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5 comments about Using HTML 4 - Java 1.1 - Javascript 1.2 - Platinum Edition.

1. Thank goodness the copy I have is hardcover. I've had to hot-glue the binding already (Ok, it's been after a year of use).

   Use it every time I want to launch into learning a new web development technology. It's not exhaustively in-depth on any subject. But it more than gets your feet wet on all of them. Presents a well-rounded view of what it takes to get the job done.

   Often use it as a reference -- when other, more focused books fail. Chock full of useful tips. Have found it to be consistently accurate.

   Buy this book, read it cover to cover as quickly as you can, then expand on it with more focussed books. I consider it a bargain.




2. This book is just what i was looking for. When i was hired to a web company i didnt' even know what HTML stood for. This book takes you deep enough into things you need to make basic html pages, all the way to venturing into basic javascript, and java. Its isn't something you want to buy if you want to learn java, or java script. This book, however, will help you tremendously when it comes to two things: (1) Just learning html, from what it stands for - to creating tuly user friendly webpages, that look and feel good to users. (2) it serves as my offices Number ONE reference for HTML. It has been our reference manual for months now. It has yet to really let us down. IF you want to learn html with no background in computers (even if you didnt' even have a commodore) GET THIS BOOK IF you want a good reliable reference manual for HTML; GET THIS BOOK



3. This is a thick book. But never misunderstand the fact that no matter how many pages are included in a computer reference, there will always be information missing for the most advanced user. HTML 4 is covered in-depth -- and should be the primary reason for wanting to purchase this title, for I have not found a better reference on the subject anywhere. Java 1.2 and XML receive good general overviews. A review previous to mine suggests other, more comprehensive titles, if one wants to delve into the world of Java and XML fully. An excellent suggestion and something that should be taken into account before buying.

   Regarding "Platinum Edition Using HTML 4, XML, and Java 1.2," it should be noted that for first-time site developers that are looking for an introduction to HTML 4, this is probably not the best way to go. The basics of Web development, such as the best placement for links, graphics, and text, are summarized in the first fifty pages. (First-timers should look for Web development books that cover both HTML 4 and graphic design well.) Following, is a reference-style book that comes in very handy when looking for specific information (that this book covers). I would say, and I think that I share the sentiment of other readers, that this book is geared toward the intermediate to advanced site developer.

   Several more aspects worth noting: The style of writing is clear and straightforward, with few grammatical mistakes; there are plenty of examples (code and screen) with good descriptions of why something works; and I would've preferred that the screen shots be in color, but that would probably double the price.

   This is a good reference book for HTML 4, that includes an overview of XML and Java. It's not everything, but it's excellent nonetheless.




4. The book covers a little bit of everything, which makes it overall a nothing. Although it attempts to be encyclopedic, yet it fails to even make mention important and basic things such as http cookies! From cover to cover, the book is filled with contrived examples and useless discussions on generalities. This is NOT a good technical book. -- NOT RECOMMENDED.



5. I am professional web developer and have been using this book for already a year. It is exellent as an introductory book and then as an everyday reference. For some resons its coverage of JavaScript is not displayed in the book name, but this is the best book I have found about JavaScript and its integrations with browsers.

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4 comments about Javascript Essentials.

1. Poorly written and badly organized. A vociferous NO for beginners and almost useless for anyone with some experience



2. I used this book and made awsome homepage in the net. I am 12 and think this book rocks!!!



3. I concur with the author's assessment of Darkwynd comments. While this book does not attempt to compete with the reference tome written by David Flanagan, it is exceptionally well written with a highly consistent style. Of particular value, it seems that all of the examples are self explanatory. If you get lost in in a particular place, you can still learn something from the next chapter. Also, many technical books suffer from the "casting pearls of wisdom" syndrome, where it is apparent that the author is being influenced by his new fame. This does not appear to be the case with Mr. Manger. Good work !



4. This is the one and only book that I've ever used for JavaScript. It carefully explains all concepts in a method that is excellent for both experienced programmers as well as beginners. Highly recommended!

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5 comments about Essential JavaScript for Web Professionals (2nd Edition).

1. The book begins by diving straight into the examples, without so much as a brief discussion of syntax. I found the example code was usually full of errors. It is not useful as a reference or a learning aid. I bought this book in London to read during the flight home. Next time I go back, I'm going to attempt to return it. Avoid the "Essential XYZ For Web Professionals" series like the plauge (or British Beef).



