JavaScript 24-Hour Trainer
Published on 3. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-470-64783-7 (ISBN)
Description
A total learning experience shows how JavaScript works in the real world
A new generation of web browsers has emerged that are specifically optimized for the capabilities of JavaScript. This unique book-and-DVD package shows you how to use JavaScript to make web pages more dynamic and interactive so that you can create a first-rate user experience. Packed with expertly written lessons, this must-have book-and-DVD set provides instructional demonstrations on the DVD that enhance your Java Script learningexperience through tutorial demos and helpful examples. Assuming little or no previous programming experience, the self-paced lessons guide you through the fundamentals of programming with the JavaScript language and gradually build upon the basics.
JavaScript 24-Hour Trainer:
* Reviews JavaScript variables, types of data, functions, and control structures
* Addresses how to avoid common mistakes, debug code, and use best programming practices
* Explains how to manipulate HTML with JavaScript
* Walks you through modifying element style
* Details how to handle events with a cross-browser event utility object
* Highlights conventions and best practices aimed at helping you write more efficient code
* Explains how to send and receive data with Ajax and JSON
Wrox guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think. Written by programmers for programmers, they provide a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.
On the DVD
Don't just learn--do!
The lessons within the book are each accompanied by an instructional demonstration on the DVD--over 4 hours of video tutorials!
You'll learn to:
* Add JavaScript to a web page
* Create JavaScript animations
* Execute code based on conditions
* Repeat code with loops
* Use object oriented programming with JavaScript
* Access and alter styles
* Dynamically create new HTML elements
* Navigate the document object model
* Enable drag and drop in the browser
* Handle errors and debug with Firebug
A new generation of web browsers has emerged that are specifically optimized for the capabilities of JavaScript. This unique book-and-DVD package shows you how to use JavaScript to make web pages more dynamic and interactive so that you can create a first-rate user experience. Packed with expertly written lessons, this must-have book-and-DVD set provides instructional demonstrations on the DVD that enhance your Java Script learningexperience through tutorial demos and helpful examples. Assuming little or no previous programming experience, the self-paced lessons guide you through the fundamentals of programming with the JavaScript language and gradually build upon the basics.
JavaScript 24-Hour Trainer:
* Reviews JavaScript variables, types of data, functions, and control structures
* Addresses how to avoid common mistakes, debug code, and use best programming practices
* Explains how to manipulate HTML with JavaScript
* Walks you through modifying element style
* Details how to handle events with a cross-browser event utility object
* Highlights conventions and best practices aimed at helping you write more efficient code
* Explains how to send and receive data with Ajax and JSON
Wrox guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think. Written by programmers for programmers, they provide a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.
On the DVD
Don't just learn--do!
The lessons within the book are each accompanied by an instructional demonstration on the DVD--over 4 hours of video tutorials!
You'll learn to:
* Add JavaScript to a web page
* Create JavaScript animations
* Execute code based on conditions
* Repeat code with loops
* Use object oriented programming with JavaScript
* Access and alter styles
* Dynamically create new HTML elements
* Navigate the document object model
* Enable drag and drop in the browser
* Handle errors and debug with Firebug
More details
Person
Jeremy McPeak is a professional programmer and analyst?who works extensively with JavaScript and C#. He contributed to Professional Ajax and Beginning JavaScript.
Content
Preface.
Part I: Introduction to JavaScript.
Lesson 1: Adding JavaScript to a Web Page.
Lesson 2: Variables and JavaScript Syntax.
Lesson 3: Functions.
Lesson 4: Making Decisions.
Lesson 5: Loops.
Lesson 6: Scope.
Lesson 7: Objects and Built-In Types.
Lesson 8: Custom Objects.
Lesson 9: Prototypes and Inheritance (The Function Object).
Part II: Programming the Browser.
Lesson 10: The window Object.
Lesson 11: Scripting Windows.
Lesson 12: Scripting Frames.
