Computer Book Reviews
JavaScript 1.5 by Example by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes and Kathie Kingsley-Hughes
Que, January 2001.Trade Paperback, 299 pages.
ISBN: 0789724995
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Amazon.com.
This JavaScript reference focuses heavily on an instructional method that is highly effective in teaching programming -- providing lots of examples and sample code. Each new JavaScript concept and technique is illustrated through the use of screen shots; plenty of sample code with instructional text is also provided. The book does not cover many advanced topics. However, unlike some more complicated references, it does provide a very simple introduction to JavaScript for beginners that will give programmers a solid foundation for more advanced topics. Also, the authors do a good job of providing information about how the different browser versions read and display JavaScript and HTML. A section on debugging -- finding and removing errors -- is especially helpful. JavaScript 1.5 by Example provides a great introduction to JavaScript programming for web developers and website owners.
Web Publishing with HTML and XHTML in 21 Days by Laura Lemay
Sams, March 2001.Trade Paperback, 834 pages.
ISBN: 0672320770
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
This reference acts as an introduction to web publishing, covering everything from creating and uploading webpages, to formatting webpage text to including multimedia on your website. Other concepts covered include: links, tables, web graphics, frames, web forms, style sheets, promotion and website maintenance. Noted web programming author Laura Lemay strikes again with this handy web publishing introductory reference. This updated edition of earlier web publishing how-to books includes instruction on XHTML, style sheets, dynamic HTML, usability and other more recent web publishing subjects. As always, Lemay's references help readers obtain a solid grasp of the subject matter. Lemay also provides information about what makes a good web page with examples of good websites -- advice which if taken by the reader should lead to an overall better design. Highly recommended for web publishing novices.
XML and Java from Scratch by Nicholas Chase
Que, March 2001.Trade Paperback, 486 pages.
ISBN: 0789724766
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
XML and Java are buzz words in the industry -- but they are also useful web publishing tools that developers need to be familiar with. The book jumps straight into the instruction, coding and examples as it follows the construction of a website and applications for ChaseWeb Furniture, a fictional catalog furniture company. As the applications and website are developed, the reader is taught programming and development skills. Concepts and methods introduced to the reader include style sheets, XSL, data structure, XML schema, XSL processors, JDOM, DOM, XQL, SQL databases, SAX and SOAP. XML and Java from Scratch is targeted at beginners but prior programming experience and familiarity with web publishing would help readers understand the material more quickly. The book uses a unique and useful approach that can help programmers develop XML and Java skills, while learning how to build an actual website with functional ecommerce applications.
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