Javascript & Jquery – Interactive Front–end Web Development

By (author) Duckett, Jon; By (author) Duckett, J
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A visual and accessible guide to JavaScript and jQuery in a built-to-last hardcover edition In JavaScript & jQuery renowned author Jon Duckett discards the traditional programming book template and approaches writing code in a more relevant, less intimidating way.
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A visual and accessible guide to JavaScript and jQuery in a built-to-last hardcover edition In JavaScript & jQuery renowned author Jon Duckett discards the traditional programming book template and approaches writing code in a more relevant, less intimidating way. Full-color and packed with instructional graphics and photos, his books have gained a loyal following by illustrating programming in a way both instructive for newcomers and invaluable for seasoned coders. By discussing JavaScript and jQuery in a single text, Duckett ensures you will quickly be writing your own working scripts. Yet the book doesn''t assume you have experience in either JavaScript or jQuery. By making use of popular jQuery plugins, Duckett illustrates techniques that would require pages upon pages of detailed explanation if you were being taught to create the plugins yourself. This durable and attractive hardcover edition is a book you will have open on your desk as a reference for years to come. * A timeless and lasting version of a classic "Duckett" book in a hardbound, dust-jacketed edition * Completely accessible to those who feel intimidated by the subject matter and relevant to all front-end designers and developers who need to understand JavaScript * Discusses applying responsive design techniques, leveraging APIs to save you time and work in coding, and identifying when to use CSS transforms over pure JavaScript * Beautiful 4-color illustrations and examples make this a terrific academic resource for those of all experience levels JavaScript & jQuery clearly explains the jargon of programming, addressing the vocabulary without making it a prerequisite for readers. Duckett speaks directly to readers, making this an invaluable resource. This book is also available as a set, Web Design with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery Set 978119038634 along with HTML and CSS Design and Build Websites 9781118871645.
Table of contents
Introduction 1 Chapter 1: The ABC of Programming 11 Chapter 2: Basic JavaScript Instructions 53 Chapter 3: Functions, Methods & Objects 85 Chapter 4: Decisions & Loops 145 Chapter 5: Document Object Model 183 Chapter 6: Events 243 Chapter 7: jQuery 293 Chapter 8: Ajax & JSON 367 Chapter 9: APIs 409 Chapter 10: Error Handling & Debugging 449 Chapter 11: Content Panels 487 Chapter 12: Filtering, Searching & Sorting 527 Chapter 13: Form Enhancement & Validation 567 Index 623
Biographical note
JON DUCKETT has been designing and building websites for over 15 years. He has worked with small startups and global brands, and has written more than a dozen books on web design and programming.
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LEARN HOW TO
Read and write JavaScript
Make your sites more interactive
Use jQuery to simplify your code
Recreate popular web techniques

TECHNIQUES INCLUDE
Slideshows and lightboxes
Improved forms and validation
Using Ajax, APIs, and JSON
Filtering, searching, and sorting

ONLINE SUPPORT
Code samples and practical
exercises available online at:
www.javascriptbook.com
Plus bonus reference materials

Welcome to a nicer way to learn JavaScript & jQuery.

Are you new to JavaScript, or have you added scripts to your web page but want a better idea of how they work? Then this book is for you. We''ll not only show you how to read and write JavaScript, but we''ll also teach you the basics of computer programming in a simple, visual way. All you n