Mastering Javascript and JScript

Make Your Web Site Dynamic

But how? Mastering JavaScript and JScript teaches you everything you need to know about these popular scripting languages to transform any Web site into a dynamic, interactive, practical application. For those without programming knowledge, it starts at the beginning: you'll learn basic concepts and skills and quickly go on to tackle the tasks you want to accomplish. For experienced programmers, it offers plenty of advanced instruction. Jaworski, a scripting expert, shares insights and techniques that will see you through the most challenging projects.

Coverage includes:
* Writing client-side JavaScript and JScript
* Ensuring that your scripts work with IE and Navigator
* Writing server-side JavaScript
* Writing LiveWire applications
* Integrating JScript with Active Server Pages
* Using JavaScript to connect to databases
* Using JavaScript with Java applets
* Using JScript with ActiveX
* Using Windows Scripting Host
* Handling events
* Working with objects
* Communicating with plug-ins
* Processing forms
* Using hidden fields and cookies
* Creating Web page widgets
* Developing search tools
* Programming games
* Interfacing with CGI programs
* Working with style sheets and DHTML
* Securing your scripts

James Jaworski has written five books on Java and JavaScript, including Java 2 Unleashed and The Java Developer's Guide. He also writes the SuperScripter column for CNET's popular Web site for Webmasters, Builder.com.