read
This is The reference for JavaScript. To get the best you need to have a good grasp of Javascript. The detail is awesome and it is clearly shown where it is appropriate to use... Read more

Published on 16 Aug 2000 by steeljam@cix.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars The best javascript reference you can get
If you program using javascript then get this book it has saved me hours of searching on the internet. It also lists what browsers support what commands.

Published on 15 Jul 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide/reference
Although I don't believe this book is aimed at the complete novice, if you have any programming experience (especially OOP), then this is a perfect introduction/reference. Read more

Published on 12 April 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value for money & the most up-to-date reference around
This book covers pretty much everything you'd want to know about Javascript (to date). Although finding the information you require is sometimes difficult due to its slightly... Read more

Published on 7 Dec 1999

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