Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to the fundamentals of JavaScript development.
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