Pro JavaScript TechniquesPro JavaScript Techniques is the ultimate JavaScript book for the modern web developer. It provides everything you need to know about modern JavaScript, and shows what JavaScript can do for your web sites. This book doesn't waste any time looking at things you already know, like basic syntax and structures. Expert web developer and author John Resig concentrates on fundamental, vital topics—what modern JavaScripting is (and isnt), the current state of browser support, and pitfalls to be wary of. The book is organized into four sections:
All concepts are backed up by real-world examples and case studies, and John provides numerous reusable functions and classes to save you time in your development. There are also up-to-date reference appendixes for the DOM, events, browser support (including IE7), and frameworks, so you can look up specific details quickly and easily. |
Contents
CHAPTER | 3 |
CHAPTER | 7 |
CHAPTER | 9 |
CHAPTER | 11 |
APPENDIX C | 14 |
Creating Reusable Code | 39 |
Packaging | 49 |
Distribution | 56 |
Libraries | 163 |
Improving Forms | 169 |
Building an Image Gallery | 191 |
INDEX | 202 |
Summary | 212 |
Ajax | 215 |
Handling Response Data | 225 |
Enhancing Blogs with Ajax | 233 |
Tools for Debugging and Testing | 59 |
Testing | 68 |
Events | 111 |
JavaScript and CSS | 135 |
Animations | 151 |
DragandDrop | 157 |
Autocomplete Search | 247 |
An Ajax Wiki | 265 |
Where Is JavaScript Going? | 287 |
APPENDIX B Events Reference | 325 |
The Browsers | 345 |