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JavaScript: The Definitive Guide: The Definitive Guide
This Fifth Edition is completely revised and expanded to cover JavaScript as it is used in today's Web 2.0 applications. This book is both an example-driven programmer's guide and a keep-on-your-desk reference, with new chapters that explain everything you need to know to get the most out of JavaScript, including:
Scripted HTTP and Ajax XML processing Client-side graphics u...more
Scripted HTTP and Ajax XML processing Client-side graphics u...more
ebook, 5th Edition, 1032 pages
Published
December 17th 2008
by O'Reilly Media
(first published 1996)
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This book has been on my shelf for five years. I use it every week; I should probably know more by now but this book always has exactly what I need to jumpstart me through whatever brain-fart froze me up in the first place.
It has earned the nickname: El Rhino Diablo!
---- Updated for Sixth Edition ----
I continue to hold this book in high esteem, and the Sixth Edition is a huge improvement over the old edition that I had. You can tell that Flanagan put a lot of thoughtful work into the re-write. I...more
It has earned the nickname: El Rhino Diablo!
---- Updated for Sixth Edition ----
I continue to hold this book in high esteem, and the Sixth Edition is a huge improvement over the old edition that I had. You can tell that Flanagan put a lot of thoughtful work into the re-write. I...more
It took me a month to read through the book.
The core JavaScript part is comprehensive but a little bit boring, but the problem is caused by the language, not the book. Since JavaScript is a bad language, any other authors couldn't do much better.
In the client-side part, some topics (Window, DOM, CSS, Events) are explained very well; some others (Ajax, jQuery, SVG, HTML5) are shallow.
The two reference parts are not so necessary, because online references could serve better.
I am a little confused...more
The core JavaScript part is comprehensive but a little bit boring, but the problem is caused by the language, not the book. Since JavaScript is a bad language, any other authors couldn't do much better.
In the client-side part, some topics (Window, DOM, CSS, Events) are explained very well; some others (Ajax, jQuery, SVG, HTML5) are shallow.
The two reference parts are not so necessary, because online references could serve better.
I am a little confused...more
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800+ pages of pure raw information. I guess I don't like information...I like *insight.* I learned tremendously more from reading the O'Rielly "Javascript Web Applications" in a much shorter time period. Whenever a book gets this thick, it is likely you can do better by reading several smaller books which concentrate on sub-topics than a single monolithic tome. As for reference - Google is faster than cracking this thing open and trying to figure it out from there.
Everything you need to know about JavaScript. And a rhino on the cover for the kids.
I've been a fan of this book since at least its second edition. It does more than cover the core JavaScript language and goes into details about using JavaScript in the context of a web browser client.
This is a great place to start for anyone new to JavaScript. It's also an important book for seasoned JavaScript developers to revisit over the years and keep up with the changes in usage patterns and the language/browser object models.
This is a great place to start for anyone new to JavaScript. It's also an important book for seasoned JavaScript developers to revisit over the years and keep up with the changes in usage patterns and the language/browser object models.
Do not code JavaScript without "the Rhino Book." Please. On the reference end it's definitive. On the tutorial end it's just as good; reading it will really give you a feel for the real multi-paradigm, dynamic, shockingly expressive language lurking beneath the language's deceivingly c-like veneer.
Although this book has every object method and property in it, the limited number of examples aren't very good. This title needs more step-by-step instructions and more examples. Unfortunately, the limited number of examples don't have any illustrations, making it harder to understand them.
The rhino book is a reference book. Please treat it like one. I don't think the content is any sort of dramatic revelation about JavaScript, but when you can't remember random things like the exact syntax of a math function, then this book is a good item to have around.
This is my first book for Javascript and I am so amazed with the details of the language described in the book, with such simple words.
I have completed first 8 chapters and I feel that I can really read any Javascript code with confidence, and start to write it
I have completed first 8 chapters and I feel that I can really read any Javascript code with confidence, and start to write it
This is a "must have" book for any professional web developer. While it has to be said that standards move more quickly than editions are published, this is should still be the mandatory reference book for all JavaScript developers. Essential!
First half is really great and relevant for any JavaScript developer. Great for learning the basics and some advanced topics. Very detailed. Supplement with real coding and a good framework and you'll be ready to go with JavaScript.
I learned about all I know about javascript from this book.
Granted there isn't too much learning, but it does make a fantastic reference if you know what you are looking for. Overall a good read :)
Granted there isn't too much learning, but it does make a fantastic reference if you know what you are looking for. Overall a good read :)
My main Javascript reference. My edition is quite old, though, so I don't know how much of the new additions of JavaScript are documented and present in the new editions of the book.
In the absence of a true standard, this book is as close as it gets. Has some nice sections on more esoteric topics like E4X, SVG, and Flash integration.
I read this book as I was working through all of the HTML5, CSS, Javascript and jQuery modules on codecademy.com. The book can benefit from architecture diagrams of core web components and the overlaying frameworks that simplify their use. A worthwhile book if you are immersing yourself in this technology.
An exhaustive guide to the Javascript language and the most common DOM APIs found in browsers. I keep it at my desk.
This was my first refrence book for web scripting. Very good material at the time, no good for new developers.
i read this when i was homeless. i didn't use any of the information until this month (12/08.)
This book is a comprehensive guide for mastering JavaScript fundamentals. I highly recommend.
I have heard good things about it and found a copy at the local Value Village for $5 (2006 edition)
More of a reference but a great resource and must own for anybody interested in JavaScript.
not my favorite javascript book. has some useful stuff in it.
なんちゃってJS使いからLVアップできる、悟りの書
although I've read for 3 times ,I still get so much from it
A great book, I love regular expressions!!
A must have
Anyone doing web development should have this book on their shelf. It is a fantastic resource detailing every facet of the JavaScript language and the DOM. Sure, you could find all of this information online through some Google searching, but it is very nice to have a single resource to turn to when you have a question. There are many, many sample implementations and answers to some common gotchas throughout.
I don't "do" Javascript to speak of. I bought this book as a reference for those times when I need to look something up. The O'Reilly books are generally very good for that purpose, but with this one you really have to know JS at least a little to be able to use it as a reference. It's probably a decent textbook, but I haven't read it in that capacity, so I'll have to reserve judgement.
I'm always skeptical of programming books over 500 pages, but the mix of language details with non-trivial examples in this book made the whole read a blast. Just the first 350 pages or so completely changed the way I looked at JS in general. Definitely recommended for the serious JS developer.
Very good book describing both core Javascript language and web client programming.
But, this book doesn't cover latest Javascript (starting from 1.7)
But, this book doesn't cover latest Javascript (starting from 1.7)
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