JavaScript: A Beginners Guide

by John Pollock

About the Book: JavaScript: A Beginners Guide: Fourth Edition JavaScript: A Beginners Guide shows how to create dynamic Web pages complete with special effects using todays leading Web development language. With the growth of HTML 5, JavaScript is expected to grow even more to script the canvas element, add drag and drop functionality, and more. It is also the language used by popular JavaScript frameworks/libraries such as jQuery and node.js, making it a necessary knowledge base for any successful Web programmer. This fast-paced tutorial provides step-by-step coverage of the fundamentals, including variables, functions, operators, event handlers, objects, arrays, strings, and forms. The book then moves to more advanced techniques, including debugging, accessibility, and security. This pedagogically rich, hands-on guide explains how JavaScript works with HTML 5 and covers the new features available in JavaScript. Contents: Ch. 1. Introduction to JavaScript Ch. 2. Placing JavaScript in an HTML File Ch. 3. Using Variables Ch. 4. Using Functions Ch. 5. JavaScript Operators Ch. 6. Conditional Statements and Loops Ch. 7. JavaScript Arrays Ch. 8. Event Handlers Ch. 9. Objects Ch. 10. The Document Object Ch. 11. Window Object Ch. 12. Math, Number, and Date Objects Ch. 13. Handling Strings Ch. 14. JavaScript and Forms Ch. 15. An Introduction to Advanced Techniques Ch. 16. HTML 5, Libraries, and More Appendix A. Answers to Self-Tests About the Author: John Pollock John Pollock operates and serves as an author for Script the Web. He has been working on Web sites since 1995, and has previously operated two other Web development-related sites from 1997-2010 which were known for their easy-to-follow HTML and JavaScript tutorials. Pollock brings over 15 years of practical experience with JavaScript and the Web, including writing tutorials on these topics.

Genres: Programming, Technical, Reference, Technology, Textbooks, Website Design

528 pages, Paperback

First published March 23, 2001

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Reviews

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who knows JavsScript very well, and uses it all the time - I thought this book was great.

Would recommend for people who want to learn JavaScript!

A majority of this book I already knew

3.9/5

[Marcus · Rating 3 out of 5]

After having read the HTML5/CSS introduction in form of 'Complete guide to HTML5', the natural progression was to dwelve deeper into JavaScript. This little volume does a pretty decent job in this respect and covers all the basics of JavaScript as a programming language. For someone with my background (20 years of programming, first in Java, then in C#) it was a bit simplistic at times, but one has to keep in mind that it's intended for absolute beginners.

[Incredulous Harrumpherous · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you've no experience with how to integrate JavaScript into your (X)HTML for design, you will after reading this - and to boot, do it flawlessly!

And if you're ultimately serious about being outstanding, follow it up with JavaScript: The Definitive Guide (Paperback), as it easily stands to be the best JS book out.

[Dwight · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm guessing that my ability to finish this book was mostly due to having a reason to use the knowledge I was gaining, but I stuck with this book longer (i.e. to the end) than other programming books I've started.

[Emilee · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was very helpful. It was a bet dry but that is to be expected. It is quite length. I was not able to finish it before I had to sent it back to the library. But I will pick it up again and finish it. It teaches a lot about how to link to HTML documents and stresses JavaScript in HTML.

[Timothy Richards · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good book but I couldn't finish it because I found it a tad boring. I mean if you're an absolute beginner to Javacript you'll get the most out of this book. Otherwise, look for a little bit more advanced book.

[Amy Bailey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I find JavaScript utterly confusing, and this book was utterly confusing. I'm sure it's a great resource, but I'm going to be doing the w3Schools tutorial because I still feel completely lost.

[Riccardo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book for a JavaScript beginner!
Maybe the proposed exercises are too much similar to the examples proposed.

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[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid.