[jQuery] Re: jquery books
As a publisher of computer books my favorites are oriented more for the beginner, which I believe is still the largest untapped market for jQuery books. CSS, DHTML & Ajax. Jason Teague. Peachpit's Visual Quick Start Guide. This guy knows how to write and makes a beautiful presentation of examples. Head First HTML with CSS and XHTML. Freeman and Freeman This is OReilly's amazing Head First series written by husband and wife and man it's so much fun to read. Uses a unique visual presentation with self tests and great humor. They have one coming out on Javascript I preordered. You have never seen a book like this, I promise you. Dreamweaver 8 The Missing Manual. The Pogue series from OReilly is, well, to me the best tutorials on the market. I could write an essay on why, but this book has been a gold mine to learn Dream which I believe is essential if you are doing web sites. Learning jQuery. Packt. Chaffer and Swedberg (our own Karl). What can I say. I'd be toast without this book. Sure there is a lot I would like to see changed (like get rid of the quote from the band Devo and put something in meaningful) but they got it out super fast and it works. It assumes a lot of knowledge of css and js, and goes too fast but like I said, its real and its hear. It's a must have. Oh - its best feature is the author is right here in this list and he is really helpful and generous. jQuery Reference Guide. Packit. Another must have. But I expect something a lot better soon. Suffers from too few and too advanced examples. And $40 for 250 pages does not feel right to me but I understand there are not going to be millions sold so the publisher needs to jack up the cost. DOM Scripting. Jeremy Keith. Friends of Ed. Mixed feelings. I liked the first 5 chapters (77 pages), but the entire rest of the book is wrapped around one example and I think that is the wrong way to teach. Note that I have not listed a Javascript tutorial book. That's cause I haven't found one I like. The OReilly books is too fast paced and really not a beginners book. Anyway that is my 10 rubbles. Mitch www.mitchwaite.com Publisher Mitch Waite Group
[jQuery] Re: jquery books
If you like bathroom material, books are great. But you did hear of the web? :-) Jokes to the side, I personally like these sites: http://www.w3schools.com/ - excellent straight to the point learing and reference site and what I like about it alot is that every method, every properties, every example, comes with a browser support, not support compatibility table. Tons of examples with online "try it yourself editor" http://www.javascriptkit.com/domref, similar, but more of a consolidated quick reference. http://xml.coverpages.org/dom.html - has nice converage of DOM from level 1 to 3. Of course, when you need to roll up your sleeve to code a solution, go straight to: http://www.w3.org/DOM/ http://www.w3.org/TR/DOM-Level-2-Core/ http://www.w3.org/TR/DOM-Level-2-HTML/ http://www.w3.org/TR/DOM-Level-2-Events/ Other links I have: http://www.dmoz.org/Computers/Programming/Internet/W3C_DOM/ This is how I began to grasp whats go on with REST. http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dgdcn6h3_38fz2vn5 Of course, there is nothing better a book that gives you everything you need. :-) -- HLS On Aug 22, 9:08 am, Aljosa Mohorovic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i'm using jquery for most of javascript related things and i finally > decided that i should do it better 8-) > my plan is to improve my knowledge so i'm looking for some advanced > books and i found: > > Learning jQuery: Better Interaction Design and Web Development with > Simple JavaScript Techniques by Karl Swedberg and Jonathan Chaffer > (Paperback - Jun 29, 2007) > and > Pro JavaScript Techniques (Pro) by John Resig (Paperback - Dec 11, > 2006) > > please post comments on books or recommend book. > > also looking for a good advanced css book. > > Aljosa
[jQuery] Re: jquery books
