Pro JavaScript Techniques: Second Edition 2nd edition

Publisher Marketing: Pro JavaScript Techniques is the ultimate JavaScript book for today's web developer. It provides everything you need to know about modern JavaScript, and teaches you what JavaScript can do for your web sites. This book doesn't waste any time looking at things you already know, like basic syntax and structures, but instead concentrates on fundamental, vital topics what modern JavaScripting is (and isn't), and pitfalls to be wary of. You will learn about the 'this' keyword, as well as new object tools. You will be able to create reusable code with encapsulation, overloading and inheritance. The most recent techniques for debugging and testing are covered comprehensively, with information on Chrome developer tools, Jasmine, QUnit, and PhantomJS. This update finishes with chapters on constructing the single-page web applications that dominate the modern web, and an overview of JavaScript libraries. The book is filled with real-world examples and case studies, as well as numerous reusable functions and classes to save you time in your development. You will learn the practical skills needed to build professional, dynamic web applications. Pro JavaScript Techniques is an indispensable reference for any professional JavaScript web developer - enhance your JavaScript development today. What you'll learn Real-world techniques for the modern JavaScript developer How to enhance your development skills and be a better developer Efficient techniques for object-oriented JavaScript, including the 'this' keyword The most up-to-date tools for testing and debugging, including browser development tools How to effectively use events, forms and Ajax How to use JavaScript libraries Who this book is for This book is for the developer who wants to get the most out of their JavaScript. They may have purchased the first edition of this book and now want to get up-to-date with the latest developments, or this may be the first time they have come across the title. They could be a working developer or using JavaScript in their spare time - this book will enhance their skills and make them a better JavaScript developer. "

Contributor Bio:  Paxton, John John Paxton is a programmer, trainer, author and presenter who lives in his native New Jersey. Studying history at Johns Hopkins University, he discovered that he spent more time in the computer lab than at the document archives. Since then, his career has oscillated between programming and training, working with many of the various languages used in web development over the last 15 years. He now concentrates on JavaScript and Java, with the occasional nostalgic visits to Perl and XML. When not exploring a new JavaScript library, writing workbooks or hacking code, he enjoys drinking beer, watching movies, reading books, and traveling the world. Ruminations, fulminations, and recitations of peregrinations can be found in short form on Twitter (@paxtonjohn) and long form at speedingplanet.com. Contributor Bio:  Resig, John John Resig is the Dean of Open Source and head of JavaScript development at Khan Academy and the author of the book "Pro JavaScript Techniques". He's also the creator and lead developer of the jQuery JavaScript library.