javascript bible - gold edition (2001)

Bible Advance your JavaScript skills with the most comprehensive resource available Conquer high-end scripting challenges using the latest techniques Optimize scripts for Internet Explorer 5.5 and Netscape Navigator6 GOLD EDITION Bible GOODMAN GOLD EDITION CD-ROM INSIDE! Nearly 300 Ready-to-Run Example Scripts and More on CD-ROM! The Ultimate Guide to JavaScript for Professionals Featuring 15 bonus chapters with expanded coverage of data validation, debugging, plug-ins, security, and more, plus nine chapters on ready-to-use applications, this monumental reference is truly the most comprehensive and useful guide to JavaScript available today. Writing with his trademark clarity and verve, leading JavaScript authority Danny Goodman covers everything from Cascading Style Sheets and Document Object Models to XML data — and gives you all the tools you need to harness the full power of client-side JavaScript. Hundreds of Example Scripts on CD-ROM! Shelving Category: Web Development/JavaScript Reader Level: Beginning to Advanced System Requirements: PC running Windows 95 or later, Windows NT 4 or later; Power Macintosh running System 7.6 or later. See Appendix E for details and complete system requirements. ISBN 0-7645-4718-6 $ 69.99 USA $104.99 Canada £ 55.99 UK incl. VAT ,!7IA7G4-fehbii!:p;Q;T;t;t www.hungryminds.com Encyclopedic coverage of JavaScript and DOMs • Master JavaScript and DOM concepts with Danny’s exclusive interactive workbench: The Evaluator • Learn state-of-the-art debugging and tracing tricks • Apply the latest JavaScript 1.5 exception handling and custom object techniques • Implement cross-browser Dynamic HTML applications for MSIE 5.5 and Navigator 6 • Embed a universal sound plug-in controller in your pages • Develop deployment strategies that best suit your content goals and target audience VISIBLE SPINE = 2.375 JavaScript JavaScript Turn in: .75 Board: 7.0625 Board: 7.0625 Turn in: .75 ® J ava S cript J ava S cript The Definitive JavaScript Guide — Over 175,000 Copies in Print .4375 .4375 *85555-ADAGGe Danny Goodman JavaScript pioneer and Consultant ® With a foreword by Brendan Eich, creator of JavaScript CD-ROM includes: • A searchable e-version of the book • Nearly 300 ready-to-run scripts from the book • Printable version of the JavaScript and Browser Object Quick Reference • Plus the full version of WebSpice Objects, a demo of BBEdit, and TextPad shareware “I continue to use the book [JavaScript Bible] on a daily basis and would be lost without it.” —Mike Warner, Founder, Oak Place Publications “Whether you are a professional or a beginner, this is a great book to get.” —Brant Mutch, Web Application Developer, Wells Fargo Card Services, Inc. Turn plain pages into interactive applications ® ® Features 15 bonus chapters “I highly recommend Danny Goodman’s JavaScript Bible.” —Brendan Eich, creator of JavaScript Praise for Danny Goodman’s JavaScript Bible “JavaScript Bible is the definitive resource in JavaScript programming. I am never more than three feet from my copy.” — Steve Reich, CEO, PageCoders “This book is a must-have for any Web developer or programmer.” — Thoma Lile, President, Kanis Technologies, Inc. “Outstanding book. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning to develop advanced Web sites. Mr. Goodman did an excellent job of organizing this book and writing it so that even a beginning programmer can understand it.” — Jason Hensley, Director of Internet Services, NetVoice, Inc. “Goodman is always great at delivering clear and concise technical books!” — Dwayne King, Chief Technology Officer, White Horse “JavaScript Bible is well worth the money spent!” — Yen C.Y. Leong, IT Director, Moo Mooltimedia, a member of SmartTransact Group “A must-have book for any Internet developer.” — Uri Fremder, Senior Consultant, TopTier Software “I love this book! I use it all the time, and it always delivers. It’s the only JavaScript book I use!” — Jason