The concise and digestible get-started guide to Java Script programming
Java Script Essentials For Dummies is your quick reference to all the core concepts about Java Script—the dynamic scripting language that is often the final step in creating powerful websites. This no-nonsense book gets right to the point, eliminating review material, wordy explanations, and fluff. Find out all you need to know about the foundations of Java Script, swiftly and crystal clear. Perfect for a brush-up on the basics or as an everyday desk reference on the job, this is the reliable little book you can always turn to for answers.
- Get a quick and thorough intro to the basic concepts of coding with Java Script
- Review what you’ve already learned or pick up essential new skills
- Add interactive features to websites with Java Script programming
- Keep this concise reference book handy for jogging your memory as you work
This book is to the point, focusing on the key topics you need to know about this popular programming language. Great for supplementing classroom learning, reviewing for a certification, or staying knowledgeable on the job.
Table of Content
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Java Script: The Big Picture 5
Chapter 2: Programming with Variables 17
Chapter 3: Building Expressions 31
Chapter 4: Controlling the Flow of Java Script 39
Chapter 5: Harnessing the Power of Functions 55
Chapter 6: Coding the Document Object Model 73
Chapter 7: Working with Arrays 105
Chapter 8: Coding Strings and Dates 117
Chapter 9: Debugging Java Script 129
Chapter 10: Dealing with Form Data 141
Chapter 11: Ten Java Script Debugging Strategies 161
Index 165
About the author
Paul Mc Fedries is a longtime technical author with more than 100 published titles. His work includes Web Coding & Development All-in-One For Dummies, i Pad and i Pad Pro For Dummies, Alexa For Dummies, G Suite For Dummies, and Excel Data Analysis For Dummies.