This book shows how to build front-end web applications with plain JavaScript, not using any framework or library. It covers the three most fundamental issues in app engineering: how to validate the data entered by users against constraints, how to deal with special data types, like calendar dates and collections, and with enumerations. It includes the complete Java Scripts for three example apps.
with Applications to Databases and Agents
Focusing on the management of symbolic information, this book explores advanced knowledge systems that surpass traditional database management by providing services like deductive and abductive reasoning. It highlights applications in various domains, from personal address databases to NASA's knowledge bases, illustrating how these systems can facilitate explanations, diagnoses, and planning. The text emphasizes the importance of powerful knowledge systems in effectively handling complex information beyond basic storage and retrieval functions.