Publisher's Synopsis
VBScript is one of Microsoft’s scripting languages, which can be employed in a variety of ways from client–side scripting in Internet Explorer to server–side programming in ASP and the new Microsoft® Windows® Script Host. The language itself has been gradually increasing in power and flexibility, and the newest release, VBScript 5.0 (which comes with IE5.0), represents a huge increase in functionality and effectiveness.
Who is this book for?
This book will be useful for anyone who wishes to get to grips with VBScript. Whether you′ve just played around with HTML and want to find out about the world of programming, or whether you′re an experienced programmer who needs to learn the VBScript language in order to work with the Windows Script Host or develop ASP pages, this book will show you the way. No prior knowledge of programming is assumed.
What does this book cover?
- Complete guide to the VBScript language and its syntax
- Up–to–date details of the most recent scripting engines for Internet Explorer®, ASP and the Windows Script Host
- All the new features in VBScript 5, including constructing classes, DCOM support, and using regular expressions
- The use of VBScript in context with various technologies, including WSH, ASP, ADO, DHTML and VB
- Extensive reference covering the various implementations and the relevant object models
As an experienced developer, you need to get the facts on a new technology fast. Without the marketing hype, without the trivial introduction. That’s what Wrox Programmer’s References deliver. Hard facts on the newest technologies with practical examples of how to apply new tools to your development projects today.
