Designed for beginners with no previous programming experience, this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach shows you how to use JavaScript to add a wide array of interactive features and effects to your web pages. Every lesson builds on what you've already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success.

Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common JavaScript programming tasks. Practical, hands-on examples show you how to apply what you learn. Quizzes and exercises help you test your knowledge and stretch your skills. Learn how to



Use JavaScript to build dynamic, interactive web pages
Debug scripts
Create scripts that work in all browsers
Write clear, reliable, and reusable code
Use object-oriented programming techniques
Script with the DOM
Manipulate JSON data
Work with HTML5 and CSS3
Control CSS with simple JavaScript code
Read and write cookies
Use some of the new ECMAScript features today
Match patterns using regular expressions
Understand and use closures
Organise your code with modules