2. I picked up this book looking for a JavaScript book to use in the classroom. I'm still looking. The authors start with code without giving a good overview of the syntax. I found very little useful content in the 169 pages. Unless you are coding by hand, most of the routines are easily generated with a tool like ColdFusion.



3. If you want a book that awakes your worst instincts, just buy it. Hundreds of lines to explain how a while loop works and minimalist info on Javascript itself. Full of bad jokes about a bad taste "virtual boss" obsessed with adding stupid goodies to your pages.



4. I see that there are readers of this book that are a little upset that they were unable to use this book as a learning tool, but as a reference, this book can't be beat.

   As the title states, it is for Web Professionals. If you are just learning, I reccomend that you start small and work up to this book, you won't be sorry.




5. I thought this book was great. It gives a quick enough overview to keep the attention of a student or professional. This book is not going to be a reference manual, but it is good enough to teach you the basics so you can get a feel for the language, what it does, and put it on your resume.

5 comments about JavaScript 1.5 by Example (By Example).

1. I never really finished this book, I guess it tells you the basic things, I went from the cover to the end, and it really didn't help me out. I got it to learn specific things, new to "JavaScript 1.5" but it didn't tell me either. IE: scrollbar colors, and windows and yada yada. I don't know if it covers all it should, thanks. But if you're a beginner it's okay, I think.
   *alex



2. I was sent this book by my book club by mistake (waited too long and had to buy it.)... I started to read it and realized that it didn't start at the basics like I needed. HOWEVER after going through the wrox book "Begining JavaScript" and then picking this book back up I did learn a few different aspects of JavaScript that were not covered by the Wrox book. The book does bring to light a few different perspectives that might help somebody with certain programming needs, but that's about it. I am not knocking this book it does have it's place. Final thought is figure out what you need and if other books don't deliver this one might :)



3. "Pop up windows using JavaScript" would be a more accurate title. I learned more from online tutorials than this book delivered.



4. Hi
   I got this book since i have read by example books before and loved them.I really enjoyed this book too.This book is for beginners that know basically what programming is but don't actually know any language.
   The lessons are slow paced so you get it, with plenty of examples.The only complaint i might have is that the book has some typos in the code but i have figured them all out and corrected them, proving that i am learning(I am yet to see a programming book with no typos in the code examples.).
   I highly recommend this book to a newbie that has read something like "Programming for dummies" as a primer.



5. I picked this book up having no experience with programming or javascript. I would like to state that the 3 star rating is based on only going through about a third of the book at this point.
   
   For an absolute beginner, many of the concepts have been relatively easy to grasp up to this point and the book seems relatively straight forward and easy to read. All I seem to be making is pop up alert boxes, of course using different reasons to be making them. Being new to javascript...this could be the norm.
   
   My main complaint about this book is all of the errors I have found in it, which consequently all seem to be in the examples. For a person as new to this as I am, these types of screw ups that could have been caught with a decent proofer, cause a lot of confusion. I spent 30 minutes trying to figure out how the typeof value of x equaled what they showed, because it made absolutely no sense. Of course I finally reaslized that someone had inserted the wrong graphic and never noticed it.
   
   I also went in circles in another area about the ternary conditional operator (?:) until I gave up and moved ahead and then realized that they had printed the incorrect answer to the equation.
   
   Considering the number of proofing slips and I am only 1/3 through, I am going to be purchasing a different book.

2 comments about Conducting the Webmaster Job Interview: IT Manager Guide with Javascript, Java Applets, Front Page, Flash, Perl, PHP+, and DreamWeaver Interview Questions (IT Job Interview series).

1. First off, let me state that I'm sleeping with the author. We have been married for many years, and I feel obligated to toss-in my opinion of her book! (guys, you know where I'm coming from).
   
   I don't much at-all about specific programmer languages like Flash and Perl, but I was able to ask the sample questions to job candidates, and they worked very well.
   
   Janet put a great-deal of effort into gathering salient job questions for this book, and I think that she has done an excellent job in condensing the main qualifications that employer's desire in a successful programmer.



2. This book is riddled with typographical, grammatical, and factual errors. It also manages to contradict itself in several places.
   
   Don't buy this book.

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