JavaScript Books
JavaScript is probably the most widely used scripting language in
web development. JavaScript is universally accepted as the preferred client scripting
language. Also, it can be used in server-side web development, like in ASP. This makes
learning this language all the more important. Here are some books that will help you
learn this wonderful scripting language.
Editor's Pick -
JavaScript: The Definitive Guide
David Flanagan
 The title
says it all! The book is in its third edition, and I have liked this book ever since the
first edition came out. The book covers every aspect there is to JavaScript, primarily the
client-side scripting. However, don't be under the impression this will not serve your
server-side requirements. Well, it does and does it beautifully. The book covers every
function there is to JavaScript 1.2, and covers the dynamic HTML part of it too.
The dynamic HTML discussion covers both browsers, also discussing
the Document Object Model (DOM) in both Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer browsers.
Don't miss my favorite part in the book - the form validation code.
If you need one book on JavaScript, this is it! Highly
recommended!
Editor's Pick -
Javascript Bible, 3rd Edition
Danny Goodman, Brendan Eich
 This book is
at par with our first pick, and sometimes even better! The book deals with JavaScript in a
more practical manner. It is written in a more of a "reference book" style, in a
well organized manner. The books contains lot of code, which is highly useful in
day-to-day scripting needs.
Javascript Pocket Reference
David Flanagan
 If you need a
quick reference to Javascript, this is the book you should have. The book is pretty much
the condensed version of "JavaScript: The definitive guide." Don't use this if
you are not familiar with JavaScript objects, especially the DOM.
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