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by Scott Duffy (Author)
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This friendly, solutions-oriented guide is filled with step-by-step examples that illustrate how to write basic to advanced JavaScript applications, as well as modify existing scripts to suit individual needs. Each chapter begins with the specific how-to topics that will be covered. Within the chapter, each topic is accompanied by a solid, easy-to-follow walkthrough of the process.
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Bring interactivity to any Web site with this easy-to-follow guidebook on JavaScript. Author Scott Duffy takes the fear out of working with a programming language by delivering instruction and theory in manageable doses, along with practical examples and plenty of ready-to-use code. Learn to write a program by exploring statements, variables, and functions--the three basic building blocks of any program. Use JavaScript as the behind-the-scenes director of your Web browser presentation. Create basic and advanced JavaScript applications--plus, modify existing scripts to suit your needs--all with the help of this great resource.
- Write your own program using statements, variables, and functions
- Learn the history of the language and what it can do for you
- Enable movement and interactivity for your Web site
- Determine which version of JavaScript is right for you
- Store dates, numbers, and more with built-in classes
- Create scripts that work in every browser
- Understand the basics of expressions, and organize your code into functions
- Cause text or graphics to change on mouse rollovers
- Automatically change a formatted date on a Web page
- Coordinate objects and events seamlessly with built-in or scripted classes
