Dynamic HTML: The Definitive Reference
What This Title Covers
The authoritative reference for Dynamic HTML—covering the Document Object Model, CSS integration, browser event models, and cross-browser scripting in comprehensive detail. This reference covers every DOM method, CSS property, and browser API available for dynamic web page manipulation. While specific browser quirks have evolved, the DOM API itself remains the foundation of all modern web development.
Who It's For
Web developers who need a comprehensive DOM and CSS reference. Most useful as a desk reference rather than a cover-to-cover read. Developers working with vanilla JavaScript, building frameworks, or debugging complex UI behavior will find the detailed API coverage invaluable.
Key Chapters and Concepts
- Complete DOM API reference (Document, Element, Node, Event interfaces)
- CSS property reference with computed value explanations
- Event model specification (capture, target, bubble phases)
- Cross-browser DOM compatibility tables
- Dynamic style manipulation techniques
- Form element programming and validation
- Window and frame management
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