JavaScript Step by Step (2nd Edition) (Step by Step Developer)

Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to the fundamentals of JavaScript development. Teach yourself how to program with JavaScript -- one step at time. Ideal for developers with fundamental programming skills, this practical tutorial provides the clear guidance and hands-on examples you need to create or customize interactive Web applications using core JavaScript features and techniques. Discover how to: Write and deploy JavaScript code with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010, the Eclipse IDE, or text editors Work with JavaScript syntax and data types Use the Document Object Model to retrieve, create, and change HTML elements Create rollover images and slideshow effects Validate and provide feedback for user input on Web forms Manipulate CSS styles and respond to browser events Develop interactive Web applications using AJAX Help speed development with JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery Your Step by Step digital content includes: All the books practice files -- ready to download and put to work. Fully searchable online edition of this book -- with unlimited access on the Web. The print version of this book includes free digital content online. To download, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com. JavaWhat : the where, why and how of JavaScript. JavaScript is more than you might think ; Developing in JavaScript ; JavaScript syntax and statements ; Working with variables and data types ; Using operators and expressions Applying JavaScript. Controlling flow with conditionals and loops ; working with functions ; Objects in JavaScript ; The browser object model Integrating JavaScript into design. The document object model ; JavaScript events and the browser ; Creating and consuming cookies ; Working with images in JavaScript ; Using JavaScript with web forms ; JavaScript and CSS ; JavaScript error handling AJAX and beyond. JavaScript and XML ; JavaScript applications ; A touch of AJAX ; A bit deeper into AJAX jQuery. An introduction to JavaScript libraries and frameworks ; An introduction to jQuery ; jQuery effects and plug-ins. Provides Information On Creating Web Applications With Javascript.