JavaScript & JQuery : Interactive Front-End Web Development Hardcover

[BOOK DESCRIPTION]

A visual and accessible guide to JavaScript and jQuery in a built-to-last hardcover edition In "JavaScript & jQuery" renowned author Jon Duckett discards the traditional programming book template and approaches writing code in a more relevant, less intimidating way. Full-color and packed with instructional graphics and photos, his books have gained a loyal following by illustrating programming in a way both instructive for newcomers and invaluable for seasoned coders. By discussing JavaScript and jQuery in a single text, Duckett ensures you will quickly be writing your own working scripts. Yet the book doesn't assume you have experience in either JavaScript or jQuery. By making use of popular jQuery plugins, Duckett illustrates techniques that would require pages upon pages of detailed explanation if you were being taught to create the plugins yourself. This durable and attractive hardcover edition is a book you will have open on your desk as a reference for years to come. A timeless and lasting version of a classic "Duckett" book in a hardbound, dust-jacketed edition Completely accessible to those who feel intimidated by the subject matter and relevant to all front-end designers and developers who need to understand JavaScript Discusses applying responsive design techniques, leveraging APIs to save you time and work in coding, and identifying when to use CSS transforms over pure JavaScript Beautiful 4-color illustrations and examples make this a terrific academic resource for those of all experience levels "JavaScript & jQuery" clearly explains the jargon of programming, addressing the vocabulary without making it a prerequisite for readers. Duckett speaks directly to readers, making this an invaluable resource.

[TABLE OF CONTENTS]

Introduction 1 
Chapter 1: The ABC of Programming 11 
Chapter 2: Basic JavaScript Instructions 53 
Chapter 3: Functions, Methods & Objects 85 
Chapter 4: Decisions & Loops 145 
Chapter 5: Document Object Model 183 
Chapter 6: Events 243 
Chapter 7: jQuery 293 
Chapter 8: Ajax & JSON 367 
Chapter 9: APIs 409 
Chapter 10: Error Handling & Debugging 449 
Chapter 11: Content Panels 487 
Chapter 12: Filtering, Searching & Sorting 527 
Chapter 13: Form Enhancement & Validation 567 
Index 623