5 comments about Learn Advanced Javascript Programming.

1. This was my first book on JavaScript and learned much from it but quickly found that it lacked depth and a good language reference. It is strickly for Netscape and gives very little cross platform info on IE3 or 4. I effectively learned JavaScript but fell short when trying to do more advanced stuff. It is not and advanced book as it claims. More tutorial for beginners than anything else. Goodman's 3rd edition of the JavaScript Bible has turned out to be a much better book. It has a good quick tutorial and excellent reference and cross reference.



2. I thought the book was great in its layout and concept for its intended audience, experienced programmers and Web developers. This book provides many guidelines and a lot of insight into describing Javascript and its interaction with web pages. The book is especially helpful in helping to determine behavior of form field-level validation and figuring out how to reference the umpteen million objects and values that can exist in a web page. The book was written with the expectation of the reader having a moderate background in HTML page creation or general programming like Basic, Pascal, or any other language. I don't believe that the book should be used as a Javascript primer, but if one should choose to use it as such, then one should keep some kind of HTML reference book to explain many of the these concepts. I would recommend this book to anyone experienced with programming who needs to understand and program Javascript.



3. This was my first book on JavaScript and found it to be a major help. As other people noted, it was not referenced well. Also, too many examples contained incomplete information that "would be explained later." Chapter 7, Operators, was poorly done. Written primarily for Netscape browser preferences.



4. It's a bit heavy for beginner but would be a good book for those readers searching for a second book on javascript. Its in-depth approach is definitely a plus for those who intend to advance their skills in javascript. Recommended for those who have basic javasript experience.



5. This was a fairly good beginners to intermediate book. However, a lot of the material was directly copied from the Netscape Developer's Web page, so you don't need to waste your money buying this book. It is primarily for Netscape, and doesn't give much coverage on IE. Overall a good reference book, but not really worth the money.

5 comments about Instant JavaScript.

1. These guys are masters of keeping code simple while being able to do amazing things. Also they organize what you need in a way that makes it easy to find and expand upon your initial goals.

   I have only the highest recommendation for this book.




2. I suppose if you knew all there was to know about Java Script you could get through this book. I, on the other hand could make it to page 140 before I gave up in desperation.
   The CD that accompanies the book has numerous HTML files which supposedly serve as examples of the Java Script tutorial in the text. In reality the text is nothing more than a supposed explanation of each file in turn.
   The problem is that the authors have selected very complex examples. This wouldn't have been a problem if they had taken the time to introduce and explain all of the concepts before they used them in the code. In stead, they sprinkle snippets of seemingly arcane script constructions which have nothing to do with the chapter subject and with little or no explanation.
   For example, a sample script in the chapter on arrays and objects uses a very complex page layout with extensive use of frames. The chapter on frames comes later in the book and the user has no idea of what "self.workarea.location.href" is all about.
   I could go on but let me just say that I found this book to be useless.



3. I have to say that this book is excellent from a practical view point - you need some complex JavaScript that you can use in the real world ? Then this is the book for you - want to learn Javascript ? Then look for something else. I gotta say that the first guy who did a review here is a bit of a pratt - it's not called 'learn simple Javascript' !!

   Excellent.....




4. It is very usefull book web developer/designer



5. I purchased this book YEARS ago to learn something about javascript, so I could better customize the simple scripts I had. I particularly liked the CD of scripts that was included with the book.
   
   I still have this book as a reference for making adjustments in javascripts or writing simple code. I primarily use it to alter existing code.
   
   This book makes it almost child's play to alter this code.
   
   Well written and easy to understand. I loved it.

4 comments about ZK: Ajax without the Javascript Framework.

1. I'm a fan of Java-based frameworks (such as Echo 2) and was looking forward to this book on ZK as a nice introduction to the framework.
   
   The book is slim but delivers on exactly the kind of content I was hoping for. It starts with a great overview, and then has a few real world examples.
   
   I would have loved to see more information on working in pure Java (richlets), but otherwise found the content to be great for the size.
   
   The only oddity is that my copy appears to have been printed off a screen-resolution PDF - all of the text, images, etc. look worse than if I ran it off on my home laser printer. I'm going to chalk this up to an oddity of how this particular edition was run off, but I would hope that this is a rare QC issue that would be quickly fixed.



2. It's a very begining book for ZK, with examples and easy to read for non english people like me. A good introduction to this amazing project.



