Javascript Unleashed [Paperback]

Richard Wagner (Author)

Book Description

Series: Unleashed | Publication Date: June 1997

JavaScript Unleashed, Second Edition helps the reader thoroughly understand and apply JavaScript, which, because of its simplicity, has been dubbed "the scripting language for the masses." This complete reference's clear instructions and easy-to-follow examples will appeal to everyone from the hobbyist programmer to the power user.

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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

JavaScript Unleashed, Second Edition helps the reader thoroughly understand and apply JavaScript, which, because of its simplicity, has been dubbed "the scripting language for the masses." This complete reference's clear instructions and easy-to-follow examples will appeal to everyone from the hobbyist programmer to the power user. - Teaches how to work with JavaScript Stylesheets and manipulate content layering and content's positioning on the HTML page

- Covers Netscape Navigator 4..0, Netscape Plug-ins, auto-installs and applets digital signature verification, browser screen manipulation without the use of menu options or toolbars, absolute positioning and content layering

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

Product Details

• Paperback: 1014 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 2nd edition (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575213060
• ISBN-13: 978-1575213064
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,480,729 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

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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.