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Summary: worse than the dummy books
Comment: This book does not have a single, practical, real world application. Not one of the examples given exist in an actual website. If you enjoy creating javascripts in a vacuum free of any other code (like "hello world" exercises) then maybe this book is for you. For anyone interested in real life javascript applications I recommend you look elsewhere. All I really wanted to know was how to do a rollover. The author has dedicated a whopping 10 pages to this fundamental function, and none of the examples work, even if I copy them directly from the CD into my html pages. What a joke!
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Summary: Nice for basics
Comment: This book is really a gentle introduction to Javascript. I think it is aimed more at the hobbyist, or someone wondering into Javascript who just wants to have a look see first. It will teach the basics, which may be enough for most people who just want to jazz up their site, but it also gives you a good foundation to move onto more advanced text.The book also includes assignment questions at the end of most chapters so you can test what you have learnt. The answers are in the back of the book. Assignment questions are such a valuable asset to programming publications but sadly most don't include them. The book also has a nice DOM reference listing the properties and methods for most objects, however it isn't a complete reference. I used this book with Beginning Javascript (wrox press), I think the two publications compliment each other well.
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Summary: Excellent Teacher
Comment: Thau is an excellent teacher. He breaks the code down for you to understand. This book is perfect for the beginner and teaches you all you need to get started.
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Summary: Javascript Lookout!
Comment: Here it is 2:30am, I have to work tomorrow but I can't put this book down! After the 3rd chapter I'm writing simple little scripts and having a blast. Sure it's simple little coding so far but I'm learning the basics and now know what variables, strings and functions are. Being a programming NEWBIE I'm already hooked and can't wait until I get off work and can get back into this book and code some more!About 2 hours ago I had a vague idea of what Javascript was and now I'm writing it and understanding it. Thanks Thau!
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Summary: Just starting JavaScript? This book is it.
Comment: As a beginner in the world of JavaScrit, I was very apprehensive at learning a new computer language at my old age. To my delight Mr. Thau takes the beginner on a spellbound path to no return. Once you start reading the book you just want to get more involved! And quickly you will realize that with the hands on approach it is not that hard after all ! Great book for a beginner. I would recommend to anyone interested in making their dead HTML comes alive.
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