Rating:  - This is an awesome refence book.
In my opinion this is an awesome reference book for DHTML,HTML,CSS and the DOM. I have used this book so much that the cover is about to come off of it! The book is sectioned out by references (first HTML, then DOM, CSS, and Javascript). Each of the sections are then in alphabetical order. Also, each tag/function, etc has a compatibilty listed at the top showing what browsers and versions each command is compatible with. I use this book ALL the time.
Rating:  - Good reference at the time, but now outdated...
This is not a book for a beginner, but for the more experienced developer. This book is packed with information. If I had purchased this book when it was first published, I would have given it 5 stars. However, the book was published in 1998, and the content is getting dated -- enough so that I mildly regret buying this book, thus the 3-star rating. Even so, if an updated edition comes out, I will buy it, for an up-to-date reference of this calibre would be a well-thumbed book on my shelf.
Rating: - the definitive reference for HTML
For me the most useful part of this book is the 100 or so pages of HTML specification. It specifies the elements, attributes and values accepted by HTML 4.0, IE and Netscape browsers. This is worth the price of the book.
The CSS/DHTML sections are somewhat harder to use. I sometimes have to look several places to find what I am looking for. It is a better reference than guide or tutorial. If I was going to work on a complex DHTML project I would look for another (perhaps newer) reference.
There is also a large Javascript/DOM reference section that I never use. I prefer "Javascript the Definitive Guide" for this subject.
Rating: - Fabulous book
From the beginner to a well-seasoned programmer, this book adds a lot of value to your collection. The book gives you great examples and reasoning behind the different techniques that should be observed while creating any website. Plus, there are very detailed chapters devoted to HTML, DOM, CSS, and JavaScript references. I would definately recommend this book.
Rating: - JavaScript !
Simply, It's NOT the book I was looking for.
I had "JavaScript bible" for "GOODMAN" before that, and it was better (But still NOT that good book though).
I'm MCSD certified, had alot of writing with JavaScript and none of the two javascript books I have meet my satisfication.
I have been looking for "Real-time JavaScript programming" book (Deals with JavaScript as real and powerful scriptable language NOT a couple of effects and decorations) .
I have to admit it, this book serves as a good REFERENCE no more.
And still NOT that good reference 'cause too many things had changed since this book was published .
Want a JavaScript reference ?
Run to more decent books that has the update for new browsers and codes .
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