Programming the Web Using XHTML and JavaScript [Paperback]

Larry Lagerstrom (Author), Larry Lagerstrom (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 5, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0072560312 | ISBN-13: 978-0072560312 | Edition: 1

Programming the Web Using XHTML and JavaScript by Lagerstrom fits in introductory Web-Authoring courses in the community college, university extension or technical schools, or in Web-Scripting courses found in computer science departments. It requires no prior knowledge of HTML or programming. This book was written to offer a straightforward introduction to programming. Programming the Web Using XHTML and JavaScript starts out with an explanation of HTML and then gently guides the student into learning how to create web pages that actually respond to and interact with the web browser through JavaScript. To accomplish the patient ease of learning, Dr. Lagerstrom created various types of end of chapter material, which reinforce what has been learned via lab exercises, de-bugging problems and objective questions. Pedagogical features such as icons are located in the margins to alert students of potential trouble areas and advice.

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About the Author

American Cultures Fellowship, Center for the Study of American Cultures, University of California at Berkeley, 1997. Curriculum Development Grant (to develop HTML/JavaScript curriculum for computer course), Office of Educational Development, University of California at Berkeley, 1996. Distinguished Student Award, Office for the History of Science and Technology, University of California at Berkeley, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92. Berkeley Science Historians' Research Grant, 1991-92. University Distinguished Teaching Awards, University of California at Berkeley, 1988, 1990. Award for Academic Achievement, New College Berkeley, 1987. Physics Department Teaching Award, University of California at Berkeley, 1984. David S. Saxon Award in Physics, University of California at Davis, 1982. Graduation with Highest Honors, University of California at Davis, 1982. Regents Scholar, University of California at Davis, 1978-82. Alumni Scholar, University of California at Davis, 1978-79. National Merit Scholar, 1978.

Product Details

• Paperback: 618 pages
• Publisher: Career Education; 1 edition (August 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072560312
• ISBN-13: 978-0072560312
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #666,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Languages & Tools > XHTML

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another book I'll be adding to my shelf., January 17, 2003

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N. Sager (Sebastopol, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Wow. Very few programming books I've read do much for me. Most of them are of no more use than a reference manual. But this book....this book is different. After just an hour of reading, I now understand the basics of JavaScript. The book does a great job explaining it. The other topic this book covers is XHTML, the successor to HTML. I admire the author's constant reminders to remain standards-complient in XHTML. Good job.

I got this book for a class, but I'll be keeping it forever. Scary, eh?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Programming the Web Using XHTML and JavaScript, September 16, 2007

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A good book. Topics are all well explained and good programming examples are provided. The target audience is more for people with little or no programming experience. But, experienced software developers can gain some insights, too. Overall, I highly recommend if you are looking for a book on this subject which doesn't contain in-depth technical details.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and understand, March 21, 2007

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I bought this book for a class that I took at UC Berkeley and it's a great book because it teaches the reader xhtml and java in a simple way. I was amazed as to how easy it was understand all the terminology in the book. Usually I sell off my books at the end of the semester but this one was a keeper.