Sure man. Just be sure to stop by my Amazon Wishlist first: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1837KOM25L3VI/ref=wl_web/ hehe. Rey... Priest, James (NIH/NIEHS) [C] wrote: So Rey - we can save our $$$ and just forward all our JS questions to you!! :) Thanks for the book list!! Jim -Original Message- From: Rey Bango [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:20 AM To: jquery-en@googlegroups.com Subject: [jQuery] Re: jquery books Aljosa, You should consider the following books as well: Pro Javascript Techniques by John Resig (lead developer of jQuery) http://www.amazon.com/dp/1590597273/ref=s9_asin_image_3/103-50 06438-7850200?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1 7NEJ61FXN0MS11BYFFH&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278240301&pf_rd_i=507846 JavaScript: The Definitive Guide http://www.amazon.com/JavaScript-Definitive-Guide-David-Flanag an/dp/0596101996/ref=pd_sim_b_1_img/103-5006438-7850200 ppk on JavaScript http://www.amazon.com/ppk-JavaScript-1-e-VOICES/dp/0321423305/ ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-5006438-7850200?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=118778 8723&sr=1-1 DOM Scripting: Web Design with JavaScript and the Document Object Model http://www.amazon.com/DOM-Scripting-Design-JavaScript-Document /dp/1590595335/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b/103-5006438-7850200?ie=UTF8 &qid=1187788723&sr=1-1
[jQuery] Re: jquery books
I second Rey on "JavaScript: The Definitive Guide," but I would say it is more of a reference guild. It sits next to my keyboard and it constantly is being opened. On 8/22/07, Priest, James (NIH/NIEHS) [C] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > So Rey - we can save our $$$ and just forward all our JS questions to > you!! :) > > Thanks for the book list!! > > Jim > > > -Original Message- > > From: Rey Bango [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:20 AM > > To: jquery-en@googlegroups.com > > Subject: [jQuery] Re: jquery books > > > > > > Aljosa, > > > > You should consider the following books as well: > > > > Pro Javascript Techniques by John Resig (lead developer of jQuery) > > http://www.amazon.com/dp/1590597273/ref=s9_asin_image_3/103-50 > > 06438-7850200?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1 > > 7NEJ61FXN0MS11BYFFH&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278240301&pf_rd_i=507846 > > > > JavaScript: The Definitive Guide > > http://www.amazon.com/JavaScript-Definitive-Guide-David-Flanag > > an/dp/0596101996/ref=pd_sim_b_1_img/103-5006438-7850200 > > > > ppk on JavaScript > > http://www.amazon.com/ppk-JavaScript-1-e-VOICES/dp/0321423305/ > > ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-5006438-7850200?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=118778 > > 8723&sr=1-1 > > > > DOM Scripting: Web Design with JavaScript and the Document > > Object Model > > http://www.amazon.com/DOM-Scripting-Design-JavaScript-Document > > /dp/1590595335/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b/103-5006438-7850200?ie=UTF8 > > &qid=1187788723&sr=1-1 > > > -- Benjamin Sterling http://www.KenzoMedia.com http://www.KenzoHosting.com
[jQuery] Re: jquery books
So Rey - we can save our $$$ and just forward all our JS questions to you!! :) Thanks for the book list!! Jim > -Original Message- > From: Rey Bango [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:20 AM > To: jquery-en@googlegroups.com > Subject: [jQuery] Re: jquery books > > > Aljosa, > > You should consider the following books as well: > > Pro Javascript Techniques by John Resig (lead developer of jQuery) > http://www.amazon.com/dp/1590597273/ref=s9_asin_image_3/103-50 > 06438-7850200?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1 > 7NEJ61FXN0MS11BYFFH&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278240301&pf_rd_i=507846 > > JavaScript: The Definitive Guide > http://www.amazon.com/JavaScript-Definitive-Guide-David-Flanag > an/dp/0596101996/ref=pd_sim_b_1_img/103-5006438-7850200 > > ppk on JavaScript > http://www.amazon.com/ppk-JavaScript-1-e-VOICES/dp/0321423305/ > ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-5006438-7850200?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=118778 > 8723&sr=1-1 > > DOM Scripting: Web Design with JavaScript and the Document > Object Model > http://www.amazon.com/DOM-Scripting-Design-JavaScript-Document > /dp/1590595335/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b/103-5006438-7850200?ie=UTF8 > &qid=1187788723&sr=1-1 >
