javascript

As you know, Javascript can be thought of as an extension to HTML – this allows authors to incorporate some functionality into their website, from controlling webpage navigation to adding interactive content. Javascript is one of the best ways to jazz-up your webpage.

There are so many advantages of using  Javascript, so if you are right in the middle of setting up your very first website then you are sure to be interested in reading this blog post which will show you  some good Javascript books to get you started.

Javascript is used on almost all websites. Social networking sites like Facebook use it so we can post a status without leaving the page, while gaming sites like http://www.partycasino.com use it to make their content interactive, as well as animate their pages with pictures and videos. Javascript is also commonly used to record information about the user’s reading habits, like how long they stayed on a certain page and what they looked at. Let’s have a look at some handy Javascript books to get you started.

 

• JavaScript: A Beginner’s Guide by John Pollock

This ebook teaches you the latest JavaScript features, how to add interactivity and special effects to websites and how to incorporate XHTML. It has a step-by-step guide which is simple and clear.

• Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours by Michael Moncur

Sams book compresses everything you need to know about JavaScript programming into bitesize chunks, as well as providing easy-to-understand tutorials.

• How To Do Everything With JavaScript by Scott Duffy

This book shows you how to write basic Javascript through step-by-step examples. There’s also a more advanced chapter, so once you’ve mastered the basics you can begin to develop your skills even further.