Lesson 13: The Document Object Model.
Lesson 14: Adding HTML With JavaScript.
Lesson 15: Modifying Element Style.
Lesson 16: Introduction to Events.
Lesson 17: Assigning Event Handlers with HTML Attributes.
Lesson 18: Using Early DOM Event Handlers.
Lesson 19: Using Standard DOM and IE Event Handlers.
Lesson 20: Writing Cross-Browser Event Handlers.
Lesson 21: The Standard Event Object.
Lesson 22: Internet Explorer's Event Object.
Lesson 23: Writing Cross-Browser Event Code.
Lesson 24: Dragging and Dropping.
Lesson 25: Timers and Animating Elements.
Lesson 26: Forms -- A Primer.
Lesson 27: Scripting Buttons.
Lesson 28: Scripting Text Elements.
Lesson 29: Scripting Selection Boxes.
Lesson 30: Scripting Checkboxes and Radio Buttons.
Lesson 31: An Introduction to Ajax.
Lesson 32: Using XMLHttpRequest Objects.
Lesson 33: Making Ajax Requests Using GET.
Lesson 34: Making Ajax Requests Using POST.
Lesson 35: JSON.
Part III: Handling Errors, Debugging, and Best Practices.
Lesson 36: Common Coding Mistakes.
Lesson 37: Handling Errors.
Lesson 38: Debugging With Firebug.
Lesson 39: Coding Guidelines.
Lesson 40: Separating JavaScript and HTML.
Lesson 41: Separating JavaScript and CSS.
Lesson 42: Avoiding Global Scope.
Lesson 43: Optimizing Your Code.
Appendix: What's on the DVD?
Index.
Part I: Introduction to JavaScript.
Lesson 1: Adding JavaScript to a Web Page.
Lesson 2: Variables and JavaScript Syntax.
Lesson 3: Functions.
Lesson 4: Making Decisions.
Lesson 5: Loops.
Lesson 6: Scope.
Lesson 7: Objects and Built-In Types.
Lesson 8: Custom Objects.
Lesson 9: Prototypes and Inheritance (The Function Object).
Part II: Programming the Browser.
Lesson 10: The window Object.
Lesson 11: Scripting Windows.
Lesson 12: Scripting Frames.
Lesson 13: The Document Object Model.
Lesson 14: Adding HTML With JavaScript.
Lesson 15: Modifying Element Style.
Lesson 16: Introduction to Events.
Lesson 17: Assigning Event Handlers with HTML Attributes.
Lesson 18: Using Early DOM Event Handlers.
Lesson 19: Using Standard DOM and IE Event Handlers.
Lesson 20: Writing Cross-Browser Event Handlers.
Lesson 21: The Standard Event Object.
Lesson 22: Internet Explorer's Event Object.
Lesson 23: Writing Cross-Browser Event Code.
Lesson 24: Dragging and Dropping.
Lesson 25: Timers and Animating Elements.
Lesson 26: Forms -- A Primer.
Lesson 27: Scripting Buttons.
Lesson 28: Scripting Text Elements.
Lesson 29: Scripting Selection Boxes.
Lesson 30: Scripting Checkboxes and Radio Buttons.
Lesson 31: An Introduction to Ajax.
Lesson 32: Using XMLHttpRequest Objects.
Lesson 33: Making Ajax Requests Using GET.
Lesson 34: Making Ajax Requests Using POST.
Lesson 35: JSON.
Part III: Handling Errors, Debugging, and Best Practices.
Lesson 36: Common Coding Mistakes.
Lesson 37: Handling Errors.
Lesson 38: Debugging With Firebug.
Lesson 39: Coding Guidelines.
Lesson 40: Separating JavaScript and HTML.
Lesson 41: Separating JavaScript and CSS.
Lesson 42: Avoiding Global Scope.
Lesson 43: Optimizing Your Code.
Appendix: What's on the DVD?
Index.