This Fifth Edition is completely revised and expanded to cover JavaScript as it is used in today's Web 2.0 applications. This book is both an example-driven programmer's guide and a keep-on-your-desk reference, with new chapters that explain everything you need to know to get the most out of JavaScript, including:

Scripted HTTP and Ajax XML processing Client-side graphics using the canvas tag Namespaces in JavaScript--essential when writing complex programs Classes, closures, persistence, Flash, and JavaScript embedded in Java applications

Part I explains the core JavaScript language in detail. If you are new to JavaScript, it will teach you the language. If you are already a JavaScript programmer, Part I will sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of the language.

Making mazes with Python is a fun way to combine creativity with algorithms. You can generate mazes using techniques like depth-first search (DFS), recursive division, or Prim’s algorithm, where each method creates unique paths and patterns. With Python, it’s simple to represent the maze as a grid of cells and use libraries like matplotlib or pygame to visualize it. For example, you can start with a blank grid, carve passages by randomly choosing directions, and ensure every cell is reachable without loops.

Once generated, the maze can be solved using pathfinding algorithms such as breadth-first search (BFS) or A*. This makes maze-building in Python not only a great project for practicing data structures and algorithms but also an engaging way to explore visualization and game design.