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the_exilethe_exile Kupo!
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I'm interested in web programming, and am looking for some good books on JavaScript and/or DHTML/XML/XHTML to ask for as Christmas presents. Unfortunately, there are approximately six trillion relevant books with at least 4.5 star ratings on Amazon, so I'm having a bit of trouble finding the best of the best. I've managed to find a few good beginner's books that teach how to use JavaScript, and I'm mainly looking for a more in-depth reference book that goes into detail about how and [i]why[/i] things work, but any input is appreciated. Anyone have any recommendations?

(Biggles, your book is on my list already, relevant or not :))

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  • Captain,SimmondsCaptain,Simmonds Trainee trainee
    Java Script for Dummys:D
  • JackNJackN <font color=#99FF99>Lightwave Alien</font>
    I used a few books, all about the same in quality.

    The best thing I can suggest is that you get one or so that describe the Document Object Model and how it's used in JavaScript in addition to using JavaScript as a programming language. Too many times the focus is just on the syntax and modular structure, but not enough real practical examples of it's use in a web browser.

    ;)

    Forgot to mention that you should also look into the W3C standards in comparison to the cheats that IE and other browsers try and use.

    These are ok if that is your target browser, but are an issue if not...
  • the_exilethe_exile Kupo!
    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Captain,Simmonds [/i]
    [B]Java Script for Dummys:D [/B][/QUOTE]
    I'm sure it helped you, but I'm looking for something a little more techie-oriented... ;)


    [quote]I used a few books, all about the same in quality.

    The best thing I can suggest is that you get one or so that describe the Document Object Model and how it's used in JavaScript in addition to using JavaScript as a programming language. Too many times the focus is just on the syntax and modular structure, but not enough real practical examples of it's use in a web browser.



    Forgot to mention that you should also look into the W3C standards in comparison to the cheats that IE and other browsers try and use.

    These are ok if that is your target browser, but are an issue if not...[/quote]
    Will do. Thanks! :)
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    Make sure you test everything you write in as many browsers as possible, and don't worry too much if it doesn't work in Netscape 4.X since that browser is an ancient piece of shit and anyone still using it should be given every incentive to upgrade. :D
  • the_exilethe_exile Kupo!
    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Biggles [/i]
    [B]Make sure you test everything you write in as many browsers as possible, and don't worry too much if it doesn't work in Netscape 4.X since that browser is an ancient piece of shit and anyone still using it should be given every incentive to upgrade. :D [/B][/QUOTE]

    I actually used that once, when my sister somehow managed to uninstall IE, and it was HELL. *shudder*

    And I guess learning JavaScript means I should finally surrender and get a new browser... I'm an IE purist :)
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    I used to use Netscape 4.6 as my main browser, about 4 years ago.
  • C_MonC_Mon A Genuine Sucker
    I used to use Netscape befor Mozilla was released and Opera 7.
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    I went to IE before Mozilla. Mozilla was still too young at that point and I couldn't stand Netscape any more.
  • C_MonC_Mon A Genuine Sucker
    I used explorer in school. But at home I didn't use internet much until I got adsl. When I did get it I used Opera 7.
  • C_MonC_Mon A Genuine Sucker
    ooh! now I remember, I actually used explorer for one year when I had adsl. I completly forgot about that.
  • the_exilethe_exile Kupo!
    When I get my mobo back and I have a PC capable of running more than Windows Media Player and IE at once (just to show how much the world hates me, Newegg send an email telling me it had recieved my package, and then another 5 days later saying they had [i]opened[/i] my package :mad:), I'll probably try out something new... what is recommended? Opera, or Mozilla, or some other strangely named browser?
  • C_MonC_Mon A Genuine Sucker
    Get real1player and use the browser in there. :)
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    Defintely go with [url=http://www.mozilla.org/products/firebird/]Firebird[/url].

    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by C_Mon [/i]
    [B]ooh! now I remember, I actually used explorer for one year when I had adsl. I completly forgot about that. [/B][/QUOTE]

    Your mind probably blocked out the horror automatically to prevent you leading a traumatised life.
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