Badger, Web Developer “Whether you are a professional or a beginner, this is a great book to get.” — Brant Mutch, Web Application Developer, Wells Fargo Card Services, Inc. “I never thought I’d ever teach programming before reading your book [JavaScript Bible]. It’s so simple to use — the Programming Fundamentals section brought it all back! Thank you for such a wonderful book, and for breaking through my program- ming block!” — Susan Sann Mahon, Certified Lotus Instructor, TechNet Training “I continue to get so much benefit from JavaScript Bible. What an amazing book! Danny Goodman is the greatest!” — Patrick Moss “Danny Goodman is very good at leading the reader into the subject. JavaScript Bible has everything we could possibly need.” — Philip Gurdon “An excellent book that builds solidly from whatever level the reader is at. A book that is both witty and educational.” — Dave Vane “I continue to use the book on a daily basis and would be lost without it.” — Mike Warner, Founder, Oak Place Productions “JavaScript Bible is by far the best JavaScript resource I’ve ever seen (and I’ve seen quite a few).” — Robert J. Mirro, Independent Consultant, RJM Consulting JavaScript ® Bible, Gold Edition [...]... CD-117 CD-253 CD-336 CD-354 CD-397 CD-453 CD-471 CD-479 CD-492 CD-503 CD-514 CD-531 CD-543 CD-566 CD-572 CD-600 CD-614 CD-616 Index 1473 End User License Agreement 1512 CD-ROM Installation Instructions 1516 xxxv ... CD-89 CD-90 CD-93 CD-94 CD-96 CD-97 Chapter 11: Scripting Frames and Multiple Windows CD-99 Frames: Parents and Children CD-99 References among Family Members CD-101 Frame Scripting Tips CD-103 Controlling Multiple Frames — Navigation Bars CD-103 More about Window References CD-106... CD-1 Scripts Run the Show CD-1 JavaScript in Action CD-2 xxiv JavaScript Bible, Gold Edition The Document Object Model When a Document Loads Object References About the Dot Syntax What Defines an Object? Exercises CD-8 CD-11 CD-14 ... CD-75 CD-77 CD-79 CD-79 CD-80 CD-82 CD-83 CD-85 CD-87 Chapter 10: Strings, Math, and Dates CD-89 Core Language Objects String Objects The Math Object The Date Object Date Calculations Exercises ... CD-61 CD-62 CD-65 CD-68 CD-69 CD-69 CD-73 CD-73 Contents Chapter 9: Forms and Form Elements CD-75 The FORM Object Form Controls as Objects The Button Object The Checkbox Object The Radio... CD-35 CD-35 CD-36 CD-38 CD-40 CD-42 CD-44 Chapter 7: Programming Fundamentals, Part II CD-47 Decisions and Loops Control Structures About Repeat Loops Functions About Curly Braces Arrays Exercises ... CD-47 CD-48 CD-50 CD-51 CD-54 CD-55 CD-59 Chapter 8: Window and Document Objects CD-61 Document Objects The Window Object Window Properties and Methods The Location Object The History Object The Document... with the object-based nature of JavaScript The form is an object; each radio button or text field is an object as well The script then acts on the properties of those objects to get some work done xv xvi JavaScript Bible, Gold Edition Making the transition from procedural to object-oriented programming may be the most difficult challenge for you When I was first introduced to object-oriented programming... These resources include a JavaScript and Browser Objects Quick Reference in Appendix A, a list of JavaScript reserved words in Appendix B, answers to Part II’s tutorial exercises in Appendix C, and Internet resources in Appendix D In Appendix E, you also find information on using the CD-ROM that comes with this book CD-ROM The accompanying CD-ROM contains over 300 ready-to-run HTML documents that serve... Exercises CD-23 CD-27 CD-28 CD-30 CD-32 CD-33 Chapter 6: Programming Fundamentals, Part I CD-35 What Language Is This? Working with Information Variables Expressions and Evaluation Data Type Conversions Operators Exercises . 5.5 and Netscape Navigator6 GOLD EDITION Bible GOODMAN GOLD EDITION CD-ROM INSIDE! Nearly 300 Ready-to-Run Example Scripts and More on CD-ROM! 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