JavaScript Programmer's Reference

by White, Alexei

• ISBN13: 9780470344729
• ISBN10: 0470344725
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-08-03
• Publisher: Wrox

Summary

Wrox's JavaScript Programmer's Reference not only covers core JavaScript from end to end, but also teaches readers how to utilize the language in the next generation of Rich Internet Applications with tools like Microsoft's Silverlight, Ajax , Flex, Flash and AIR. Written by a veteran programming instructor and packed with practical, usable code, this is the perfect mix of tutorial and reference web developers are looking for - written from their point of view. Topics include: Understanding JavaScript Data Types, Variables, Operators, Expressions and Statements Controlling flow Working with data Working with JavaScript Frameworks including JQuery, Prototype, YUI and others Improving performance with Ajax Using JavaScript with rich internet applications including Flex, Flash and Microsoft Silverlight Complete JavaScript reference and more. Complete source code and examples at Wrox.com.

Author Biography

Alexei White is a programmer, designer, and speaker. He is the inventor of RobotReplay, a web sessiontracking technology acquired by Foresee Results, and an author of the book Enterprise Ajax, as well as the DVD training series Enterprise Ajax LiveLessons. He has contributed to major Web projects for Microsoft and Nintendo. His blog can be found at http://ambiguiti.es. When he’s not working in Vancouver he can be found floating on a lake somewhere in the interior of British Columbia with a fishing pole in his hand. You may also find him on Twitter (@alexsaves).

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction to JavaScript

JavaScript in the Browser

JavaScript Basics

Expressions, Operators, and Statements

Functions

The Global and Object Objects

The String and RegExp Objects

The Boolean, Number, and Math Objects

The Array and Date Objects

Object Oriented Development

Windows and Frames

Events

The Document Object Model

Forms

Cascading Style Sheets

Dynamic HTML

JavaScript Security

Client-Side Data and Persistence

Ajax

Working with XML

Working with JSON

Unique Browser Features

Scripting Plugins

Debugging

Performance Tuning

Core JavaScript Language

JavaScript Global Objects

JavaScript Global Properties

JavaScript Global Functions

Reserved and Special Words

Document Object Reference

Resources on the Web

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