JavaScript For Dummies?

by Emily A. Vander Veer

Confused about the difference between Java and JavaScript? You're not the only one. In JavaScript For Dummies, you discover how (with the easy-to-use JavaScript language) you can achieve many of the interactivity and multimedia features that your Web pages are crying out for -- without having to delve into the complex world of Java object-oriented programming. Programming expert Emily Vander Veer shares her own tips and tricks for enhancing your otherwise-static Web pages with dynamic elements -- including ticker-tape-style scrolling messages and buttons that provide user feedback. Plus, to make getting started even easier, you get a bonus CD-ROM containing HTML editors and JavaScript code that you can adapt for your own Web pages.

Genres: Computers, Nonfiction, Web, Reference, Programming, Technology, Computer Science

400 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1996

Reviews

[David · Rating 1 out of 5]

With this one and Java for Dummies, I don't bother glancing at another technical "for Dummies" book ever again, barring HTML. This book is more like "Javascripting for Dummies". The author does an extremely poor job of setting a context and overview - it's straight into the code and syntax. Since I know Java, it wasn't difficult to follow. For people who knows only HTML, this book will leave them in a fog. Want to learn Javascript? Look elsewhere.

[Glen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wonder if this has been updated?

Pretty sure I read this back in the late 90's... almost none of it would be relevant today.

[Sean Evans]

JavaScript for Dummies by Emily A. Vander Veer (1997)

[Dennis Blanchard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't finish the book. I've moved on to other, more interesting projects, such as Arduinos.

[Mike Clarke-qtility · Rating 2 out of 5]

A good refresh, a bit out-dated but ok.