In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours helps you learn the fundamentals of programming using the JavaScript language. Designed for beginners with no previous programming experience, this book&;s straightforward, step-by-step approach shows you how to use JavaScript to add a wide array of interactive features and effects to your web pages. Every lesson builds on what you&;ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success. Learn how Who This Book Is Contents at a Part First Steps with JavaScript 1 Introducing JavaScript 2 Writing Simple Scripts 3 Using Functions 4 DOM Objects and Built-in Objects Part Cooking with Code 5 Numbers and Strings 6 Arrays 7 Program Control Part Objects 8 Object-Oriented Programming 9 Scripting with the DOM 10 Meet JSON Part HTML5 and CSS3 11 JavaScript and HTML5 12 JavaScript and CSS 13 Introducing CSS3 Part Using JavaScript Libraries 14 Using Libraries 15 A Closer Look at jQuery 16 The jQuery UI User Interface Library 17 Ajax with jQuery Part Advanced Topics 18 Reading and Writing Cookies 19 Coming Soon to JavaScript 20 Using Frameworks 21 JavaScript Beyond the Web Page Part Learning the Trade 22 Good Coding Practice 23 Debugging Your Code 24 JavaScript Unit Testing Part Appendices A Tools for JavaScript Development B JavaScript Quick Reference