JavaScript in easy steps

I already knew some Javascript coding and this work is well laid out and good for reference as well as learning the subject.

The topics are broken down into manageable pieces. It's useful to be able to look up a particular command or code word in the index. The only problem that I found is that the book will instruct you to type some code, but doesn't always explain exactly how to understand what that code means line-by-line. Obviously that would mean a much lengthier book in terms of pages, so on balance, it has to be concise enough to get you through a particular topic without spending too much time on any one specific thing. So for that reason, it is good as a reference to find a particular topic.

I bought this book just as I decided to learn JavaScript. It left me clueless. I then bought and studied more detailed material and got a basic understanding in how to write out and code in JS, the basics of the language, how it is used, creating functions and so on.Then going back to this book can now see its worth, it shows you how to code out many interactive things you see on websites so is a good guide, reference point for such things.It doesnt teach you in depth the fundamentals of Javascript which you need first.Furthermore, its quite basic and simplistic so you will probably need google and use other resources but a good starting point when wondering how you can do x thing on your website.

To complex for a beginner. Downloaded app easier with tests etc

This is billed as suitable for beginners but that is the last thing it is. I have a programming background and was looking at this as something suitable for a beginner but it assumes programming skills that a beginner would obviously not have. I'm amazed this is allowed to be sold under this claim.

Well laid out. Perhaps it was clear, but I thought this was going to be more than just js for websites. If that's what you are after, then this is probably great.

I've had several web sites over the years and never ventured into JavaScript. I already can program so moving onto JavaScript should be relatively easy. The text is easy to follow and the examples are well worked out. I'd recommend this book for both the novice and the experienced reader. I look forward to adding some new functionality to my current web sites.

Good set of steps in the book. I have previous programming experience so this book served as a good start and intro to JS.

Liked the format of book, pictures to keep youngsters interestedLiked the progression of learning programming.Also complimentary to authors book on Java.

Good intro and quick reference if you use JS only occasionally.

If you truly love to see all the results in the console you've got a masterpiece. If you read the book and try the samples, you will certainly get an excellent introduction to many aspects of the JavaScript code. I guess that frontend designers will miss some practical examples, such as: how do we get results on the screen? And how can we create stunning user experiences (UX) with JavaScript? If a user clicks on my image, how can we then fire off insane animations?If you know your CSS and HTML this may seem trivial. For humans dabbling with their first experiences of interactive frontend design this book has a steep learning curve.That being said - McGrath's "JavaScript in Easy Steps" is a very good and thorough introduction to the art of code.

Me gustan los libros de easy steps para tener uns impresion rapida del tema.Muy bien explucada la parte de funciones.

The book is good, Charleston book house is bad. They don't ship latest edition as advertised. I paid for last edition (2019), but shipped (2009) version. When I emailed, they said don't have latest edition, told to live with it. Unethical business practices.