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This guide explains the components of JavaScript and ways to implement it to meet specific requirements. The material covered includes ECMAScript basics; object-oriented programming techniques and Document Object Model concepts; implementation of regular expressions; methods for handling events to tie JavaScript to a web user interface; security; optimization; and intellectual property protections. The concluding chapter examines the future of JavaScript as it relates to certain standards. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
More Reviews and RecommendationsNicholas C. Zakas has a BS in Computer Science from Merrimack College and an MBA from Endicott College. He is the author of Professional JavaScript for Web Developers (Wiley 2005), Professional Ajax (1st and 2nd editions, Wiley 2007 and 2007) as well as several online articles. Nicholas works for Yahoo! as a frontend engineer and has worked in web development for more than 6 years, during which time he has helped develop web solutions in use at some of the largest companies in the world. Nicholas can be reached through his web site at www.nczonline.net.
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June 20, 2005: Multiple instances of 'toLocalString' instead of 'toLocaleString,' often within the same sentence, make the book appear slapdash.
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April 22, 2005: This is the best JavaScript book that I've come across. Zakas' expertise is clearly demonstrated through his explanations and code samples. This book is now my go to book when I need a refresher.