JavaScript in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself

In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours helps you learn the fundamentals of web programming using the JavaScript language. Designed for beginners with no previous programming experience, this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach shows you how to use JavaScript to add a wide array of interactive features and effects to your web pages. Every lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common JavaScript programming tasks. Practical, hands-on examples show you how to apply what you learn. Quizzes and exercises help you test your knowledge and stretch your skills. Learn how to... · Use JavaScript to build dynamic, interactive web pages · Debug scripts · Create scripts that work in all browsers · Write clear, reliable, and reusable code · Use object-oriented programming techniques · Script with the DOM · Manipulate JSON data · Work with HTML5 and CSS3 · Control CSS with simple JavaScript code · Read and write cookies · Use some of the new ECMAScript features today · Match patterns using regular expressions · Understand and use closures · Organize your code with modules