Head First JavaScript Programming: A Brain-Friendly Guide - Softcover

Freeman, Eric; Robson, Elisabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144934013X ISBN 13: 9781449340131

Publisher: O'Reilly Media, 2014

Synopsis

What will you learn from this book?

This brain-friendly guide teaches you everything from JavaScript language fundamentals to advanced topics, including objects, functions, and the browser�?�¢??s document object model. You won�?�¢??t just be reading�?�¢??you�?�¢??ll be playing games, solving puzzles, pondering mysteries, and interacting with JavaScript in ways you never imagined. And you�?�¢??ll write real code, lots of it, so you can start building your own web applications. Prepare to open your mind as you learn (and nail) key topics including:

• The inner details of JavaScript
• How JavaScript works with the browser
• The secrets of JavaScript types
• Using arrays
• The power of functions
• How to work with objects
• Making use of prototypes
• Understanding closures
• Writing and testing applications

What�?�¢??s so special about this book?

We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First JavaScript Programming uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. This book replaces Head First JavaScript, which is now out of print.

About this title

About the Authors

Eric Freeman is described by Head First series co-creator Kathy Sierra as “one of those rare individuals fluent in the language, practice, and culture of multiple domains from hipster hacker, to corporate VP, engineer, think tank." Professionally, Eric recently ended nearly a decade as a media company executive, having held the position of CTO of Disney Online & Disney.com at The Walt Disney Company. Eric is now devoting his time to WickedlySmart.com and lives with his wife and young daughter on Bainbridge Island. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale University.

Elisabeth Robson is co-founder of Wickedly Smart, an education company devoted to helping customers gain mastery in web technologies. She’s co-author of three bestselling books, Head First Design Patterns, Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML and Head First HTML5 Programming.

From the Back Cover

When you're done with Head First JavaScript Programming, you'll:

• Understand the inner details of JavaScript
• Use JavaScript in the browser to make your web pages dynamic
• Know the secrets of JavaScript types
• Be able to use arrays and objects to manage your data
• Understand the power of functions
• Finally get what "prototypal inheritance" is and how to make use of prototypes
• Understand closures
• Know how to write and test applications

Whether you've played around with JavaScript before but feel like you need a deeper understanding of how the language works, or you're just learning how to program for the first time, this book will help you to get JavaScript. If you know a little HTML and CSS, then you're ready. So, dive in... Head First!

Edition details

• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144934013X
• ISBN 13: 9781449340131
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 700