3. I bought this book in hopes it would be full and complete reference. I was mistaken. As far as OpenSouce projects go ZK has a great amount of information available on their website and it was a great resource as I got started using ZK. However, I quickly ran into areas where things were not documented fully or were explained from an angle that I was not coming from.
   
   I turned to this book in hopes that it would be more complete than the website documentation. I found this not to be the case. There are some good exaples in the book, but it is already far too outdated. If you need a good starting text it is OK, but until a new book is released (no info here, just a wish) I would suggest sticking with the web resources.



4. The ZK framework is very much a moving target, it s in a constant development. There is a lot of documentation to be found on the internet, which renders the book somewhat less useful. The examples are sometimes not correct and generate confusion.
   ZK is a framework that needs other frameworks and products to construct working applications. I expected the book to provide some best practices and guidance on how to do things the easy way, but I was disappointed in that.

5 comments about Practical JavaScript for the Usable Web.

1. A task oriented book that, notwithstanding a small number of pages, manage to break some new grounds and cover a few advanced topics. Not suited for a complete programming novice, but if you have some programming experience and want an intelligent introduction it may be a great choice. Also recommended to JavaScript freaks looking for some refreshing material



2. A task oriented book that, notwithstanding a small number of pages, manage to break some new grounds and cover a few advanced topics. Not suited for a complete programming novice, but if you have some programming experience and want an intelligent introduction it may be a great choice. Also recommended to JavaScript freaks looking for some refreshing material



3. Fresh and enjoyable read. This book is a great companion to a solid Javascript reference after you have dabbled in some Client side scripting.



4. This is the perfect book if you want to refresh the Javascript you learned some time ago, or if you've gone through some on line tutorials and would like to get the whole picture.
   It's less than 400 pages, but packed with information. Very clearly written and easy to read. It explains a concept and shows you examples, pointing out where you could make mistakes and giving advice for best practice. For an absolute beginner though, I think it would be a bit too fast-paced - if this is your case try Paul Wilton's other book.



5. The book gives a narrow introduction on JavaScript for an intermediate programmer, so it is cutting corners. Many of them, nuf said!

5 comments about Pure JavaScript (2nd Edition).

1. Wyke et al. offer a great book. The informative tutorial is an absolute must for those with little programming experience, because it explains JavaScript features clearly, accurately, and logically. If the reader diligently studies the tutorial (at least twice), the voluminous examples in the book will come to life. For best results, I suggest the following strategy:

   1. Diligently study the JavaScript tutorial.
   2. Identify an example you would like to play with.
   3. Load the example in your browser and interact with the example's functionality.
   4. Study the example's source code (as hard copy or in a text editor) until you understand it thoroughly. If you cannot understand the example, then repeat Step 1.
   5. To see whether you really understand the source code, modify the code so that it will behave differently, and then test it out in your browser.

   In just a few days, Step 1 will become increasingly less necessary and it will be easier to complete Steps 2-5.

   Finally, I believe that it is a good overall strategy to invest in more than one book. I would also recommend Goodman's JavaScript Bible and its companion.




2. I am an experienced Cobol programmer but new to JavaScript. This is an excellent reference for all the items and elements used in JavaScript. The examples of item/element usage are great. There is only one drawback....the reference number of some of the code listings do not match the reference number on the CD. I notified the Publisher about this and have received no response to date.



3. As the title of this book indicates, "Pure Javascript" covers everything about JavaScript in depth even better, from my point of view, than O'Reillys JavaScript: The Definite Guide.

   I like the book also because its index indicates all the JavaScript syntaxis. Hence, when someone is programming and forgets the exact word, it is easy to look for it quickly, instead of wasting time browsing through all the book. Another positive aspect, is that the introduction of the book is pretty well organized (Shows you when to use JavaScript, its origin, operators, variables, fuctions, server-side JavaScrit, etc.) and gives you a concise idea of JavaScrpt capabilites.

   However, the downside is that the book is not for amateur programmers since some terms are not explained in detail (the book states that it expects people who has experience with C, C++, Java or Pascal)

   Overall: It is a MUST HAVE book for a serious JavaScript programmer, it is worth every penny you invest on it. But I'd recommend easier books first if you are a firt time programmer.




4. This book is a good reference for those with a decent know-how of Java, Cobol, C, or C++. The best thing about the tome is that it has a neat dictionary styled reference of methods, objects, properties, and not-real-world-enough example code bits. Those who want advanced stuff should refer the CookBook or the Visual QuickStart guides, and of couse beginners are better off with the Thau book or some such.



