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Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours (Paperback)

by Michael Moncur (Author)
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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

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Sams Teach Yourself JavaScipt in 21 Days is an entry-level tutorial for the reader with absolutely no programming background, but who wants to add interactivity to a Web site. Written by a best-selling JavaScript and networking author, this new second edition has been thoroughly updated to cover the latest version, JavaScript 1.5.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book shines a light in the darkness, 26 Mar 2004
By Alistair Duncan "AlistairD" (UK) - See all my reviews
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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.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A very quick and concise learning guide, 23 Feb 2002
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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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You will be a JavaScript Expert in 24 Hours Time, 24 Aug 2006
This review is from: Sams Teach Yourself Javascript in 24 Hours (Paperback)
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 sites for Financial Advisors to buy and sell funds and equities real-time.

This is the definitive book for learning JavaScript and this latest edition includes a chapter on AJAX - you might not know what that is yet, but you will... if you buy this book.

It's easy to follow, provides usable examples and the website that supports the book includes a support forum if you get stuck at any point.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 13 Oct 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 Jul 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

1.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on 22 Nov 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent choice!
This book does get a lot of stick from experienced programmers, but that is not really where the target audience for the book lies. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Beginners book only!
People buying any book that says "Teach Yourself... in 24 Hours" usually know what there getting. This is no exception, it's very basic on it's depth/coverage. Read more
Published on 24 Jul 2001 by A software developer

5.0 out of 5 stars Not the greatest book by any shape!
I thought after reading Sam's HTML book this one would be as good. Unfortunately it concentrates a lot on theory but doesn't put the examples together very well. Read more
Published on 22 April 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book for confused beginners.
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! Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2001 by J A Sierla

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