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Summary: Great intro to JavaScript for someone who knows how to code
Review: If you expect to get detailed instruction in the basics of coding from every programming book you buy, then avoid this book. If you have the crazy notion that you're going to code an entire system solely in JavaScript, then you probably should opt for a different JavaScript book than this one.However, if you already know how to code, and you are interested in just using JavaScript to do the stuff it's good for (client-side field validation, rollovers, cookies, etc.) then get this book. It's inexpensive and it's got great code examples that anyone with a modicum of coding intelligence can extend and modify to their own application. The same cannot be said for the O'Reilly JavaScript book, which is a lengthy, expensive, and relatively useless text, except as a reference for JS methods and properties.
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Summary: Very good tool for learning to code basics of javascript.
Review: This is a very good book for the basics of javascript. Although not delving into the harder portions of the language, this book is very handy for most basic web programing (i.e. java frames, mouseovers, banner adds, etc.) Overall, I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn how to code the basics of javascript, or somebody who watns to learn javascript
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Summary: A very limited resource.
Review: After reading the introduction to this book in the bookstore, I thought it would be perfect for me. The intro raves about all the great interactive features of JS, but the book doesn't provide examples of these features. Also, this book does not explain how the actual script is generated, it merely provides you with readymade scripts to cut and paste, which is fine except that the book is so thin you only get so many JS features. Also, most of the JS functions described in this book are cheesey and purely for show (i.e. shadows, moving text, alternating backgrounds). Although the authors admit that these features are tacky, they litter the book with them. How about providing some scripts for doing calculations on the fly?
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Summary: Too many editorial blunders...
Review: You can't even do the first example in the book without referring to the companion website for the accurate script. Also, the authors neatly skip over the difference in their examples between what the operators are and what is specific to their example. Not a good idea for a Quickstart Guide, my impression of which is that it's supposed to be a starting point for new users... definitely not the case here. I am in the market for a new book on JavaScript, because this one just did not work for me.
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Summary: An absolute treasure chest of scripting essentials...
Review: I bought your book today and it is great. I was browsing many JavaScript books at the bookstore and the clarity and examples of your book stood out. Almost everything I wanted was in the book. I love the script idea on "the time of the day." I definitely want to use that on my site. Thanks a lot. Your website is a fantastic addition to the book with all the nice examples that *work*. Thanks...
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Summary: Great start-up for begginners- very acurate title
Review: This book, along with several other Visual QuickStart Guides, are essential reading for any Newby. They provide a great introduction to get anyone started producing Web content. I had some VB and C++ experience, but no web design experience. After reading HTML 4, Dreamweaver 2, DHTML, and Javascript VQS's, I have created a 50 Pg., 175 pg., and 2,500 pg. sites in about two months. In addition, I taught my 65 y.o. mother to create her own site with the help of the VQS series. Don't hesitate, buy these books (great price here at Amazon.com). They also have great companion websites. Once you get started, then look at the "Bible" series or another reference book. Good-luck. P.S. - I don't work for nor am compensated by the publisher.
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Summary: Great intro to DHTML!
Review: When I am faced with learning a new technology on the web I always try to find a Visual QuickStart Guide on the subject. These books are great for learning. They break the code down into simple, easy to understand chunks. The DHTML book focuses on the more interactive elements of JavaScript. Once you start to understand DHTML your pages can really pop with excitment! I strongly suggest this book to web designers who want to take the extra step.
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Summary: Poor for learning
Review: This book covers some introductory scripting, but does not develope the concepts behind most of what it attempts to teach. If you already know JS, then most of this book is redundant. If you don't know JS, then don't buy this book to get a solid foundation of knowledge. The publisher does a good job of laying out the printing of the book and its graphical presentation is refreshing, but it performs poorly on teaching incrementally. I don't know what audience this book was written for, frankly.
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Summary: Many useful examples
Review: Well, this book is just like its title: A Quick Start. It gives you a lot of useful and real-life examples which you can just apply to your own webpage, but it lacks of (really, I mean it) the basic explanation from ground up. So you have to be at least a little bit experienced in programming in order to understand the examples (array, loop, etc.)
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Summary: It's fairly a good book for beginner
Review: I think it is a good book for someone who knows nothing about JavaScript to start with. I am an experienced UNIX/C programmer but have no experience with HTML or JAVA. After reading a couple of chapters from this book, I was able to do some "cool" things with my webpage. However, I wouldn't recommend it if you are serious about doing webpages for living because this book only covers basic stuff.
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