This Fifth Edition is completely revised and expanded to cover Javascr ipt as it is used in today s Web 2.0 applications. This book is both an example-driven programmer s guide and a keep-on-your-desk reference, with new chapters that explain everything you need to know to get the most out of Javascr ipt, including:









scr ipted HTTP and Ajax



XML processing



Client-side graphics using the <canvas> tag



Namespaces in Javascr ipt--essential when writing complex programs



Classes, closures, persistence, Flash, and Javascr ipt embedded in Java applications-This Fifth Edition is a completely revised nd expanded to cover Javascr ipt as it is used in t oday's Web 2.0 applications. This book is both an example - driven programmer's guide and a keep-o n-your-desk reference, with new chapters that explain everything you n eed to know to get the most out of Javascr ipt, including : scr ipted HTTP and XML processing Ajax Client-s ide graphics using the