JavaScript is one of the most widely used scripting languages in the world. Hardly a single commercial web page exists today that does not contain at least some JavaScript. It has an intuitive, accessible nature and is available pre-installed and free with most modern browsers. Today, it is seen as an integral part of web development toolsets, and was an early contributor to the fast growth of the Web and the Internet. This description may be from...
I am your typical Web architect. Not really a pro, but knowledgeable enough to make me one of the best people in my company to work with consultants and do a certain amount of pre-visualization and early prototyping. My project is to get an Intranet/Extranet completed using either Microsoft or alternative products. I have to research and oversee (with others) implementation of both visual design and user functionality,...
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Chapters 10 and 14 in this book are excellant case studies. The 'Family Tree Photo Album' is a great real-life example of how to use JavaScript practically and ties up what has been taught in the book.But then chapter 14 which is "Building an e-commerce shop front" goes beyond that to create a functioning online shop. It's brilliant! I have "borrowed" it for our company site. Thanks Wrox, this book surpasses even ASP2.0...
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I came back here to get Harry Yeh's email to thank him for his recommendation of this book, but felt I had to respond to the anonymous reviewer's comments. This is by far and away the most definitive reference on any scripting technology I've ever come across! I'd recommend this book to anyone and everyone.Of course "Clib.puts()" isn't discussed on page 22. Use of the C library is discussed much later (as it should be)...
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This Book and the O'Reily Book Javascript : The Definitive Guide are the best books for Javascript in my mind. This Book teaches you all the useful techniques, and I use the O'Reily as a reference. They have a really good section on the OOP with Javascript. If you are a beginner, this book is pretty good as well. This is definately a book you will pick up time and time again! For the professional Web Developer, this book...
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I am your typical Web architect. Not really a pro, but knowledgeable enough to make me one of the best people in my company to work with consultants and do a certain amount of pre-visualization and early prototyping. My project is to get an Intranet/Extranet completed using either Microsoft or alternative products. I have to research and oversee (with others) implementation of both visual design and user functionality,...
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