JavaScript is the scripting language of the web!
JavaScript is used in millions of Web pages to improve the design, validate forms,detect browsers , create cookies , and much more.
JavaScript is the most popular scripting language on the internet,and works in all major browsers , such as Mozilla,Firefox,Netscape and opera.
JavaScript is easy to learn! you will enjoy it!
What you should already know?
Before you continue you should have a basic understanding of the following:
1-HTML
2-XHTML
What is JavaScript?
1-JavaScript was designed to add interactivity to HTML pages.
2-JavaScript is scripting language.
3-A JavaScript is usually embedded directly into HTML pages.
4-JavaScript is an interpreted language (means that scripts execute without preliminary compilation )
5-Everyone can use JavaScript without purchasing a license.
Are Java and JavaScript the Same?
NO
Java and JavaScript are two completely different language in both concept and design!
Java (developed by Sun Microsystems) is a powerful and much more complex programming language - in the same category as c++
What can a JavaScript Do?
1-JavaScript gives HTML designers a programming tool-
HTML authors are normally not programmers, but JavaScript is a scripting language with a simple syntax!
Almost anyone can put small "snippets" of code into their HTML pages.
2-JavaScript can put dynamic test into an HTML page -
A JavaScript statement like this: document.write("<h1>+ name "</h1>) can write a variable text into an HTML page.
3-JavaScript can react to events - A JavaScript can be set to execute when something happens,like when a page has finished loading or when a user clicks on an HTML element.
4-JavaScript can read and write HTML elements. - A JavaScript can read and change the content of an HTML element.
5-JavaScript can be used to validate data-
A JavaScript can be used to validate form data before it submitted to a server. This saves the server from extra processing.
6- JavaScript can be used to detect the visitor's browser- A JavaScript can be used to detect the visitor's browser, and -depending on the browser- load another page specifically designed for that browser.
7-JavaScript can be used to create cookies- A JavaScript can be used to store and retrieve information on the visitor's computer.