The bestselling JavaScript reference, now updated to reflect changes in technology and best practices

As the most comprehensive book on the market, the JavaScript Bible is a classic bestseller that keeps you up to date on the latest changes in JavaScript, the leading technology for incorporating interactivity into Web pages. Part tutorial, part reference, this book serves as both a learning tool for building new JavaScript skills as well as a detailed reference for the more experienced JavaScript user.

You'll get up-to-date coverage on the latest JavaScript practices that have been implemented since the previous edition, as well as the most updated code listings that reflect new concepts. Plus, you'll learn how to apply the latest JavaScript exception handling and custom object techniques.

Coverage includes:



JavaScript's Role in the World Wide Web and Beyond
Developing a Scripting Strategy
Selecting and Using Your Tools
JavaScript Essentials
Your First JavaScript Script
Browser and Document Objects
Scripts and HTML Documents
Programming Fundamentals
Window and Document Objects
Forms and Form Elements
Strings, Math, and Dates
Scripting Frames and Multiple Windows
Images and Dynamic HTML
The String Object
The Math, Number, and Boolean Objects
The Date Object
The Array Object
JSON - Native JavaScript Object Notation
E4X - Native XML Processing
Control Structures and Exception Handling
JavaScript Operators
Function Objects and Custom Objects
Global Functions and Statements
Document Object Model Essentials
Generic HTML Element Objects
Window and Frame Objects
Location and History Objects
Document and Body Objects
Link and Anchor Objects
Image, Area, Map, and Canvas Objects
Event Objects

Practical examples of working code round out this new edition and contribute to helping you learn JavaScript quickly yet thoroughly.