JavaScript Cookbook: Programming the Web

by Shelley Powers

Problem solving with JavaScript is a lot trickier now that its use has expanded considerably in size, scope, and complexity. This cookbook has your back, with recipes for common tasks across the JavaScript world, whether you're working in the browser, the server, or a mobile environment. Each recipe includes reusable code and practical advice for tackling JavaScript objects, Node, Ajax, JSON, data persistence, graphical and media applications, complex frameworks, modular JavaScript, APIs, and many related technologies.Aimed at people who have some experience with JavaScript, the first part covers traditional uses of JavaScript, along with new ideas and improved functionality. The second part dives into the server, mobile development, and a plethora of leading-edge tools. You'll save time--and learn more about JavaScript in the process.Topics functions, and the JavaScript ObjectAccessing the user interfaceTesting and accessibilityCreating and using JavaScript librariesClient-server communication with AjaxRich, interactive web effectsJavaScript, All Blown ECMAScript standard objectsUsing Node on the serverModularizing and managing JavaScriptComplex JavaScript frameworksAdvanced client-server communicationsVisualizations and client-server graphicsMobile application development

Genres: Programming, Reference, Technology, Coding, Computers, Software, Nonfiction

634 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2010

Reviews

[Darcy · Rating 2 out of 5]

A cookbook is useful... but there are many better books on javascript from O'Reilly. My favourite is Javascript Patterns. Javascript the definitive guide 6th ed is also a must have.

[Mohamed Krid · Rating 3 out of 5]

it is a good book , it makes know alot more about the ECMASript5 and it cover the contact points between the language and its environment(SVG , HTML , JQUERY ... ) .but this book is little bit outdated

[Janet Cruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good book and is well organized. great reference when you need to refresh your mind about some code.

[Naing Tan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how it’s written in a question and answer format.

[S2ut · Rating 5 out of 5]

read half & node