Computer Resources: Learning About JavaScript

JavaScript is an scripting language frequently, but not exclusively used to add dynamic elements to web pages in order to improve the overall page aesthetic as well as the usability of the web page. Most current web browsers have to option to enable or disable JavaScript elements while viewing websites. Brendan Eich, chief technology officer of the Mozilla Corporation, was the original developer of the JavaScript language. At the time of it's development JavaScript was called Mocha and then later LiveScript before it was finally named JavaScript about the same time as Netscape was adding Java support to it's web browser. Javascript is mainly an object-based programming language that does not uses classes but instead clones behaviors serving as prototypes. Despite their name similarities Java and JavaScript have little to do with each other, other than the mimicking of Java naming conventions in Javascript.

Some of the common web page features that can be implemented through the use of JavaScript include the ability to control the position, size, and attributes of pop-up windows, the ability to validate that a contact form is completed thoroughly before submission, the ability to change the mouse cursor image, the ability to create unique image roll overs in menus and photo galleries, and much more.

• JavaScript Introduction: General introduction to JavaScript.

• Turning On JavaScript: Information on how to enable JavaScript in browsers.

• JavaScript Tutorial: More on JavaScript and how it can be directly written into HTML.

• JavaScript Workshop: A workshop teaching the basics of JavaScript in a short time.

• Enabling JavaScript: How to determine if JavaScript is turned on in Internet Explorer or Firefox.

• JavaScript Accessibility Issues: More information on JavaScript accessibility.

• Information Flow for JavaScript: A framework for JavaScript information flow properties.

• JavaScript Execution: An overview on a JavaScript execution framework.

• JavaScript Reference Page: Serves as a useful JavaScript reference page.

• JavaScript Archives: A useful blog containing a variety of posts on using JavaScript.

• Using JavaScript Examples: Tutorials containing VRML worlds which use JavaScript program scripts.

• HTML and JavaScript Tricks: Some useful tricks and tips on HTML and JavaScript.

• Learn JavaScript Tips: More tips on JavaScript covering topics such as storing hidden data and making HTML forms.

• JavaScript Primers: Tutorials and scripts detailing the functions of JavaScript.

• JavaScript and HTML: Provides JavaScript and HTML tutorials, articles, and primers.

• JavaScript and DOM Interfaces: HTML table with DOM Interfaces and JavaScript.

• Java vs. Java Script: A detailed comparison between Java and JavaScript.

• JavaScript Programming Language: The history and application of JavaScript and its predecessor LiveScript, developed by Netscape.

• JavaScript Semantics: A look at an JavaScript operational semantics.

• JavaScript Applications: How to set up JavaScript applications and enhance web page functionality.

• JavaScript and VB Script: A comparison between VB Script Code and JavaScript.

• JavaScript Index: Lists several useful commands and functions.

• JavaScript Cheat Sheet: Offers codes and tips for JavaScript.

• JavaScript Training: Online training and tools covering subjects such as JavaScript syntax, basic constructs alerts, and prompts.

• Writing JavaScript: Learn about the advantages of JavaScript.

• Images and JavaScript: Explains how to change images on mouse-over with JavaScript.

• JavaScript Tool-tip: Provides information on pop up windows and tool-tips with JavaScript.

• Educational JavaScript: A thorough rundown on JavaScript and its functions.

• ECMA Script: Some more useful JavaScript information and its use in diverse applications.

• JavaScript Advanced: How to enhance web pages through advanced JavaScript.

• JavaScript Coding: Offers resources for JavaScript coding and scripting.

• Simple JavaScript Examples: Examples of simple JavaScript class programs.

• JavaScript Programs: An analysis of JavaScript dynamic behavior.

• JavaScript Redirection Spam: Provides a taxonomy of JavaScript redirection spam.

• JavaScript Cookies: Explains how to use cookies in JavaScript.

• JavaScript Server: Provides information on server-side JavaScript programming.

• JavaScript Objects: Useful information on JavaScript objects, history, links, and anchors.

• Object-Oriented JavaScript: Useful data on JavaScript objects such as object constructors.

• JavaScript Date Object: Provides more information on date object which works with dates and times.