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Summary: For serious developers!
Comment: This book has chosen a different approach for teaching javascript to the readers. It first raises a question and then gives you the solution. What I like most about this book is that the solutions are very brief yet complete.It is obvious that the authors have years of work experience in web-development industry because they mention all the most popular problems that a developer might face while developing a website. (If they wanted to point all the tips and tricks, the book had to be named 10001 tips and tricks not 101 ... !!!).
I'm not quite sure if this book can be very handy for absolute beginners. I had a good(but not extremely good) understanding of javascript yet there were parts of this book that I struggled to understand. However, if you are serious about javascript, this book is the one you can't afford to miss!
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Summary: OUTSTANDING!!!!
Comment: 'The JavaScript Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks' is quite simply an outstanding book that any web developer or Javascript programmer would be making a mistake to not have on their shelf next to their computer. As the title says, packed full to the brim with over 100 tips and tricks on how Javascript can be used in uber-cool ways, this book is packed with goodies in and out. At nearly 600 pages, this text doesn't have the lesser # of pages which I usually like about O'Reilly published books, and in the case, the more the merrier!! As per usual, sitepoint has produced a gem; a book that is well written full of useful material, and laid out in such a concise form that brevity ensues even at 600 pages!!
I love all sitepoint books, and its because they publish great authors and employ great layout people for their books that any publishing house in the industry could learn from. I have yet to read a book of theirs that I didn't instantly think was helpful, and my mind isn't changed with this wonderful guide.
***** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Summary: The JavaScript Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks
Comment: This book assumes a strong understanding of JavaScript by the user. This is confusing at times, as you try to understand what the author is taking about. I would have expected a book with this title to spell things out a little better. I found better tips and tricks on-line. W3C website is a better reference.
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Summary: Little Information
Comment: This book may have 101 Essential Tips, Tricks, and Hacks, but it fails at really explaining the language. I was looking for a book that would teach me the language. The content found in this book can just as easily be learned if you're good with a search engine. By no means a comprehensive book on Javascript.
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Summary: A 'must' for any serious Javascript programmer.
Comment: James Edwards & Cameron Adams' THE JAVASCRIPT ANTHOLOGY: 101 ESSENTIAL TIPS, TRICKS & HACKS compiles a range of solutions to the most common JavaScript questions and problems, offering up tested solutions, standards-compliant tips, and keys to ensuring JavaScript code is clean, accessible and logical. From the basics of making a drop-down or fly-out menu to making attribute tooltips display on focus, THE JAVASCRIPT ANTHOLOGY is a 'must' for any serious Javascript programmer.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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