Pro Javascript Design Patterns (Paperback)  | Released: 2008

JavaScript is hot, and design patterns in JavaScript are a much sought after topic amongst more experienced web developers. Gives the reader all they need to know to implement several design patterns, along with real world examples There isn't a direct competitor to this book, although some books have touched on the topic JavaScript is capable of full object-oriented capabilities, and by applying OOP principles, best practices, and design patterns to your code, you can make it more powerful, more efficient, and easier to work with alone or as part of a team. With Pro JavaScript Design Patterns, you’ll start with the basics of object-oriented programming in JavaScript applicable to design patterns, including making JavaScript more expressive, inheritance, encapsulation, information hiding, and more. With that covered, you can kick-start your JavaScript development in the second part of the book, where you’ll find details on how to implement and take advantage of several design patterns in JavaScript, including composites, decorators, façades, adapters, and many more. Each chapter is packed with real-world examples of how the design patterns are best used and expert advice on writing better code, as well as what to watch out for. Along the way you’ll discover how to create your own libraries and APIs for even more efficient coding. Written for: Intermediate to advanced JavaScript developers