5. I've got mixed feelings about this book. I bought it as an update to the first edition, and the information between the covers is very useful in itself. However, the information I really need -- the DOM reference -- has been relegated to the CD-ROM. The reason that I buy reference books is so that I don't have to keep toggling between my code and an on-line reference. The DOM material runs to 400 pages - too much for me to print out. Perhaps Sams could have turned the book into a two-volume reference.

5 comments about Advanced Javascript.

1. I just finished this book and it was pretty good. I have been playing around with JavaScript for about 2 years, this book took me to a deeper level of understanding of JavaScript. I did notice, however, that some of the examples did have minor erros in them. But all in all I would recommend buying this book.



2. This book covers its topic reasonably well; it doesn't waste a lot of time on the basics, and it does cover some advanced topics, so it's true to its title. However, there are a disconcerting number of errors in the examples and in the text. The writing is not smooth - it could have used better editing. The book's length is partly due to some very long examples, some of which are presented twice: first to show the whole thing, then in snippets which get their own discussion. The listings of the complete examples are redundant, and sometimes go on for pages; I would have preferred to see these on the CD. Scattered throughout the text are hints that this or that feature of the language doesn't work in this or that version of Netscape or IE; it would have been very nice if there had been a concise summary of all these compatibility issues.

   Overall, though, I found it a useful book. As a long time C++ programmer somewhat new to javascript, I thought it was pitched at just about the right level.




3. I found this book to be a truly great asset. Most JavaScript books just show you neat little tricks like roll overs and fades. This book takes you in deep into JavaScript showing you how and why things work. I did find a few errors in the examples but given the size of the book I would still say over 90% of the examples worked exactly as written, and the few errors I found in examples seemed to be more of typo's than fundamental flaws. I definately suggest you buy this book



4. This book is long, and the code samples are long too. However it has a lot of advanced JavaScript material, that other books just don't cover. I have played with JavaScript for a while now doing simple scripts to enhance websites. This book took me to a whole new level in JavaScript. This is not for people brand new to JavaScript, but if you are ready to move deeper int JavaScript, then this book will do it. I can give it an enthusiastic two thumbs up!



5. There are a lot of java script books out there, and everyone shows you how to do an image roll over or how to to change items in the status bar. This is the only book I have seen that shows you in depth the true inner workings of java script. If you have a basic knowledge of java script and you want to go further, this is the book you should get.

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5 comments about How To Do Everything with JavaScript.

1. I went through several JavaScript books to find one that covered everything I needed. This book was by far the best out there. It's simple enough for the beginner, but still has useful information for someone who has written HTML & JavaScript before. It's just generally a good guide to have around.



2. It describes appropriately the JavaScript language. It is well written with almost no typos. It also has some introduction to the new JavaScript version 2.0. However, it is not clear when it describes DOM, JavaScript, and browser objects, methods and attributes, what it is fundamental for web applications development.



3. The "How to do it with everything s..." is one of the best series of its kind, I have found. Covering many subjects, as it does, I am particularly pleased with the way it deals with Web, or should I say Internet, related topics and still remain quite current. Not an easy thing, what with the speed of changes as fast as they are on-line.
   JaveScript, which is a far more important facility than people give credit for, is quite difficult to explain, especially in a small book. Nevertheless, it is done very well here. Not explained "ad nauseum" but with tight facts and easy to follow examples.
   Amazon sells this book at a great price, which is made even better if you buy say, two books and get the delivery for free. Saves me a fortune, I know that...
   Learn and Enjoy.....
   PulpKult...



4. Experience programmers learning Javascript as a new language will enjoy reading this book. It is clear and concise with simple examples. Novice programmers would also find this book useful. It is organized in a traditional way in which programming is taught. As you go through the chapters, the content becomes a bit more advanced.
   
   This book would also be good for beginners, but it is not as good as Javascript: A Beginner's Guide.
   
   However, this book is not a comprehensive presentation of Javascript and the DOM. You will need a companion book that is more of a complete reference. I am currently leaning toward JavaScript Bible, but have not yet made my decision. You may also want to consider a book that is directed toward specific applications. Javascript & DHTML Cookbook falls more into this category.



5. The book supposes that readers don't know anything about HTML and JavaScript so it introduces HTML and JavaScript at the same time. Also, it covers most JavaScript features and gives you some simple examples. If you are new to HTML and JavaScript, this is the right book for you. You can know the basics of JavaScript
   very quickly.
   
   Since this book only introdcues "how to do some things with JavaScript". And if you really want to know "how to do everything with JavaScript", " JavaScript & DHTML Cookbook" might be the book you should buy.