JavaScript

Perfect as an introduction to this leading Web development language, this easy-to-follow guide explains everything you need to get started--from choosing the right browser to using script tags, variables, event handlers and much more. Written in a clear, accessible style, this book also contains screen shots and lots of sample code to help you with real-world programming tasks. Begin programming in JavaScript the right way with this step-by-step learning solution.

This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:

• Modules--Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning
• Goals--Each module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module
• Ask the Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
• 1-Minute Drills--Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
• Annotated Syntax--Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
• Projects--Coding exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning
• Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions

• 1. Introduction/What You Need to Get Started.
• 2. Placing JavaScript in an HTML File.
• 3. Using Variables.
• 4. Using Functions.
• 5. Basic Operators.
• 6. Conditional Statements/Loops.
• 7. Event Handlers.
• 8. Objects.
• 9. Documents Object.
• 10. Window Object.
• 11. Math Object.
• 12. JavaScript Arrays.
• 13. Handling Strings.
• 14. Working with Forms.
• 15. Working with Frames.
• 16. Moving On: Advanced JavaScript Techniques.
• 17. More Advanced JavaScript.