Book Details
- ISBN: 979-8329913521
- Published: July 1, 2024
- Categories: Books Computers & Technology Web Development & Design Programming JavaScript
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UserScripts in 20 Minutes: (Coffee Break Series)
About This Book
You use probably use the web-browser more than any other app - surfing for all sorts of information from the latest news, and shopping offers, to what's on at the cinema or how to fix your car if it starts to make a strange noise! Userscripts are magicial little programs you can run on web pages to help make your life better - they can be as simple as adding 'reminders' to a webpage when you revisit it, blocking annoying adverts or helping you search for information - their uses limitless. Not joking when we say 'UserScript' really do unlock the full potential of the web. In a world where web pages have evolved into dynamic, interactive ecosystems, the ability to tailor your browsing experience has never been more valuable. This book is designed to take you from oblivious to a userscript ninja, providing you with the tools to customize, automate, and enhance your online interactions. Through lots of projects, you'll not only learn how to write and implement userscripts that can simplify interfaces, block unwanted content, and add new features to your favorite websites, but also how to optimize, manage and develop userscripts that are safe, robust and secure. Each chapter of this book is structured to provide a step-by-step approach to learning, with real-world examples that illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed. You'll start with the basics of UserScript and managers and gradually move on to developing scripts using simple minimal working examples, gaining confidence and expertise with each step. The end of this book, you'll not only understand the fundamentals of userscripts but also be able to apply your knowledge to solving everyday problems and improve your web experience. Whether you are looking to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, or simply personalize your browsing, this book will equip you with the skills to transform the way you interact with the web.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of Books topics
- Practical examples and real-world applications
- Clear explanations suitable for beginners and experts
- Latest trends and techniques in the field
- Exercises and challenges to test your knowledge
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What Readers Are Saying
Michael Young
Literary Critic
As a scholar in the field of ai, I find this volume to be an indispensable resource. The author's treatment of complex topics is both rigorous and accessible, making it suitable for classroom use as well as independent study. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering this subject.
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Mia Thompson
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This book changed how I think about ai. The author has a gift for making complex ideas feel simple and approachable. It's rare to find a technical book that's this enjoyable to read.
Posted 25 days ago
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I completely agree with Mia Thompson's review. This book exceeded my expectations!
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Sophia Wilson
Cognitive Psychologist
Excellent resource - packed with useful information!
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James Johnson
Education Specialist
As a scholar in the field of ai, I find this volume to be an indispensable resource. The author's treatment of complex topics is both rigorous and accessible, making it suitable for classroom use as well as independent study. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering this subject.
Posted 28 days ago
Ava Miller
Historian
I couldn't put this book down! As someone who's been working with ai for years, I still learned so much from reading this book, clear explanations and real-world examples. It's rare to find a technical book that's this enjoyable to read.
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