Thomas Theis: Getting Started with JavaScript, Flexibler Einband

Blurb

New to programming and JavaScript? Look no further! With this beginner's guide, learn the language ABCs and start developing applications. Walk through the programming basics: branches, functions, methods, objects, and more. Then create forms and events; use the Document Object Model (DOM); and work with large data sets, processing strings, mathematics, time, and other data structures. Design your web and mobile applications using tools like Ajax, CSS, jQuery, and Onsen UI. Follow code examples and expert tips, and you'll be developing in no time!

In this book, you'll learn about:

a. Language Basics

Master the building blocks of JavaScript programming. From performing calculations to finding and avoiding errors, you'll learn the essential skills you need for web application development.

b. JavaScript in Practice

Start developing with JavaScript! Learn how to work with standard and custom objects, forms and events, and the DOM. Design with CSS, add 2D and 3D graphics with SVG and Three. js, simplify your tasks with jQuery, and much more!

c. Example Exercises

Reinforce your knowledge with programming exercises. For each core concept, follow along with code examples that are available for download. Get insight into professional development with JavaScript through sample projects!

Highlights include:

1. Programming basics

2. Web application development

3. Forms and events

4. Document Object Model (DOM)

5. Ajax

6. XML and JSON

7. CSS and HTML properties

8. Graphics and animations

9. jQuery

10. Mobile apps with Onsen UI

11. Media files

12. Example projects