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Web Page Refactoring with jQuery
Jun 10, 2009
Ivan Pepelnjak illustrates the benefits of using jQuery by walking you through the HTML and JavaScript refactoring of a simple drop-down menu.
JavaScript and the Document Object Model (DOM)
Apr 21, 2009
Paul J. Deitel and Harvey M. Deitel show you how to access the objects in a page, how to access the objects in a collection, and how to change element styles dynamically.
Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript and Ajax Video Learning: A JavaScript Library for Ajax
Mar 4, 2009
This video excerpt is lesson 23 from Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript and Ajax: Video Learning.
Introduction to AJAX Technologies
Feb 2, 2009
Get up to speed with AJAX’s place in your web development toolbox.
The Dynamic Languages Renaissance
Jan 30, 2009
David Chisnall looks at the recent rebirth of dynamic languages and what it means for the future of programming.
Enterprise Ajax (Video Training): The XMLHttpRequest Object and Data
Nov 28, 2008
This video excerpt is lesson 4 from Enterprise Ajax (Video Training): Building Robust Ajax Applications.
Using Dojo for Client-side Validation
Jun 23, 2008
Here are the Dojo features that allow you to easily add validation.
Enrich Your HTML Tables with JavaScript Progressive Enhancement
Sep 7, 2007
Use JavaScript Progressive Enhancement to make good-looking HTML tables.
Important Facts About JavaScript and Related Technologies
Aug 24, 2007
Get the most important facts about JavaScript and related technologies like XML.
JavaScript Progressive Enhancement in Practice
Jun 15, 2007
Learn to make a FAQ page using JavaScript Progressive Enhancement.
Getting Started with JavaScript Programming
Sep 22, 2006
Learn several components of JavaScript programming and syntax in this sample chapter, including functions, objects, event handlers, conditions, and loops. You will also learn how to use JavaScript comments to make your script easier to read, and look at a simple example of an event handler.
Employing Rexx as a Scripting Language for Java
Oct 28, 2005
Rony Flatscher introduces the open source and free Bean Scripting Framework (BSF), which allows any Java application to deploy scripts in other languages. Any Java application developer can use BSF to supply scriptability in a user-friendly scripting language such as Rexx.
How to Add Images, Media, and Scripts to Your Web Site
Jul 15, 2005
Images, media, and scripts can really add spice to your Web site and give it a functionality otherwise missing. Find out how and when to add these elements to your Web site to provide that extra flair.
The JavaScript Building Blocks: Data Types, Literals, and Variables
Feb 27, 2004
Ellie Quigley covers some fundamental aspects of programming.
Swapping Out Image Maps
Feb 6, 2004
There are several ways to dynamically change an image's image map, for example to use a central image as the submenu for several navigation items. In this sample chapter from Advanced JavaScript: Insights and Innovative Techniques, you'll learn two different ways to use the appropriate image map for each image: keeping the image map information in the HTML of the page, and the keeping all the information in JavaScript.
JavaScript for Navigation
Jan 30, 2004
Gain a sound base of knowledge of JavaScript-based navigation, how to use it in forms for enhanced interactivity and efficiency, and some ways to combine CSS and JavaScript to add advanced functionality to your Web pages.
Injecting Dynamic JavaScript to Focus ASP.NET Controls
Oct 10, 2003
Because Web applications are generally stateless, it takes some extra effort to offer some of the convenience of a Windows Forms application. Web controls don't support the focus behavior in the code behind but a client-side script does. In this article, Paul Kimmel, the author of Visual Basic .NET Power Coding, demonstrates one technique for refocusing the previous control after a postback.
Beginning the Process of Writing Scripts
Apr 11, 2003
Approach your first script the right way by planning, implementing and then testing it properly. Walk through a simple (yet a step above "Hello World"), detailed example to build a solid scripting foundation.
JavaScript for Web Professionals: Using Image Rollovers
Dec 13, 2002
Dan Barrett teaches you how to spruce up your site using image rollovers.
Getting Data with Forms Using JavaScript
Nov 29, 2002
This lesson includes an overview of the HTML tags used to create forms and the corresponding JavaScript objects.

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