Teach yourself how to program with JavaScript -- one step at time. Ideal for developers with fundamental programming skills, this practical tutorial provides the clear guidance and hands-on examples you need to create or customize interactive Web applications using core JavaScript features and techniques.

Discover how to:

Write and deploy JavaScript code with Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010, the Eclipse IDE, or text editors

Work with JavaScript syntax and data types

Use the Document Object Model to retrieve, create, and change HTML elements

Create rollover images and slideshow effects

Validate and provide feedback for user input on Web forms

Manipulate CSS styles and respond to browser events

Develop interactive Web applications using AJAX

Help speed development with JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery