Javascript Unleashed [Paperback]

Richard Wagner (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Unleashed | Publication Date: October 1996

Offers the reader with an understanding of the JavaScript scripting language. Using the provided examples and explanations in the book, the reader should be able to apply JavaScript skills to the development of interactive content of the WWW.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

JavaScript Unleashed tells you everything you need to know about adding JavaScript code to your Web pages. It explains all the basic tricks for making Web pages just a bit more interactive, from responding to mouse-over events and validating forms entries to detecting what browser is being used. Later chapters explore the use of "cookies" to track user identity; scripting plug-ins, Java, and ActiveX controls; and server-side JavaScript.

From the Publisher

Programming JavaScript is much simpler than programming for Java since the Java Script code can be embedded directly into the HTML document. JavaScript Unleashed unveils the mysteries of this new code, allowing programmers to exploit its full potential in their Web applications. - Covers Netscape LiveWire server system, Netscape Navigator Gold, and more

- Readers learn how to use JavaScript for dynamic Web page creation

- CD-ROM includes source code from the book, sample applications, and third party utilities

Product Details

• Paperback: 869 pages
• Publisher: Sams Publishing (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575211181
• ISBN-13: 978-1575211183
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,427,432 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have authored several books, focusing on two very different aspects of my life and professional focus. On the faith front, I am author of "The Expeditionary Man", "The Myth of Happiness", and several "For Dummies" books designed to make meaty truth easily approachable for postmodern readers. These books include "C.S. Lewis & Narnia For Dummies", "Christianity For Dummies", and "Christian Prayer For Dummies".

On the technology front, I have authored several web tech books as well, such as "Adobe AIR For Dummies", "XSLT For Dummies" and "Building Facebook Applications For Dummies".

I work as Senior Developer for Maark, a strategic and interactive B2B marketing firm in Boston. Previously, I was V.P. of Product Development at NetObjects, an Internet software company, as well as inventor/architect of NetObjects ScriptBuilder.

I graduated from Taylor University and pursued graduate studies at American University. Though a native Hoosier, I now live in Princeton, Massachusetts with my wife and three boys.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very strong title for Developers, December 9, 1999

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This review is from: Javascript Unleashed (Paperback)

As a web developer, I found this book invaluable. The author covers such topics as interbrowser compatibility, the document object model, LiveWire and more. It is divided into well defined chapters with clear and easy to follow examples. This is NOT a book for persons looking for "I don't care how it works, gimme code I can slap on my web site". It is geared towards developers entering into web based development.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for heavy duty programmers!, October 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Javascript Unleashed (Paperback)

Unlike the first 3 reviewers, I am a software engineer who LIKES TO PROGRAM. My complaint with other Javascript books is that they are too lightweight and there is not enough information besides how to make cute web pages. I consulted this book frequently during the development of a large project, and it never let me down. There was information on every topic I needed, and examples with enough substance that I could take it from there. This book spans the simple to the complicated, so you get a lot of value out of this book - this book will remain useful as your skills grow.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good and informational., January 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Javascript Unleashed (Paperback)

This book is the best book for starters and people who want to have a complete JavaScript reference book. I spent 5 hours in book store this summer in the States just looking for the best book for starters, and believe me this is it.