Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming

Haverbeke, Marijn

ISBN 10: 1593275846 / ISBN 13: 9781593275846

Published by No Starch Press, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming
• Publisher: No Starch Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593275846
• ISBN 13: 9781593275846
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: very good

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Synopsis

JavaScript lies at the heart of almost every modern web application, from social apps to the newest browser-based games. Though simple for beginners to pick up and play with, JavaScript is a flexible, complex language that you can use to build full-scale applications. Eloquent JavaScript, 2nd Edition dives deep into the JavaScript language to show you how to write beautiful, effective code. Author Marijn Haverbeke immerses you in example code from the start, while exercises and full-chapter projects give you hands-on experience with writing your own programs. As you build projects such as an artificial life simulation, a simple programming language, and a paint program, you ll learn: The essential elements of programming, including syntax, control, and data How to organize and clarify your code with object-oriented and functional programming techniques How to script the browser and make basic web applications How to use the DOM effectively to interact with browsers How to harness

About the Author

Marijn Haverbeke is an independent developer and author, focusing mostly on programming languages and tools for programmers. He spends most of his time working on open-source software, such as the CodeMirror editor and the Tern type inference engine for JavaScript.