JavaScript: The Missing Manual

  • ISBN13: 9780596515898
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JavaScript is essential for creating modern, interactive Web sites. But, unlike HTML and CSS, JavaScript is a true programming language with complex rules that are challenging for most Web designers to learn. In JavaScript: The Missing Manual, bestselling author David McFarland teaches you how to use JavaScript in sophisticated ways — even if you have little or no programming experience.

In a clear, entertaining way, the book starts out by teaching you how… More >>

JavaScript: The Missing Manual

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February 8, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Computers and Internet

5 Responses

  1. J. Schindler - February 8, 2010

    I would like to echo the reviewers above. This should be called “jQuery: The Missing Manual.” After working through the first few chapters, I needed a new book.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  2. Garrett Smith - February 8, 2010

    Another book chock-full of misinformation. Examples:-

    “What is JavaScript?

    JavaScript is a programming language that lets you supercharge your HTML with animation, interactivity, and dynamic visual effects.”

    –

    JavaScript Doesn’t Stand Alone

    JavaScript isn’t any good without the two other pillars of Web design – HTML and CSS.

    –

    A dissertation on misconceptions of HTML:-

    “It doesn’t really matter which type of HTML you use. All current Web browsers understand each doctype and can display Web pages using any of the four document types without problem.”

    –

    None of this should come as a big shock, as the author advocates the use of jQuery (one of the largest all-time disservices to the web). At the time of publication, the version of jQuery was so buggy that it was virtually impossible to look at any one function within that library and not find a bug.

    The author fails to introduce HTML without serious error and fails to explain the javascript programming language and what a host object is.

    My recommendation is to not buy this book.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  3. H. Weber - February 8, 2010

    One of the poorest Javascript books I have ever encountered. I RETURNED IT for refund because it was not Javascript application instructive but merely a self-serving and confusing promotion of Jquery website linking. A more accurate title would be: “JQuery-The Missing Manual.” Lacking in practical code examples and code application. Very poorly written. Definitely of little or no hands-on use to anyone interested in exploring the depths of practical down-to-Earth Javascript code authoring. I was surprised at the book’s low technical informational quality because most O’Reilly books I have ever bought before were good. I commend Amazon on their friendly return policy allowing me to obtain a superior WROX book.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  4. Anna Rybakova - February 9, 2010

    Really good purchase… I got it really fast, even faster than I thought… Would definitely buy again!!!
    Rating: 5 / 5

  5. Travis Ray - February 9, 2010

    The writing style was good. An excellent book for what it is. I would love the Advanced Javascript The Missing Manual. Again no complaints about this book.
    Rating: 5 / 5

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