JavaScript in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself

by PhilBallard (Author)

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  2015

  $15.52

  
  In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours helps you learn the fundamentals of 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.
  • Notes and tips point out shortcuts and solutions.

  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
  • Access JSON data
  • Work with HTML5 and CSS3
  • Leverage the popular jQuery library
  • Control CSS with simple JavaScripts
  • Read and write cookies
  • Use some of the new ECMAScript 6 features today
  • Get started with frameworks such as AngularJS
  • Build browser add-ons and extensions

  Who This Book Is For:

  • Those who have at least a basic understanding of HTML and web page design in general and want to move on to adding some extra interactivity to your pages.
  • Those who currently code in another programming language and want to see what additional capabilities JavaScript can add to your armory
    
  • Someone who has never done any computer programming. Browse through an HTML primer before using this book. You don't need to be an HTML expert to use JavaScript but should have a basic understanding.

  Contents at a Glance:
  

  Part I: First Steps with JavaScript

  1 Introducing JavaScript

  2 Writing Simple Scripts

  3 Using Functions

  4 DOM Objects and Built-in Objects

  
  

  Part II: Cooking with Code

  5 Numbers and Strings

  6 Arrays

  7 Program Control

  
  

  Part III: Objects

  8 Object-Oriented Programming

  9 Scripting with the DOM

  10 Meet JSON

  
  

  Part IV: HTML5 and CSS3

  11 JavaScript and HTML5

  12 JavaScript and CSS

  13 Introducing CSS3

  
  

  Part V: Using JavaScript Libraries

  14 Using Libraries

  15 A Closer Look at jQuery

  16 The jQuery UI User Interface Library

  17 Ajax with jQuery

  
  

  Part VI: Advanced Topics

  18 Reading and Writing Cookies

  19 Coming Soon to JavaScript

  20 Using Frameworks

  21 JavaScript Beyond the Web Page

  
  

  Part VII: Learning the Trade

  22 Good Coding Practice

  23 Debugging Your Code

  24 JavaScript Unit Testing

  
  

  Part VIII: Appendices

  A Tools for JavaScript Development

  B JavaScript Quick Reference