[jQuery] Re: jquery books
On Aug 22, 2007, at 9:08 AM, Aljosa Mohorovic wrote: i'm using jquery for most of javascript related things and i finally decided that i should do it better 8-) my plan is to improve my knowledge so i'm looking for some advanced books and i found: Learning jQuery: Better Interaction Design and Web Development with Simple JavaScript Techniques by Karl Swedberg and Jonathan Chaffer (Paperback - Jun 29, 2007) and Pro JavaScript Techniques (Pro) by John Resig (Paperback - Dec 11, 2006) If you want an *advanced* JavaScript book, definitely go with John's Pro JavaScript Techniques. As Rey mentioned, David Flanagan's Definitive Guide is great, too. If you're already at an advanced level, Learning jQuery might be too elementary for you. If you already have a firm handle on JavaScript/jQuery, but you're still looking for a book that is specific to jQuery, you might want to check out jQuery Reference Guide, which takes an in-depth look at every method, selector, etc. in the library with lots of discussion and examples. Also covers the full API of the Form and Dimensions plugins. Note to all: Please don't worry about hurting my feelings if you think Aljosa should steer away from one (or both) of my books. Be honest. I can handle it. ;-) also looking for a good advanced css book. For advanced CSS, I really like CSS Mastery by Andy Budd --Karl _ Karl Swedberg www.englishrules.com www.learningjquery.com
[jQuery] Re: jquery books
Aljosa, You should consider the following books as well: Pro Javascript Techniques by John Resig (lead developer of jQuery) http://www.amazon.com/dp/1590597273/ref=s9_asin_image_3/103-5006438-7850200?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=17NEJ61FXN0MS11BYFFH&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278240301&pf_rd_i=507846 JavaScript: The Definitive Guide http://www.amazon.com/JavaScript-Definitive-Guide-David-Flanagan/dp/0596101996/ref=pd_sim_b_1_img/103-5006438-7850200 ppk on JavaScript http://www.amazon.com/ppk-JavaScript-1-e-VOICES/dp/0321423305/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-5006438-7850200?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1187788723&sr=1-1 DOM Scripting: Web Design with JavaScript and the Document Object Model http://www.amazon.com/DOM-Scripting-Design-JavaScript-Document/dp/1590595335/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b/103-5006438-7850200?ie=UTF8&qid=1187788723&sr=1-1 These books have been invaluable to me. Rey... Aljosa Mohorovic wrote: i'm using jquery for most of javascript related things and i finally decided that i should do it better 8-) my plan is to improve my knowledge so i'm looking for some advanced books and i found: Learning jQuery: Better Interaction Design and Web Development with Simple JavaScript Techniques by Karl Swedberg and Jonathan Chaffer (Paperback - Jun 29, 2007) and Pro JavaScript Techniques (Pro) by John Resig (Paperback - Dec 11, 2006) please post comments on books or recommend book. also looking for a good advanced css book. Aljosa
[jQuery] Re: jquery books, whats the differences
Mine is (working title) jQuery for Designers. jQuery has improved the lives of web developers, information architects, UX designers, and graphic artists (in addition to programmers). It allows for a much more iterative prototyping process that can be managed by the design team on their own. My book is focused on real world scenerios, and jQuery solutions, with design principles to explain why (and why not) to use advanced techniques in these circumstances. The other books will be much more technical than mine. I don't show how to build your own plugin. From a jQuery standpoint its a primer. However, a primer is enough to radically change the way the design team works. Im literally working on the whole thing now, so alot of the paint is still wet. Glen On 7/9/07, Armand Datema <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Now that im using jquery more and more for projects I was thinking about buying one or more books ( since there are 3 coming out ) What is the difference between the books target readers etc. I would like a good book that explains jquery and how it works and how to build and setup my own plugins Armand
