JavaScript Programming: Pushing the Limits - Softcover

Raasch, Jon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 111852456X ISBN 13: 9781118524565

Publisher: Wiley, 2013

Synopsis

Take your JavaScript knowledge as far as it can go

JavaScript has grown up, and it's a hot topic. Newer and faster JavaScript VMs and frameworks built upon them have increased the popularity of JavaScript for server-side web applications, and rich JS applications are being developed for mobile devices. This book delivers a compelling tutorial, showing you how to build a real-world app from the ground up. Experienced developers who want to master the latest techniques and redefine their skills will find this deep dive into JavaScript's hidden functionalities gives them the tools to create truly amazing and complex applications.

• JavaScript has evolved into much more than simple client-side scripting; this book delves into advanced topics not generally found in other more intermediate JS development books
• Expert author delivers an in-depth tutorial showing how to build a real-world app that is loosely coupled, with each component built to exist separately
• Explores how to build a backbone app, the importance of JavaScript templates, Node.js and MongoDB, 3D Canvas using WebGL / Three.js, how to convert a desktop app into a dedicated mobile app, and much more
• Ideal for experienced developers with a deep knowledge of JavaScript as well as online developers with strong graphic design skills who are experienced in HTML/CSS and want to develop their front-end skills

JavaScript Programming: Pushing the Limits will arm you with the skills to create killer apps for the 21st Century.

About this title

About the Author

Jon Raasch (Portland, OR) is a front-end web developer and designer. He loves all things JavaScript, jQuery and UX and has been programming for the web since he was 14. Using modern programming techniques, he designs beautiful user interfaces that are dynamic and engaging without the loss of search engine spiderability. Fully integrating the overall message into intuitive web hallways where the design, development and branding work as one; he makes websites that are as accessible to users as they are to Googlebot. This well?rounded approach allows him to build websites that stick out amongst the crowd to become pillars in their online communities. He specializes in jQuery and JavaScript programming as well as CSS/HTML.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 111852456X
• ISBN 13: 9781118524565
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 404