JavaScript is a simple yet powerful feature found in most mainstream browsers. You can implement advanced features in your browser applications without round trips to the server. In this article I'll explore what JavaScript/DHTML is capable of and explain when you should use it and why.
by Eric Ranft
May 9, 2003
avaScript is a powerful yet often underused feature of most browser-based applications. Commonly, JavaScript is relegated to simple form validations, but this is not the only capability of JavaScript. In this article I'll cover a powerful set of features you can incorporate in your applications today.
This article explores the following examples:
A simple menu system.
A scrollable data grid complete with column headers and row selection.
A whiteboard using VML that shows how to create simple classes in JavaScript.
The examples (created in Internet Explorer) assume a basic familiarity with HTML. Please note that this article is an overview of JavaScript and DHTML, and except for a brief discussion of .NET, does not really address JavaScript's place in the creation of .NET User Controls.
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avaScript is a powerful yet often underused feature of most browser-based applications. Commonly, JavaScript is relegated to simple form validations, but this is not the only capability of JavaScript. In this article I'll cover a powerful set of features you can incorporate in your applications today.
