Mastering JavaScript Premium Edition - Softcover

Jaworski, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 078212819X ISBN 13: 9780782128192

Publisher: Sybex Inc, 2001

Synopsis

JavaScript is the most widely used scripting language for the Web and continues to grow in popularity. With this Premium Edition of Mastering JavaScript and its companion CD, savvy HTML users can learn to write JavaScript programs that will make their Web sites come alive! This is the most comprehensive tutorial and reference available, with information on both Netscape and Microsoft's enhancements of JavaScript. The book starts with everything beginners need to know and then moves on to more advanced topics, such as scripting ActiveX components, working with plug-ins, building multimedia applications, and interfacing with CGI programs. The author is a well-known Internet programming expert and has led the development of secure networks for the Department of Defense.

About this title

About the Author

James Jaworski is an independent consultant specializing in JavaScript, Java, and information security. He has written nine books on these topics. He also writes the security column for O'Reilly's OnJava website and the Superscripter column for CNET's Builder.com website.

From the Back Cover

What JavaScript Can Do, You Can Do

Mastering JavaScript Premium Edition is your ticket to the enormous power of the Web s dominant scripting language. Fully updated and expanded, this book teaches you everything, beginning with the basics and culminating with the tips and tricks that only professionals know. Regardless of your experience or particular JavaScript goals, you ll find the instruction you need to quickly master the techniques that matter to you and your website.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding the Document Object Model
• Using operators, statements, and functions
• Handling events
• Working with objects
• Debugging your scripts
• Processing forms
• Creating basic JavaScript components
• Adding search tools
• Developing e-commerce applications
• Programming games
• Writing cross-browser code
• Scripting plug-ins and ActiveX components
• Creating XML-based web applications
• Using LiveConnect to communicate with Java applets
• Using JavaScript with JavaServer Pages
• Securing your scripts
• Working with Windows Scripting Host
• Programming Rhino

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 078212819X
• ISBN 13: 9780782128192
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 1136