Secrets of the javascript ninja (1st ed )

JavaScript master John Resig-creator of the amazing jQuery framework-

shares the inside knowledge that makes him the true JavaScript Ninja.

In Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja, JavaScript expert John Resig reveals the

inside know-how of the elite JavaScript programmers. Written to be accessible

to JavaScript developers with intermediate-level skills.

This book takes readers on a journey towards mastering modern JavaScript

development in three phases: design, construction, and maintenance. It first

establishes a base of strong, advanced JavaScript knowledge. The book then

teaches readers how to construct a JavaScript library. It examines all the numerous

tasks JavaScript libraries have to tackle and provides practical solutions and

development strategies. It then presents the various maintenance techniques

required to keep their code running well into the future.

With Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja readers will gain the knowledge and

Ninja-like skills to build their own JavaScript libraries, or to understand how to

use any modern JavaScript library available.

• John Resig is a genuine JavaScript rock star. Massive name recognition.

• Best practices for building a JavaScript library

• Advanced features of the JavaScript language

• Detailed cross-browser code problems and solutions

JavaScript powers the web, but a lot has changed since the majority of the current

JavaScript books were written. This book looks at the modern JavaScript

techniques needed by the millions of current developers exploring Ajax,

JavaScript library creation, and more interactive sites.