Quick JavaScript
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Quick JavaScript
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
This book will get you programming in Javascript as quickly as possible. It is written for those with basic programming knowledge. JavaScript is the language - the only language - used by browsers. With these tools, you will be able to build interactive web pages.
Are you an experienced programmer who wants to get started quickly in JavaScript and the HTML DOM? This is your book.
Do you need encyclopaedic knowledge of JavaScript and/or the HTML DOM? This book is not for you.
Are you a novice who wants to learn to programme? This book is not for you. In fact, this language is not for you. Get a good Python book.
Quick JavaScript will get you programming in JavaScript as quickly as possible. In addition, it will provide you with a basic understanding of the Document Object Model, the massive data structure used to represent web pages. With these tools, you will be able to build interactive web pages.
If you programme in C++ or Java, there are parts of the book you can skip over because the JavaScript statements are exactly the same. These parts are clearly marked.
JavaScript is the languageβthe only languageβused by browsers. To create interactive web pages, you need to know both JavaScript and the DOM. This book will get you started.
Series: Quick Programming
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"Dr. David Matuszek's books are concise and clear, presenting programming concepts logically with cheerful and intuitive examples. This book series is highly recommended for those seeking a quick primer on a new programming language, whether computer science students or self-taught programmers." - Martha Palmer, Professor of Linguistics and Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781032417578
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC
Illustration: 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 380g
Pages: 168
About the Author
David L. Matuszek was Director of the Masters in Computer and Information Technology course at the University of Pennsylvania, USA (2001-2017). With 40 years teaching experience, and 45 years programming experience, David is skilled in both the design of innovative software systems and in teaching others how to master programming languages in an accessible and engaging way.
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