Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133 EAN: 9780596527747 Format: Illustrated ISBN: 0596527748 Label: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 650 Publication Date: January 11, 2008 Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Sales Rank: 4104 Studio: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Product DescriptionSo you're ready to make the leap from writing HTML and CSS web pages to creating dynamic web applications. You want to take your web skills to the next level. And you're finally ready to add 'programmer' to the resume. It sounds like you're ready to learn the Web's hottest programming language: JavaScript. Head First JavaScript is your ticket to going beyond copying and pasting the code from someone else's web site, and writing your own interactive web pages.
With Head First JavaScript, you learn:
The basics of programming, from variables to types to looping
How the web browser runs your code, and how you can talk to the browser with your code
Why you'll never have to worry about casting, overloading, or polymorphism when you're writing JavaScript code
How to use the Document Object Model to change your web pages without making your users click buttons
If you've ever read a Head First book, you know what to expect -- a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. Head First JavaScript is no exception. It starts where HTML and CSS leave off, and takes you through your first program into more complex programming concepts -- like working directly with the web browser's object model and writing code that works on all modern browsers.
Don't be intimidated if you've never written a line of code before! In typical Head First style, Head First JavaScript doesn't skip steps, and we're not interested in having you cut and paste code. You'll learn JavaScript, understand it, and have a blast along the way. So get ready... dynamic and exciting web pages are just pages away.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Just what I expected
As in traditional 'Head First' style, this book delivers content in an easy to understand conversational presentation. I am an experienced programmer, but up until I read this book, had trouble understanding how JavaScript and the DOM work. I've read countless resources on JavaScript, and this is the first time I've ever felt like I got it.
The first several chapters are very basic, so even someone who had never programmed a day in their life would be able to pick up this book and start ... Read More
Rating: - Not bad javascript tutorial book
You should think of this as a tutorial book, not a long-term reference volume. While you're going to be reviewing certain sections repeatedly as you gain experience with the code and techniques, you won't find an exhaustive list of parameters for each type of JavaScript object. There are plenty of other VERY large books that will give you all that information. But as a tutorial guide that gives people of all skill levels a chance at success, this book is excellent.
Rating: - Classic Head Start Book.
hey, with Head First Series book, you will never go wrong. With this Book, you WILL learn Javascript, no matter what is your Javascript skill level. A Good book that I will definitely recommend. 5 Stars.
Rating: - Excellent book
I have read about 1/2 through now and it's exactly what I am looking for.
This book is a great addition to the other Javascript book by O'Reilly. Sometimes these books can be a bit dry. With the visual examples and heady approach to learning - the Head First book helps me understand the concepts on top of the other javascript book.
I would recommend this highly to even an experienced programmer - it's always beneficial to learn different approaches to a language.
Rating: - Highly recommended!
Like most of the other reviews, I found this book to be extremely informative and entertaining. I've read many technical books in the past, found this book while shopping and thought I'd give it a chance. It allowed me to get up to speed on JAVA in no time, and have fun while doing it. If the other books in this series are as good as this book, I'd recommend them as well! A technical book that can make you smile... what a cool concept!
- Just what I expected
- Not bad javascript tutorial book
