HIGHLIGHT JavaScript master John Resig-creator of the amazing jQuery framework- shares the inside knowledge that makes him the true JavaScript Ninja. DESCRIPTION In Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja, JavaScript expert John Resig reveals the inside know-how of the elite JavaScript programmers. Written to be accessible to JavaScript developers with intermediate-level skills. This book takes readers on a journey towards mastering modern JavaScript development in three phases: design, construction, and maintenance. It first establishes a base of strong, advanced JavaScript knowledge. The book then teaches readers how to construct a JavaScript library. It examines all the numerous tasks JavaScript libraries have to tackle and provides practical solutions and development strategies. It then presents the various maintenance techniques required to keep their code running well into the future. With Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja readers will gain the knowledge and Ninja-like skills to build their own JavaScript libraries, or to understand how to use any modern JavaScript library available. KEY POINTS * John Resig is a genuine JavaScript rock star. Massive name recognition. * Best practices for building a JavaScript library * Advanced features of the JavaScript language * Detailed cross-browser code problems and solutions MARKET INFORMATION JavaScript powers the web, but a lot has changed since the majority of the current JavaScript books were written. This book looks at the modern JavaScript techniques needed by the millions of current developers exploring Ajax, JavaScript library creation, and more interactive sites.