Ch. 1. Introduction to JavaScript -- Ch. 2. Placing JavaScript in an HT File -- Ch. 3. Using Variables -- Ch. 4. Using Functions -- Ch. 5. JavaScript Operators -- Ch. 6. Conditional Statements and Loops -- Ch. 7. JavaScript Arrays -- Ch. 8. Objects -- Ch. 9. The Document Object -- Ch. 10 Event Handlers -- Ch. 11. Window Object -- Ch. 12. Math, Number, and Date Objects -- Ch. 13. Handling Strings -- Ch. 14. JavaScript and Forms -- Ch. 15. An Introduction to Advanced Techniques -- Ch. 16. JavaScript Libraries,HTML5, and Harmony -- Appendix A. Answers to Self Tests

JavaScript: A Beginner's Guide shows how to create dynamic Web pages complete with special effects using today's leading Web development language. With the growth of HTML 5, JavaScript is expected to grow even more to script the canvas element, add drag and drop functionality, and more. This fast-paced tutorial provides step-by-step coverage of the fundamentals, including variables, functions, operators, event handlers, objects, arrays, strings, and forms. The book then moves to more advanced techniques, including debugging, accessibility, and security. This pedagogically rich, hands-on guide explains how JavaScript works with HTML 5 and covers the new features available in JavaScript. Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter Ask the Expert--Q & A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Self-Tests--End-of-chapter reviews to test your knowledge Annotated syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated Code downloads provided for projects in the book

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