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Simply JavaScript

Table Of Contents

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0. Preface
   • Who Should Read this Book?
   • What’s Covered in this Book?
   • The Book’s Web Site
     • The Code Archive
     • Updates and Errata
   • The SitePoint Forums
   • The SitePoint Newsletters
   • Your Feedback
   • Acknowledgments
     • Kevin Yank
     • Cameron Adams
   • Conventions Used in this Book
     • Code Samples
     • Tips, Notes, and Warnings
1. 1. The Three Layers of the Web
   • Keep ’em Separated
   • Three Layers
     • HTML for Content
     • CSS for Presentation
     • JavaScript for Behavior
   • The Right Way
   • JavaScript Libraries
   • Let’s Get Started!
2. 2. Programming with JavaScript
   • Running a JavaScript Program
   • Statements: Bite-sized Chunks for your Browser
   • Comments: Bite-sized Chunks Just for You
   • Variables: Storing Data for your Program
     • Variable Types: Different Types for Different Data
   • Conditions and Loops: Controlling Program Flow
     • Conditions: Making Decisions
     • Loops: Minimizing Repetition
   • Functions: Writing Code for Later
     • Arguments: Passing Data to a Function
     • Return Statements: Outputting Data from a Function
     • Scope: Keeping your Variables Separate
   • Objects
   • Unobtrusive Scripting in the Real World
   • Summary
3. 3. Document Access
   • The Document Object Model: Mapping your HTML
     • Text Nodes
     • Attribute Nodes
   • Accessing the Nodes you Want
     • Finding an Element by ID
     • Finding Elements by Tag Name
     • Finding Elements by Class Name
     • Navigating the DOM Tree
     • Interacting with Attributes
   • Changing Styles
     • Changing Styles with Class
   • Example: Making Stripy Tables
     • Finding All Tables with Class dataTable
     • Getting the Table Rows for Each Table
     • Adding the Class alt to Every Second Row
     • Putting it All Together
   • Exploring Libraries
     • Prototype
     • jQuery
     • Dojo
   • Summary
4. 4. Events
   • An Eventful History
   • Event Handlers
     • Default Actions
     • The this Keyword
     • The Problem with Event Handlers
   • Event Listeners
     • Default Actions
     • Event Propagation
     • The this Keyword
     • The Internet Explorer Memory Leak
     • Putting it All Together
   • Example: Rich Tooltips
     • The Static Page
     • Making Things Happen
     • The Workhorse Methods
     • The Dynamic Styles
     • Putting it All Together
   • Example: Accordion
     • The Static Page
     • The Workhorse Methods
     • The Dynamic Styles
     • Putting it All Together
   • Exploring Libraries
   • Summary
5. 5. Animation
   • The Principles of Animation
   • Controlling Time with JavaScript
     • Using Variables with setTimeout
     • Stopping the Timer
     • Creating a Repeating Timer
     • Stopping setInterval
   • Revisiting Rich Tooltips
   • Old-school Animation in a New-school Style
   • Path-based Motion
     • Animating in Two Dimensions
     • Creating Realistic Movement
     • Moving Ahead
   • Revisiting the Accordion Control
     • Making the Accordion Look Like it’s Animated
     • Changing the Code
   • Exploring Libraries
     • script.aculo.us
   • Summary
6. 6. Form Enhancements
   • HTML DOM Extensions
     • Example: Dependent Fields
     • Example: Cascading Menus
   • Form Validation
     • Intercepting Form Submissions
     • Regular Expressions
     • Example: Reusable Validation Script
   • Custom Form Controls
     • Example: Slider
   • Exploring Libraries
     • Form Validation
     • Custom Controls
   • Summary
7. 7. Errors and Debugging
   • Nothing Happened!
   • Common Errors
     • Syntax Errors
     • Runtime Errors
     • Logic Errors
   • Debugging with Firebug
   • Summary
8. 8. Ajax
   • XMLHttpRequest: Chewing Bite-sized Chunks of Content
     • Creating an XMLHttpRequest Object
     • Calling a Server
     • Dealing with Data
   • A Word on Screen Readers
   • Putting Ajax into Action
   • Seamless Form Submission with Ajax
   • Exploring Libraries
     • Prototype
     • Dojo
     • jQuery
     • YUI
     • MooTools
   • Summary
9. 9. Looking Forward
   • Bringing Richness to the Web
     • Easy Exploration
     • Easy Visualization
     • Unique Interaction
   • Rich Internet Applications
     • Widgets
   • JavaScript Off the Web
   • Exploring Libraries
     • Dojo
     • Google Web Toolkit
   • Summary
10. A. The Core JavaScript Library
    • The Object
    • Event Listener Methods
    • Script Bootstrapping
    • CSS Class Management Methods
    • Retrieving Computed Styles
    • The Complete Library
11. Index

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