The Art and Science of JavaScript
Date: 9 January 2011 | Posted by: iwingmusic
Once upon a time, javascript was a dirty word.
It got its bad name from being misused and abused—in the early days of the Web, developers only ever used javascript to create annoying animations or unnecessary, flashy distractions.
Thankfully, those days are well behind us, and this book will show you just how far we’ve come. It reflects something of a turning point in javascript development—many of the effects and techniques described in these pages were thought impossible only a few years ago.
Because it has matured as a language, javascript has become enormously trendy, and a plethora of frameworks have evolved around many of the best practice techniques that have emerged with renewed interest in the language. As long-time javascript enthusiasts, we’ve always known that the language had huge potential, and nowadays, much of the polish that makes a modern web application really stand out is usually implemented with javascript. If CSS was the darling of the early 2000s, javascript has since well and truly taken over the throne.
In this book, we’ve assembled a team of experts in their field—a veritable who’s who of javascript developers—to help you take your javascript skills to the next level. From creating impressive mashups and stunning, dynamic graphics to more subtle user-experience enhancements, you’re about to open Pandora’s box. At a bare minimum, once you’ve seen what’s possible with the new javascript, you’ll likely use the code in this book to create amazing user experiences for your users. Of course, if you have the inclination, you may well use your new-found knowledge to change the world.
We look forward to buying a round of drinks at your site’s launch party!
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