Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 HoursSams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours serves as an easy-to-understand tutorial on both scripting basics and JavaScript itself. The book is written in a clear and personable style with an extensive use of practical, complete examples. The book includes material on the latest developments in JavaScript and Web scripting. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Versions of JavaScript | 11 |
Exercises | 17 |
3 | 22 |
How JavaScript Programs Work | 33 |
Learning JavaScript Basics | 41 |
19 | 50 |
20 | 59 |
Using Graphics and Animation | 183 |
Using Graphics and Animation | 187 |
Moving on to Advanced JavaScript Features | 199 |
Creating Custom Objects | 215 |
Creating Output | 222 |
Working with Sounds and PlugIns | 225 |
Working with Dynamic HTML DHTML | 255 |
Using Dynamic HTML DHTML | 275 |
Using Strings and Arrays | 63 |
Testing and Comparing Values | 79 |
Exercises | 89 |
Using Math and Date Functions | 103 |
The Document Object Model DOM | 115 |
Responding to Events | 131 |
Responding to Events | 133 |
11 | 144 |
Using Windows and Frames | 147 |
Getting Data with Forms | 165 |
Getting Data with Forms | 169 |
Using Advanced DOM Features | 289 |
Putting it all Together | 303 |
Creating a JavaScript Game | 319 |
Creating DHTML Applications | 337 |
JavaScript Tips and Tricks | 351 |
Appendices | 363 |
APPENDIX B Tools for JavaScript Developers | 369 |
JavaScript Quick Reference | 377 |
APPENDIX E DOM Quick Reference | 387 |
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