Pro JavaScript(TM) Techniques

JavaScript usage on the Web has changed in recent times, due to increased JavaScript support in web browsers, and new techniques coming to light. JavaScript is also now being looked on as a proper programming language, whereas in it's inception it was regarded as little more than a scripting toy.This book addresses all the points above in detail - modern browser support (including information on Internet Explorer 7), Object-Oriented JavaScript, testing and debugging, Unobtrusive JavaScript techniques using DOM Scripting, Ajax, creating and using blocks of reusable code, and looking towards the future of JavaScript.It backs up all the concepts with real world examples and full-blown case studies, and also includes several reference sections to allow developers to look up details quickly and easily. TOC:Part 1 - Introducing Modern JavaScript.- Modern JavaScript Programming.- The Browsers.- Part 2 - Professional JavaScript Development.- Object-Oriented JavaScript.- Creating Reusable Code.- Testing and Debugging.- Case Study.- Part 3 - Unobtrusive Javascript.- Introduction to the DOM.- Events.- DHTML.- Case Study.- Part 4 - AJAX.- Introducing Ajax.- XML and the DOM.- Case Study - Form validation using AJAX.- Case Study - Demo doing secure authentication using AJAX.- Case Study - AJAX demo.- The Future of JavaScript.- Where is JavaScript going?- Appendix A - DOM reference.- Appendix B - Event reference.- Appendix C - Browser reference.- Appendix D - Framework reference.