* Assuming no prior JavaScript experience, this book shows beginning users how to add JavaScript to their Web development toolbox, including how to design an interface and animations with JavaScript* This hands-on reference walks readers through JavaScript, the popular programming language that uses scripts to create elements such as window pop-ups, Web form validation, and image changes on mouseover* A new approach that also covers how JavaScript works in the Web 2.0 world with the Ajax programming method, new JavaScript strategies (scripting forms, designing an interface, and managing cookies), and more. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title

JavaScript & Ajax for Dummies (For Dummies Series)

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom, Chichester

Publication Date

2009

Language

English

ISBN 10

0470417994

ISBN 13

9780470417997

Binding

Paperback

Condition

Very Good

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Synopsis

Learn to use these powerful tools together and build Web sites that work

If you want to build Web pages that offer real value to your site's visitors, JavaScript and AJAX are top tools for the job. Even if you're new to Web programming, this book helps you create sites any designer will admire. With easy-to-understand steps and an emphasis on free tools, you'll be able to jump right into building a site using the same techniques as the pros.

Down to basics — learn your way around JavaScript and choose an editor and test browser
Manage complexity — use functions, arrays, and objects to create more sophisticated programs
Page magic — discover how to control what happens on your pages, animate objects, and put pages in motion
Get beautiful — Use the jQuery User Interface library to add sliders, tabbed interfaces, and custom dialogs to a site
Come clean with AJAX — build AJAX requests into your programs, use jQuery, and work with AJAX data

Open the book and find:

How to choose a test browser
How to discuss string concatenation with a straight face
Tips for debugging your code
How to add useful information to a dropdown list
Why AJAX connections should be asynchronous
The exciting possibilities of the jQuery library
How to use the Aptana editor
Online resources for JavaScript programmers

About the Author

Andy Harris is a lecturer in computer science at Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis. He was instrumental in developing the university's certificate program in applied computer science and has taught courses in Web development as well as several programming languages.

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