Javascript For:

You name it. Here is a list of various javascript resources I've found useful. Unless you are a Javacript Jedi Level 10 you will likely find the following resources very helpful. So dig in!

"Javascript is one of the worlds most misunderstood languages." - Douglas Crockford

» Links to help you learn JavaScript
» JavaScript Example Code Sites
» JavaScript Example Code

Javascript Example Code Sites

• W3 Schools Examples
• Javascript Definitive Guide Examples
• PDF Reference Guide
• Sitepoint Javascript Forums

• Javascript For On Click - Learn More
  On Click Text Disapears, less favorable way.
  <input onfocus="this.value=''" type="text" value="Search" /> Java Script To Clear Form Fields: (Thanks Josh) <script> function clearOnce(element) { if (!element._clearedOnce){ element._clearedOnce = true; element.value = ''; } } </script> <input type="text" name="rfn" class="inputGrey" value=" FIRST NAME" onFocus="clearOnce(this);"><br> <input type="text" name="rln" class="inputGrey" value=" LAST NAME" onFocus="clearOnce(this);">
  

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• Javascript For Displaying Current Year <font face="arial" size="1" color="#606060">&copy; 2001 - <script language=javascript>document.write((new Date()).getFullYear());</script> My Company Inc. All rights reserved. </font>
  How it looks:
  © 2001 - My Company Inc. All rights reserved.

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• Javascript For Popups
  <script type="text/javascript"> <!-- var newwindow; function popmeup(url) { newwindow=window.open(url,'name','height=400,width=300'); if (window.focus) {newwindow.focus()} } // --> </script> <a href="http://www.aperfectmix.com" onClick="popmeup(this.href); return false;"><strong>Example Pop Up</strong></a>

  Try it - Example Pop Up

  Here is an excellent link to learn everything you need about javascript pop ups. - YourHTMLSource If you want to use CSS to create your popups check out css pop up examples page.

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Javascript Links && Learning Resources:

• Great Javascript Step by Step Tutorial
  A great resource for anyone looking to learn advanced JavaScript. Takes you step by step and shows you how things work.
• Javascript Ninja
  A great book for all aspiring Javascript Ninjas. (Thanks Josh - U = MyHero)
• Douglas Crockford's JavaScript Videos
  
  • Javascript - 4 parts
  • Theory of the DOM - 3 parts
  • Advanced Javascript - 3 parts
• DOM Scripting Book
  Web design with JavaScript and the Document Object Model. Also see DOM Scripting Exploration which is a great continuation of the book.
• Syntax Highlighter
  SyntaxHighlighter is a fully functional self-contained code syntax highlighter developed in JavaScript. To get an idea of what SyntaxHighlighter is capable of, have a look at the demo page.

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• JQuery
  jQuery is a new kind of JavaScript Library. jQuery is a fast and concise JavaScript Library that simplifies HTML document traversing, event handling, animating, and Ajax interactions for rapid web development. jQuery is designed to change the way that you write JavaScript.
• Moo Tools
  MooTools is a compact, modular, Object-Oriented JavaScript framework designed for the intermediate to advanced JavaScript developer. It allows you to write powerful, flexible, and cross-browser code with its elegant, well documented, and coherent API. Check out their Demos!
• Using DOM Scripting to Plug the Holes in CSS
  Can everyone hear me ok? Is this on? Is everyone reading me correctly? Okay, then I think, I think we'll dive right in.