Pro JavaScript Techniques, Second Edition

Pro JavaScript Techniques is the ultimate JavaScript book for today's web developer. It provides everything you need to know about modern JavaScript, and teaches you what JavaScript can do for your web sites. This book doesn't waste any time looking at things you already know, but instead concentrates on fundamental, vital topics—what modern JavaScripting is (and isn't), and pitfalls to be wary of.

You will learn about the 'this' keyword, as well as new object tools. You will be able to create reusable code with encapsulation, overloading and inheritance. The most recent techniques for debugging and testing are covered comprehensively, with information on Chrome developer tools, Jasmine, PhantomJS and Protractor. This update finishes with chapters on constructing single-page web applications that dominate the modern web.

The book is filled with real-world examples and case studies, as well as numerous reusable functions and classes to save you time in your development. You will learn the practical skills needed to build professional, dynamic web applications. Pro JavaScript Techniques is an indispensable reference for any professional JavaScript web developer—enhance your JavaScript development today.

What you’ll learn

• Real-world techniques for the modern JavaScript developer
• How to enhance your development skills and be a better developer
• Efficient techniques for object-oriented JavaScript, including the 'this' keyword
• The most up-to-date tools for testing and debugging, including browser development tools
• How to effectively use events, forms and Ajax
• An overview of the AngularJS framework, Unit testing and End to End testing

Who this book is for

This book is for the developer who wants to get the most out of their JavaScript. They may have purchased the first edition of this book and now want to get up-to-date with the latest developments, or this may be the first time they have come across the title. They could be a working developer or using JavaScript in their spare time - this book will enhance their skills and make them a better JavaScript developer.

About the Authors

John Paxton is a programmer, trainer, author and presenter who lives in his native New Jersey. Studying history at Johns Hopkins University, he discovered that he spent more time in the computer lab than at the document archives. Since then, his career has oscillated between programming and training, working with many of the various languages used in web development over the last 15 years. He now concentrates on JavaScript and Java, with the occasional nostalgic visits to Perl and XML.

John Resig is a programmer and entrepreneur who's been developing web applications for over eight years. Having primarily focused on back-end development for most of that time using Perl and MySQL, John changed his focus toward implementing usable web front ends. He holds a degree in computer science from Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, and has published several papers on data mining instant messaging networks.

RussFerguson is a freelance developer and instructor in the New York City area. His interest in computers goes back to Atari Basic, CompuServe and BBS systems in the mid 1980 s. For over 10 years he has been fortunate to teach at Pratt Institute, where subjects have been as diverse as the student body. Working in New York has given him the opportunity to work with a diverse group companies who’s projects ranged from, developing real-time chat/video applications for start-up s to developing and managing, content management systems for established Media and Advertising agencies like MTV and DC Comics.