Server-Side JavaScript(TM): Developing Integrated Web Applications [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Robert Husted (Author), J. J. Kuslich (Author), J.J. Kuslich (Author)

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Amazon.com Review
This brief 316-page guide, authored by two technology gurus intimately familiar with Netscape servers, covers the essentials of server-side JavaScript (SSJS)--the flavor of the scripting language that enables sophisticated Web applications on Netscape servers. Organized in a simple, topical manner, Server-Side JavaScript: Developing Integrated Web Applications is a quick read for developers with previous scripting experience.

In the opening chapters, the authors discuss the three-tier server architecture, the client and server versions of JavaScript, and how SSJS fits into the Netscape architecture and its companion technology, LiveWire. They present a sample SSJS application early in the book to give the reader a taste of how the language works in a real-world environment. In succeeding chapters, the book illustrates how to manage state, forms, and databases using SSJS--with a very generous collection of sample code. Local file I/O and interfacing with external Java applications through LiveConnect are also presented in a straightforward "here's how you do it" style.

The excellent mail facilities of SSJS are addressed in their own chapter with plenty of examples. Advanced topics such as interfacing with the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and Netscape Application Servers are covered as well, though existing knowledge in those areas is helpful. A companion CD-ROM contains the source code, plus reference material to round out this practical guide for Webmasters. --Stephen Plain

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"I've not seen any material of this quality on Server-Side JavaScript. There is technical information available online, but none that is as complete and as easy to understand as this book. It's the best book on SSJS that I've seen." -- Nate Kassebaum, JavaScript Guide, The Mining Company

"This book is more thorough, better written and more practical than any book I have seen on SSJS. It's the probably the best book on this subject, and it's written by two widely recognized experts." -- Paul Dreyfus Manager, Technology Evangelism Netscape Communications

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Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley (C) (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 020143329X
• ISBN-13: 978-0201433296
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,587,469 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book ever seen on server side javascript, July 18, 1999

By	V Rao Kuna (Detroit, USA) - See all my reviews

If any one wanted to learn good SSJS programming techniques, this is the best buy. Authors not only have real stuff but they explained in a much better way than anyother about SSJS concepts with wonderful, real life examples. Ofcourse, you shoud know about javascript fundamentals (core javascript) before you read this book and authors are very specific about the content of the book and their target is only for users of SSJS

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scanned book. Looks excellent. How prevalent is SSJS?, July 12, 1999

By A Customer

I have scanned this book, and true to what the other reviewers have said, this book looks excellent. I like that SSJS seems to separate the business stuff from the presentation stuff (HTML) unlike ColdFusion and ASP's. How many people are using SSJS?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helps overcome the steep SSJS learning curve., April 16, 1999

By A Customer

This book helps overcome the steep learning curve associated with SSJS, providing excellent code examples and explanations. Many of the code examples can be easily and quickly modified to provide real-world capabilities.