Practical JavaScript Techniques (Smashing eBooks)

Present across millions of websites and growing in popularity, JavaScript is an essential and practical for all programmers, designers and coding aficionados. "Practical JavaScript Techniques" offers expert instruction, tips and methodologies relevant for all levels of knowledge. Learn interactive CSS and jQuery techniques, how to take advantage of JavaScript’s versatile capabilities and even how to build JavaScript-based gaming experiences. Whether you’re perfecting Web design or building jQuery plugins, this vital resource is a must-have. TABLE OF CONTENTS - Develop A One-Of-A-Kind CSS/JS-Based Game Portfolio - Five Useful Interactive CSS/jQuery Techniques Deconstructed - Create An Animated Bar Graph With HTML, CSS And jQuery - A Beginner’s Guide To jQuery-Based JSON API Clients - How To Build A Real-Time Commenting System - The Developer’s Guide To Conflict-Free JavaScript And CSS In WordPress - Optimizing Long Lists Of Yes/No Values With JavaScript - Building A Relationship Between CSS & JavaScript

The ultimate guide to WebKit from the world's most popular resource for web designers and developers

As the default browser for both iPhone and Android, WebKit has become a major player in the mobile arena, offering a wider array of HTML5 and CSS3 support than any other major engine. Written by expert author Jon Raasch, this essential book teaches you how to use WebKit to make web sites more engaging, faster, and more visually appealing. You'll explore the variety of unique interface options that WebKit offers as you quickly discover how to create a unique web experience that provides functionality and entertainment.

Packed with best practices, real-world examples, and invaluable advice, this must-have guide explores WebKit's capabilities, recommended techniques, and tips for improving an existing web site. Plus, whenever possible, cross-browser support is discussed for WebKit solutions as well as a wide variety of advanced presentation and interactivity options.

• Gets you started with WebKit and shows you how to maximize HTML5 and CSS3 features in WebKit
• Addresses ways to optimize your web site for mobile devices and enhance the mobile user experience
• Features numerous examples, tips, techniques, and advice for getting the most out of WebKit

This book escorts you through a myriad of ways that WebKit can set your web site apart from the competition.

Annotation. The ultimate guide to WebKit from the worlds most popular resource for web designers and developersAs the default browser for both iPhone and Android, WebKit has become a major player in the mobile arena, offering a wider array of HTML5 and CSS3 support than any other major engine. Written by expert author Jon Raasch, this essential book teaches you how to use WebKit to make web sites more engaging, faster, and more visually appealing. Youll explore the variety of unique interface options that WebKit offers as you quickly discover how to create a unique web experience that provides functionality and entertainment. Packed with best practices, realworld examples, and invaluable advice, this musthave guide explores WebKits capabilities, recommended techniques, and tips for improving an existing web site. Plus, whenever possible, crossbrowser support is discussed for WebKit solutions as well as a wide variety of advanced presentation and interactivity options. Gets you started with WebKit and shows you how to maximize HTML5 and CSS3 features in WebKitAddresses ways to optimize your web site for mobile devices and enhance the mobile user experienceFeatures numerous examples, tips, techniques, and advice for getting the most out of WebKitThis book escorts you through a myriad of ways that WebKit can set your web site apart from the competition Present across millions of websites and growing in popularity, JavaScript is essential and practical for all programmers, designers and coding aficionados. This book offers expert instruction, tips and methodologies relevant for all levels of knowledge. Learn interactive CSS and jQuery techniques, how to take advantage of JavaScript's versatile capabilities and how to build JavaScript-based gaming experiences. Whether you're perfecting Web design or building jQuery plugins, this vital resource is a must-read. -- Edited summary from book