JavaScript: the Complete Reference, 2nd Edition

Name: JavaScript: the Complete Reference, 2nd Edition
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ISBN: 9780072253573

ISBN-10: 0072253576

ISBN-13: 9780072253573

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Thomas A. Powell, Fritz Schneider

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JavaScript 2.0 is the next major step in the evolution of the JavaScript language, providing users with the core knowledge they need, while providing extended flexibility for customization Includes expanded coverage of XML, plus event handling, object oriented programming, IE-specific content, and much more Sample code gives readers a chance to work through book's projects-as well as use the code as groundwork for their own creations Comprehensive coverage-new users can learn the basics, and existing users who just want to learn about the new features of the upgrade can quickly find the information they need

Book details

List price: $49.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne
Publication date: 6/28/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 976
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 2.00" tall
Weight: 3.432



Acknowledgments



Introduction



Introduction to JavaScript


First Look at JavaScript


Adding JavaScript to XHTML Documents


History and Use of JavaScript


Summary



JavaScript Core Features--Overview


Basic Definitions


Language Characteristics


Variables


Basic Data Types


Composite Types


Flow Control Statements


Loops


Functions


Input and Output in JavaScript


Regular Expressions


Comments


Summary



Core Language



Data Types and Variables


Key Concepts


JavaScript's Primitive Types


Composite Types


Type Conversion


Variables


Summary



Operators, Expressions, and Statements


Statement Basics


Operators


Core JavaScript Statements


Summary



Functions


Function Basics


Global and Local Variables


Functions as Objects


Recursive Functions


Using Functions


Summary



Objects


Objects in JavaScript


Object Fundamentals


Generic and User-Defined Objects


Object-Oriented JavaScript


JavaScript's Object-Oriented Reality


Summary



Array, Date, Math, and Type-Related Objects


Array


Boolean


Date


Global


Math


Number


String


Object Types and Primitive Types


Summary



Regular Expressions


The Need for Regular Expressions


The Concept of Regular Expressions


Introduction to JavaScript Regular Expressions


RegExp Object


String Methods for Regular Expressions


Advanced Regular Expressions


Limitations of Regular Expressions


Summary



Fundamental Client-Side JavaScript



JavaScript Object Models


Object Model Overview


The Initial JavaScript Object Model


The Document Object


Putting It All Together


The Object Models


The Nightmare of Cross-Browser Object Support


Summary



The Standard Document Object Model


DOM Flavors


Document Trees


Accessing Elements


Creating Nodes


Inserting and Appending Nodes


Deleting and Replacing Nodes


Manipulating Attributes


The DOM and HTML Elements


The DOM and CSS


DOM Traversal API


DOM Range Selections


Coming Soon to the DOM


The DOM Versus DHTML Object Models


Summary



Event Handling


Overview of Events and Event Handling


The Basic Event Model


Overview of Modern Event Models


Netscape 4 Event Model


Internet Explorer 4+ Event Model


DOM2 Event Model


Event Model Issues


Summary



Using JavaScript



Controlling Windows and Frames


Introduction to Window


Dialogs


Opening and Closing Generic Windows


Inter-Window Communication Details


Controlling Windows


Window Events


Frames: A Special Case of Windows


Window Extensions


Summary



Handling Documents


Historic Document Object Properties


Basic Document Methods


Traditional HTML Element Access with Document


Document Object Model Redux


DOM Table Manipulation


DOM Applied


Summary



Form Handling


The Need for JavaScript Form Checking


Form Basics


Form Fields


Form Validation


Form Usability and JavaScript


Dynamic Forms


Summary



Dynamic Effects: Rollovers, Positioning, and Animation


Images


Rollover Buttons


Traditional Browser-Specific DHTML


Standards-Based DHTML


Applied DHTML


Practical DHTML


Summary



Navigation and Site Visit Improvements


Implementation Issues


Pull-Down Menus


DHTML Menus


Navigation Assistance with Cookies


Internet Explorer State Extensions


Work Smarter, Not Harder


Summary



Browser and Capabilities Detection


Browser Detection Basics


Browser Detection Basics: The Navigator Object


What to Detect


Advanced Detection Techniques


Browser Detection in Practice


Browser Control


Summary



Advanced Topics



JavaScript and Embedded Objects


Java


Plug-ins


ActiveX


Summary



Remote JavaScript


The Basic Idea of Remote JavaScript


One-Way Communication


Two-Way Communication


Problems with Innerbrowsing


Summary



JavaScript and XML


Overview of XML


The DOM and XML


Scripting Internet Explorer XML Data Islands


Remote XML


Summary



Real World JavaScript



Browser-Specific Extensions and Considerations


Internet Explorer


Netscape Browser


Mozilla-Based Browsers


Summary



JavaScript Security


JavaScript Security Models


Configurable Security Policies


Browser Security Problems with JavaScript


Cross-Site Scripting


Summary



JavaScript Programming Practices


Errors


Debugging


Defensive Programming


Coding Style


Speeding Up Your Code


Protecting Your Code


Summary



Appendixes



Core Syntax Quick Reference


Language Fundamentals


Data Types


Operators


Flow Control Constructs


Exceptions


Regular Expressions



JavaScript Object Reference


Object Models


JavaScript Object Reference



JavaScript Reserved Words


Index