JavaScript for Dummies Quick Reference

by Emily A. Vander Veer

Book Overview

Tucking a few JavaScript statements in among the HTML code that makes up your Web pages makes a dramatic difference. Enhanced, more interactive navigation buttons, user input validation, and scrolling messages are but a few of the improvements that you can make with JavaScript. Now, with JavaScript For Dummies Quick Reference, all the JavaScript statements and examples of how to use them are right at your fingertips. Internet technology expert Emily...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764501127
• ISBN13: 9780764501128
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

I'm never disappointed with Dummies books and this one is no exception. Great read, easy to learn.

Quick Reference Version

Note that this book is not THE JavaScript for Dummies book, but is instead the Quick Reference version of the book. Like a dummy, I accidently ordered this one for a novice friend when I meant to be ordering the original! After browsing the Quick Reference, I decided to keep it for myself, as it appears to be a qood reference work for a more experienced JavaScript programmer.

Excellent reference

I have found this to be my favorite Javascript reference book. It is organized and indexed far better than my larger and heavier tomes and seems to have more USEFUL information in it as well! An excellent book.

By my side at all times.

This book is practically indispensible. It is a fairly complete reference on core JavaScript. There is no banter, no unrelated quips or anecdotes... just the answers to my questions.The sections are organized well: Overview, Objects, Functions, Methods, and Properties. In each section, all related functions, objects, etc. are listed alphabetically, with a concise explanation of its use and syntax, and an example.I always keep this book within my reach when I need to verify syntax or usage of JavaScript.The only drawback to the book is that the material is somewhat dated. It doesn't include any information on layers, mouse or keyboard events, or other DHTML features. However, everything in this book is fully cross-browser compliant, and well organized.

It just tells you what you want to know

This book is great to the new JavaScript user who is muddling through confusing codes. Usually the index points you to exactly what you are looking for. While this book is not to be used as a sole reference, it does a great job of cutting through the jargon and getting right to the point.