- Paperback: 456 pages
- Publisher: Sams; 4 edition (21 Jun 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0672328798
- ISBN-13: 978-0672328794
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 17.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
JavaScript has become the language no Web developer can do without, mainly because it runs in both Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours explains how to include JavaScript code in Web pages, in order to achieve effects such as rollover buttons, navigation menus, pop-up windows, animated graphics and simple forms. The material is presented in 24 short chapters, each of which concludes with a summary, a quiz and several exercises.
In its fundamentals JavaScript is similar to other programming languages, so early chapters teach essential concepts such as variables, functions, arrays, operators and loops. There is also good coverage of how to control a Web page by programming its DOM (Document Object Model) and responding to events such as button clicks and mouse movements. The author explains that there are incompatibilities between different browsers, and shows how to write code that works in all recent browsers, if necessary by detecting which one is in use. There is also a guide to troubleshooting and handling errors. The most advanced chapters require either Internet Explorer or Netscape 6.0, because of limitations in the DOM presented by Netscape Navigator 4.0. Towards the end, you learn how to create a complete poker game that runs in a browser.
This hands-on guide is ideal for those Web page authors who want to dip a toe into the world of Web scripting. --Tim Anderson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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JavaScript is one of the easiest, most straightforward ways to enhance a website with interactivity. Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours, 4th Edition serves as an easy-to-understand tutorial on both scripting basics and JavaScript itself. The book is written in a clear and personable style with an extensive use of practical, complete examples. It also includes material on the latest developments in JavaScript and web scripting. You will learn how to use JavaScript to enhance web pages with interactive forms, objects, and cookies, as well as how to use JavaScript to work with games, animation, and multimedia.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I tried three other books before I hit on this one. It seems as though javascript is one of those skills where those who are good at using it are bad at explaining it! This one made more sense than the others. I managed to learn a lot about the concepts and the practical applications.
The hardest part for me was understanding functions and variables, which words were key words in the language, and which words were just made up for that particular example. The book that got me over that hurdle was not this one, but Paul Wilton's 'Beginning Javascript'. Check it out!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you find javascript confusing this is the book for you. It doesn't tap the full potential of javascript but that is not its purpose. This book is specifically designed to take a beginner and teach them the basics. This, in my opinion, it achieves very well.
Buy a more comprehensive work (such as the javascript bible) after you have worked your way through this book and you'll have all you need to get going with javascript.
If ever your forget something basic, you'll find the answer in this book.
To sum up, this book alone helped me to pass a javascript certification exam.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has enabled me to learn basic and advanced features of javascript within a short space of time. On average, each chapter took less than an hour to complete.
The examples in the book are very helpful, because I can actually try them out myself, and this makes the read more interesting and stimulating. Also, they clarify and further my understanding of the topic.
I would recommend this book to people, who need to learn how to use javascript, but do not have the time to read through a detailed manual.
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This book is really great and informative, it's very in depth and interesting. I would definitely recommend it to people who want to learn the basics!
Published 6 months ago by sidewinder22
Caution -Ancient Text
This is a 2006 Edition! In terms of what's been happening on the internet, for instance a whole host of new browsers and multiple updates, it's ancient and should be treated with... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Di Le Bec
Another brilliant book
What can I say but another brilliant book? I have quite few of SAMS teach yourself and I have to say I think there excellent for anyone thinking of learning a language. Read more
Published 24 months ago by richpie
You will be a JavaScript Expert in 24 Hours Time
I bought an earlier edition of this book and it literally changed my life. It kicked off the series of events that landed me in a full-time IT Development job, writing secure web... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2006 by Steve Fenton
Good for beginners to wrok through from start to finish
As a beginning programmer, Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours was an excellent place to start. Moncur knows his audience and never goes too fast or too slow, which is the main... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2005 by Mr. A. Hoang
A concise guide
This book provides the reader with a concise guide to develop a basic understanding of the structures and uses of Javascript. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2003
Does what it says
This book does what it says - it teaches you the javascript language from scratch in 24 hours - although it would be a pretty tiring day if you did it just in one 24 hour period. Read more
Published on 21 July 2002
Book starts off well BUT downhill from there
The book starts off really well BUT halfway through the book the author abandons you. There are exercises at the end of every chapter and the author has failed to answer the last... Read more
Published on 18 April 2002
Usefull adition to any html books for the web designer
You probably don't realise what Java script is and how much you use it. E.g. rollovers drop down menus, pop up windows etc. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2001 by Dave
little content, little information
The book is aimed at beginners, hence the title, teach yourself in 24 hours
The Javascript language is vast and indepth, this book teaches the very very basics. Read more
The Javascript language is vast and indepth, this book teaches the very very basics. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2001
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