A natural outgrowth of Joe Burns's comprehensive tips-orientated Java Goodies and HTML Goodies Web sites, JavaScript Goodies is a delightful combination of tutorials and quick examples to help you make the most of JavaScript in your Web pages.

Burns provides a quick refresher on JavaScript scripting and the basics of the object model. But what can you actually do with JavaScript? The book illustrates how to produce effects in response to mouse events and perform image gymnastics. The presentation is so immediately rewarding that you may forget you're following a language tutorial.

This guide is packed with real-world code you can use to spice up your pages. It also covers a wide range of topics that lead to holistic JavaScript knowledge, including arrays, random number generation, timer implementations, and user-interface techniques.

Burns maintains all of the example code and assignments from the book on his site, as well as a zipped version of all the files for download. As he presents each technique, he discusses the concept, illustrates the code, and pulls it apart to show you how it works. Each discussion also includes assignments that are refreshingly fun. If dry language tutorials put you to sleep, this book will hold your attention. --Stephen W Plain

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JavaScript Goodies, Second Edition is based on the most popular JavaScript tutorials at HTMLGoodies.com. It starts with the basics, including JavaScript syntax and common errors readers may encounter. It then continues with detailed lessons covering

Enabling mouse events

Using variables

Working with math operators

Writing loops

Later chapters explain complex add-ons, including clocks and counters, passwords, and animation. The book finishes with a series of useful appendices readers can refer to for a quick reference of basic JavaScript features and commands.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for experienced HTML coders to learn JavaScript, 5 Aug 1999

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I am a full-time website developer and I had been trying to learn JavaScript for the past two years. I purchased numerous books, and couldn't seem to get the hang of JavaScript until I bought Joe's book. I able to learn the basics of JavaScript in less than a week. I now use JavaScript everyday and can call myself a JavaScript programmer. In fact, I would even recommend this book for experienced HTML coders who are interested in learning programming. Joe has done an excellent job explaining Arrays, Variables, Objects, Loops, etc. These are functions that are found in almost all programming languages, including Visual Basic, C, C++ and Java. After I finished this book, I started teaching myself Visual Basic and I have found that many of the things that Joe taught me apply to VB. If you are looking to expand your skills beyond HTML, this is the book to buy.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction for the complete novice, 9 Jul 2004

By	Thomas Paul (Plainview, NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: JavaScript Goodies (Paperback)

This is the JavaScript book for the non-programmer who knows some HTML and wants to learn how to enhance their web site with some JavaScript. The book assumes no knowledge of programming at all so even the complete novice can learn some programming skills. I used this book in my JavaScript class and by the time we got through the book, my students were even able to write some simple games like Blackjack and Craps.

The book opens with a look at the main objects of a web page that are used in JavaScript and gives some example scripts that are explained in detail. In fact, the book is full of scripts that are used to explain each technique as you learn. The key concept of what an object is and what properties, methods, and events are is explained in some detail. Validating a form is explained. Image flipping and animation are covered. Example scripts will explain how to create scrolling text and a digital clock on your web pages. Basic programming techniques such as if statements, loops, and arrays are covered.

Examples are really the one thing that make this book worth the investment. Each new subject being discussed is introduced with a script followed by explanations and further examples. Then an assignment is given to help you verify that you have learned the information covered. The solutions to all the assignments are on the author's website.

The book covers the basics of JavaScript and will provide a good foundation for the novice. After reading this book you won't be an expert JavaScript programmer but you will be ready to move on to more complex programming tasks and more difficult books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book if you're a beginner, 7 Jun 2000

By	justin.butler@virgin.net (London, England) - See all my reviews

I can't recommend this book highly enough. If you're new to javascript and programming (it's definitely for beginners) then you must buy this book and no other. In easy to understand language, it takes apart increasingly difficult scripts and tells you what is happening at each stage. Next you get set assignments to test what you've learnt. By the end of the book you feel capable of handling most javascripts quite easily. Not a reference book, but a damn good place to start and well written with it. P.S. ignore complaints about having to visit the htmlgoodies site. All you have to do to get the lesson examples and assignment answers is download a small zip file, and that only takes a couple of minutes.

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3.0 out of 5 stars a bit basic
Better than the average Javascript programming book; but only because the others are so bad. It will provide a fairly basic understanding of Javascript ; but you won't be... Read more

Published 10 months ago by Mr. J. Hudson

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little book
Not going to say a lot, only that the link to get the files you need is still active! I went there last night and downloaded them. Read more

Published on 12 Jun 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy read. Methodical and entertaining - Ideal first book
Not a dry textbook but a competent progressive and enjoyable journey into Javascript. Joe Burns writes as if he is talking to you, and his methodical tuition interspersed with... Read more

Published on 3 Feb 2001 by Mr. Michael A. Stickland

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money
...the book gives you a address to download the examples (WHICH YOU NEED) the only problem with this is that the address is no longer available. Read more

Published on 11 Sep 2000 by dan_j_hall_99@yahoo.co.uk

3.0 out of 5 stars A book for beginners or those who are mentally challenged
A bit harsh for an opening statement perhaps but justified also. The book is basically a paperback version of his website where he continuously refers to it at every opportunity... Read more

Published on 7 Sep 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for absolute beginners.
If you've no knowledge of Javascript this book is for you.It covers the basics very well, and the author's style is very reader friendly. Read more

Published on 27 May 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre
The learning style introduced would suit a non-cs person. If I wanted to know a particular class/method or variable or whatever, I had to clamber around the entire book looking... Read more

Published on 5 May 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent starter manual
This book is definitely for the beginner and as such experienced programmers with find it a bit flimsy. Read more

Published on 7 April 2000 by David Wadsworth (david.wadswor...

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have found on Javascript
I was a non programmer and had no idea about programming. But I wanted to learn Javascript. I bought Teach yourself javascript in 21 days by sam, which was a total waste of money... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Brilliant and wonderfull
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Published on 20 Jan 2000 by steve@soothsayers.freeserve.co.uk

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