Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 1272 pages
- Published by: Wiley
- Edition: 5th Edition March 19, 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0764557432
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764557439
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Book Dimensions:
9.2 x 7.6 x 2.5 inches
- Weighs: 5.3 pounds
Reader Reviews
The value of this massive book lies in its many examples. The JavaScript language is simple enough, but its the definitions of the system objects that create complexity in using it. Goodman spends lots of time going over the particulars, with short readable examples. This is great for the serious HTML writer. I'm imagining a reader who's done a good bit of HTML and may have a little experience with more common kinds of programming. That reader has probably looked into the source code for lots of other people's web pages, and has probably seen JavaScript embedded for various cool functions. Such people will appreciate the thoroughness, detail, examples, and friendly style of the book. That intended reader is not a battle-hardened veteran of software engineering or advanced student of computer science. People with more programming background may be disappointed by the relatively low density of the text, and by its organization. The author has created a successful organization grouping by task, but that is very different from a formal presentation of the language and standard APIs. Decide who you are and what you want. This is a book for a specific purpose and reading population, and seems to serve those very well. If your purpose or backgorund are different, though, the organization may not meet your needs. //wiredweird
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