Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours

Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours

Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours
By Michael Moncur
Publisher: Sams
Pub Date: June 21, 2006
Print ISBN-10: 0-672-32879-8
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-672-32879-4  
                     Pages: 456

		Copyright
		About the Author
		Acknowledgments
		We Want to Hear from You!
		Introduction
		Part I:  Introducing the Concept of Web scripting and the JavaScript Language
			Hour 1.  Understanding JavaScript
				Learning Web Scripting Basics
				How JavaScript Fits into a Web Page
				Browsers and JavaScript
				Specifying JavaScript Versions
				JavaScript Beyond the Browser
				Exploring JavaScript's Capabilities
				Alternatives to JavaScript
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 2.  Creating Simple Scripts
				Tools for Scripting
				Displaying Time with JavaScript
				Beginning the Script
				Adding JavaScript Statements
				Creating Output
				Adding the Script to a Web Page
				Testing the Script
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 3.  Getting Started with JavaScript Programming
				Basic Concepts
				JavaScript Syntax Rules
				Using Comments
				Best Practices for JavaScript
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 4.  Working with the Document Object Model (DOM)
				Understanding the Document Object Model (DOM)
				Using window Objects
				Working with Web Documents
				Accessing Browser History
				Working with the location Object
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
		Part II:  Learning JavaScript Basics
			Hour 5.  Using Variables, Strings, and Arrays
				Using Variables
				Understanding Expressions and Operators
				Data Types in JavaScript
				Converting Between Data Types
				Using String Objects
				Working with Substrings
				Using Numeric Arrays
				Using String Arrays
				Sorting a Numeric Array
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 6.  Using Functions and Objects
				Using Functions
				Introducing Objects
				Using Objects to Simplify Scripting
				Extending Built-in Objects
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 7.  Controlling Flow with Conditions and Loops
				The if Statement
				Using Shorthand Conditional Expressions
				Testing Multiple Conditions with if and else
				Using Multiple Conditions with switch
				Using for Loops
				Using while Loops
				Using do…while Loops
				Working with Loops
				Looping Through Object Properties
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 8.  Using Built-in Functions and Libraries
				Using the Math Object
				Working with Math Functions
				Using the with Keyword
				Working with Dates
				Using Third-Party Libraries
				Other Libraries
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
		Part III:  Learning More About the DOM
			Hour 9.  Responding to Events
				Understanding Event Handlers
				Using Mouse Events
				Using Keyboard Events
				Using the onLoad and onUnload Events
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 10.  Using Windows and Frames
				Controlling Windows with Objects
				Moving and Resizing Windows
				Using Timeouts
				Displaying Dialog Boxes
				Working with Frames
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 11.  Getting Data with Forms
				The Basics of HTML Forms
				Using the form Object with JavaScript
				Scripting Form Elements
				Displaying Data from a Form
				Sending Form Results by Email
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 12.  Working with Style Sheets
				Style and Substance
				Defining and Using CSS Styles
				Using CSS Properties
				Creating a Simple Style Sheet
				Using External Style Sheets
				Controlling Styles with JavaScript
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 13.  Using the W3C DOM
				The DOM and Dynamic HTML
				Understanding DOM Structure
				Creating Positionable Elements (Layers)
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 14.  Using Advanced DOM Features
				Working with DOM Nodes
				Hiding and Showing Objects
				Modifying Text Within a Page
				Adding Text to a Page
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
		Part IV:  Working with Advanced JavaScript Features
			Hour 15.  Unobtrusive Scripting
				Scripting Best Practices
				Reading Browser Information
				Cross-Browser Scripting
				Supporting Non-JavaScript Browsers
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 16.  Debugging JavaScript Applications
				Avoiding Bugs
				Basic Debugging Tools
				Creating Error Handlers
				Advanced Debugging Tools
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 17.  AJAX: Remote Scripting
				Introducing AJAX
				Using XMLHttpRequest
				Creating a Simple AJAX Library
				Creating an AJAX Quiz Using the Library
				Debugging AJAX Applications
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 18.  Greasemonkey: Enhancing the Web with JavaScript
				Introducing Greasemonkey
				Working with User Scripts
				Creating Your Own User Scripts
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
		Part V:  Building Multimedia Applications with JavaScript
			Hour 19.  Using Graphics and Animation
				Using Dynamic Images
				Creating Rollovers
				A Simple JavaScript Slideshow
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 20.  Working with Sound and Plug-Ins
				Introducing Plug-Ins
				JavaScript and Flash
				Playing Sounds with JavaScript
				Testing Sounds in JavaScript
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
		Part VI:  Creating Complex Scripts
			Hour 21.  Building JavaScript Drop-Down Menus
				Designing Drop-Down Menus
				Scripting Drop-Down Menu Behavior
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 22.  Creating a JavaScript Game
				About the Game
				Creating the HTML Document
				Creating the Script
				Adding Style with CSS
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 23.  Creating JavaScript Applications
				Creating a Scrolling Window
				Style Sheet Switching with JavaScript
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
			Hour 24.  Your Future with JavaScript
				Learning Advanced JavaScript Techniques
				Future Web Technologies
				Planning for the Future
				Moving on to Other Languages
				Summary
				Q&A
				Quiz Questions
				Quiz Answers
				Exercises
		Part VII:  Appendixes
			Appendix A.  Other JavaScript Resources
				Other Books
				JavaScript Websites
				Web Development Sites
				This Book's Website
			Appendix B.  Tools for JavaScript Developers
				HTML and Text Editors
				HTML Validators
				Debugging Tools
			Appendix C.  Glossary
			Appendix D.  JavaScript Quick Reference
				Built-in Objects
				Creating and Customizing Objects
				JavaScript Statements
				JavaScript Built-in Functions
			Appendix E.  DOM Quick Reference
				DOM Level 0
				DOM Level 1
		Index