[Javascript] JavaScript Bible comments

[L Lay]

It's not bad.  My major complaint is actually more to do with the 
printing of the book rather than the content.  The pages are very thin - 
so much so that the text shows through from the backside page.  The text 
is also tiny - it makes for a difficult read physically.  I also wish 
they had simply published two volumes instead of putting the second on cd.

It's not a beginners book.  It's more of a reference.  I find the 
examples lacking.  I'm not an advanced JavaScript programmer and find 
that when I finally do find what I am looking for, Goodman's explanation 
often isn't enough for me to figure out what's going on.

His coverage is very comprehensive.  I have seen questions on various 
lists that are answered by this book.  The thing I really like is he 
tries to cover the differences between browser implementation.

I think this is a good reference book that would probably be very 
beneficial to someone who's done a bit more scripting than me.  I don't 
regret buying it.

...Lori


Paul Novitski wrote:
> I would love to get your critical comments on Danny Goodman's JavaScript Bible
> http://ca.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470069163.html
>
> Are you familiar with the latest (6th) edition?  What do you like and 
> (more importantly) not like about the book?  I would be grateful for 
> your detailed remarks.
>
> Thanks very much,
>
> Paul
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