Using JavaScript

As the most popular scripting language on the Web and the only client scripting language currently supported by both Netscape and Internet Explorer, JavaScript is perfect for users who want to add life to their Web sites-but lack advanced programming skills. Special Edition Using JavaScript, Second Edition is the most comprehensive reference available on this incredible technology. - Explores the new functions of JavaScript and it's uses

- Shows how JavaScript, in conjunction with the LiveConnect model, can be used to interface with Java and plug-ins such as Shockwave and RealAudio.

Table of contents

I Fundamentals of JavaScript
1 What Is JavaScript?
2 JavaScript: The Language
3 Events and JavaScript
II JavaScript In-Depth
4 JavaScript Objects
5 JavaScript Strings
6 The Math Object
7 The Date and Array Objects
8 Interactive HTML Objects
9 Advanced HTML Objects and Navigation
10 Dynamic HTML and Netscape Objects
11 Creating Your Own JavaScript Objects
III JavaScript and Live Objects
12 A Java Tutorial
13 Advanced Applets
14 LiveConnect and JavaScript
15 JScript and Internet Explorer
16 ActiveX Controls and VBScript
IV JavaScript Special Effects
17 Development Tools for JavaScript
18 Using Frames
19 Controlling Web Page Appearance
20 Visual Effects
21 Creative User Interaction
22 JavaScript on the Server
23 Using Cookies in Advanced Applications
24 Debugging JavaScript Applications
V Learning from the Pros
25 Learning from the Pros: Site Outlines
26 Learning from the Pros: Adding Frames and
Controlling Navigation
27 Learning from the Pros: Online Ordering System
VI Netscape Communicator Update
28 Creating Netscape Layers
29 Style Sheets
VII Appendixes
A JavaScript Resources
B JavaScript Glossary
C JavaScript Commands and Grammar
D Error Messages
E VRMLScript
Index