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"If you are new to web design or an old pro like me, this book is a must-have in my opinion. I love how it starts out with the basics like XHTML and CSS then moves on to the good stuff. Each chapter is full of examples and sample code showing you how to do the most common techniques that you will face as a web developer/designer. I really liked the DOM scripting sections and how to manipulate the DOM on the fly.
"I have not seen a better book on the subject. This one will be on my desk for a while!"
Shawn Jackson, Web Developer, Ft. Collins, Colorado
"I bought this book after suffering through the
Head First JavaScript book. I can actually code in JavaScript
after reading this book and doing the exercises, which
is something I couldn't do after Head First."
Posted at an online bookseller
"I am a graphic artist doing web development,
I'm not a programmer. Fortunately for me, and any of
you out there who are like me, Ray Harris wrote this
book. He speaks everyday English and doesn't assume
you know too much. His text is very clear and straightforward.
This book has given me the technical knowledge I need
to create dynamic web sites and understand the DOM and
object-oriented programing."
Kurt Pruhs; posted at an online bookseller
"I'm an experienced database developer who has had to move into more web programming for my current project which includes some AJAX functionality. I've programmed in VB, VB.NET, C#, classic asp, and ASP.NET, but never done anything but read and debug other people's JavaScript code.
"This book was great for me as it started with basics and then moved into more advanced topics. You get XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and DOM Scripting, all building on each other from basic to complex. If you are already an accomplished web developer (HTML, CSS) then you can skip those sections and dive right into JavaScripting and take off running. For a beginner, you can read from cover to cover and gain an understanding of most web programming concepts, at least from the browser side.
"This is the first Murach book I've read and I learned to enjoy the unique format. I would also buy other Murach books based on my experience with this one."
Jack D. Corbett, Database Developer, Wiseman-Wiseguy blog
"I bought this book to fill in the massive hole
a Deitel book leaves in a college course. The two-page
topic style is great. Others have commented on the Pros
of this book in depth so I will only add that I have
found no cons to date. I am looking into other Murach
titles!"
Posted at an online bookseller
"Kudos to Ray Harris for putting together a comprehensive book on JavaScript that can carry the novice to an expert level of development.... I help run a .NET user group with thousands of registered members and I often recommend Murach titles for those learning .NET or web technologies."
Oliver Nguyen, Bay .NET Users Group, San Francisco
"An essential characteristic of this book, as well as the other Murach books, is that the examples, programs, and applications are all thoroughly tested. This book will work WONDERFULLY to help you build better and more robust websites!"
Marvin Schneider, Instructor, New York
"I've read a ton of books on JavaScript, and Ray Harris' wonderful tome is perhaps THE best modern title you'll find on the topic. The book is intelligently organized, and written in a concise fashion, with practical examples, delivered with a friendly voice that makes what can often be convoluted or confusing concepts easy to grasp for beginners."
Jason Salas, Developer, Guam
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