Author Description
For the thousands of Web enthusiasts who got their feet wet with the simple tagging language of HTML, VBScript is the next step. VBScript (also known as Visual Basic Script) is a simple scripting language designed to make HTML more powerful and interactive. With VBScript you can link and automate a wide variety of objects in Web pages, including ActiveX Controls and Java "applets." While other VBScript books are intended for experienced programmers, this one is for the vast majority of HTML coders who are less technically sophisticated but still would like a useful introduction and handy reference. At the same time, this book will be useful as a quick reference for the many Visual Basic programmers out there that Microsoft is pushing to use VBScript as the Web scripting language the already know.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates how HTML users can transition into dynamic web development by utilizing VBScript as a primary scripting tool. Paul B. Thurrott provides a technical manual tailored for individuals with basic HTML knowledge who lack extensive programming backgrounds. The text functions as both a tutorial and a quick-reference guide, bridging the gap between static web design and interactive object automation. It specifically addresses the integration of ActiveX Controls and Java applets within the web browser environment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Introduction to VBScript syntax and core scripting concepts
- Methods for linking and automating objects within web pages
- Integration techniques for ActiveX Controls and Java applets
- Practical examples designed for non-expert HTML coders
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and readers recognize this text as a foundational resource for early web developers transitioning from static HTML to interactive scripting. The prose is noted for its accessibility, making it a standard reference for those seeking to understand the mechanics of VBScript without requiring advanced programming expertise.
Page Count:
142
Publication Date:
1997-01-01
Publisher:
Peachpit Pr
ISBN-10:
0201688921
ISBN-13:
9780201688924
World Wide Web
Reference
Computers
Programming
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