Author Description

Updated edition of a clearly written, practical introduction to JavaScript. Third edition updates the book to include coverage of JavaScript 2.0. An entry-level tutorial for the reader with absolutely no programming background. JavaScript continues to evolve and grow in importance as a key Web development tool. JavaScript is one of the easiest, most straightforward ways to enhance a Web site with interactivity. Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours serves as an easy-to-understand tutorial on both scripting basics and JavaScript itself. The book is written in a clear and personable style with an extensive use of practical, complete examples. The Third Edition of Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours includes material on the latest developments in JavaScript and Web scripting. Readers will learn how to use JavaScript to enhance Web pages with interactive forms, objects, and cookies. They will also discover how to use JavaScript to work with games, animation, and multimedia. Michael Moncur is owner of Starling Technologies, a company specializing in networking and the Internet. He is also a freelance Webmaster and author, and has written Sams Teach Yourself DHTML in 24 Hours, in addition to several other best-selling books on Novell networks and MCSE training.