In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, _Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours_ helps you learn the fundamentals of web programming using the JavaScript language. Designed for beginners with no previous programming experience, this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach shows you how to use JavaScript to add a wide array of interactive features and effects to your web pages. Every lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common JavaScript programming tasks. Practical, hands-on examples show you how to apply what you learn. Quizzes and exercises help you test your knowledge and stretch your skills.   Learn how to… ·         Use JavaScript to build dynamic, interactive web pages ·         Debug scripts ·         Create scripts that work in all browsers ·         Write clear, reliable, and reusable code ·         Use object-oriented programming techniques ·         Script with the DOM ·         Manipulate JSON data ·         Work with HTML5 and CSS3 ·         Control CSS with simple JavaScript code ·         Read and write cookies ·         Use some of the new ECMAScript features today ·         Match patterns using regular expressions ·         Understand and use closures ·         Organize your code with modules