JavaScript: An Introduction
Mar 31, 2008 in FYI, JavaScript, tutorials
JavaScript is a scripting language to enable user interactivity in every websites. It is based on the concepts of Object Oriented Programming. The syntax of JavaScript is very similar with that of Java, C and C++. However, though JavaScript is a vast language, it is still easy to learn and to implement.
JavaScript is useful in the following:
- Validating forms from the client-side, saving server time and resources
- Creating mouse over effects like changing colors and images
- Displaying random content without involving server-side programs
- Moving HTML elements on the pages
- Dynamic changing of page contents
- Loading content in a new browser frame or window
- Making online games