Javascript: Bringing Application Development and Customization to Intranets and the Internet [Paperback]

John R. Vacca (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 4, 1996

JavaScript is a non-programmers version of Java, designed to make developing Internet applications more accessible to noncomputer experts. This book guides readers through the technology behind this powerful tool and explains how to maximize its potential. Since JavaScript complements essentially every publishing and development tool available for the Internet. The author thoroughly discusses how to integrate JavaScript into application development and how it is being used in all of the commercial applications already available.
Perfect for novice and advanced programmers alike, this book clearly and skillfully illustrates how JavaScript can take World Wide Web browsers beyond text and images and into a world of powerful, full-fledged applications that run easily across the Internet as on a local machine.


* A non-programmers comprehensive guide to understanding and using this hot new tool
* Explains how to maximize "JavaScripting" potential by guiding readers step-by-step through the technology of Java and its integration into applications.
* Includes a multi-platform CD-ROM filled with JavaScript freeware and shareware tools, as well as the author's sample applications and demos of commercial products

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About the Author

John Vacca is an information technology consultant and internationally known best-selling author based in Pomeroy, Ohio. Since 1982, John has authored 60 books (some of his most recent books include: "Biometric Technologies and Verification Systems," /Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books (March 16, 2007); "Practical Internet Security" (Hardcover), /Publisher: Springer (October 18, 2006); "Optical Networking Best Practices Handbook" (Hardcover), /Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (November 28, 2006); "Guide to Wireless Network Security,"/Publisher: Springer (August 19, 2006); "Computer Forensics: Computer Crime Scene Investigation (With CD-ROM), 2nd Edition"/Publisher: Charles River Media (May 26, 2005); "Firewalls: Jumpstart For Network And Systems Administrators," Publisher: Elsevier Digital Press (December, 2004); "Public Key Infrastructure: Building Trusted Applications and Web Services,"/Publisher: Auerbach Publications (May 11, 2004); "Identity Theft,"/Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR (September 12, 2002 ("Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story," Lifetime Television for Women, Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Annabella Sciorra [Expert Source and Inspiration for: "Quiz: Are You At Risk," by Sara Eckel,Release Date: 11-1-2004.)); "The World's 20 Greatest Unsolved Problems"/Publisher: Pearson Education (was rated by Amazon as number 10 of their Best Books of 2004: Top 10 Editors' Picks: Computers & Internet and, more than 600 articles in the areas of advanced storage, computer security and aerospace technology (copies of articles and books are available upon request). John was also a configuration management specialist, computer specialist, and the computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program(Freedom) and the International Space Station Program, from 1988 until his early retirement from NASA in 1995. In addition, John is also an Independent online book reviewer. Finally, John was also one of the security consultants for the MGM

Product Details

• Paperback: 559 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press (November 4, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0127100059
• ISBN-13: 978-0127100050
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,118,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible book, should be pulled from print., September 16, 1997

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This review is from: Javascript: Bringing Application Development and Customization to Intranets and the Internet (Paperback)

This book appears to have been rushed through the
review process. Chapter 1 contains numerous cases
where sample code is repeated instead of showing
the output. There are references to appendices,
but the book has no appendices. I am in the
process of requesting a refund from publisher