JavaScript and Ajax Tips & Tutorials - 2008

JavaScript is an easy-to-use programming language that is common on Web pages. It can enhance the dynamics and interactive features of your site with small amounts of code.

Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), is a group of inter-related Web development techniques (including JavaScript, PHP, among others) used for creating interactive Web applications.

How to Create an Ajax Autocomplete Text Field: • Part 1: In this series we're going to use AJAX to create an autocomplete text field using the Eclipse Web Tools Platform with the Apache Tomcat server. In this installment, we'll learn how to configure the development environment.; • Part 2: In this installment we'll construct the The Fund Java class, which will act as a container for all the fund's properties. On the server, we'll store a collection of funds to be searched. Matching ones will be converted to a JSON array and returned to the browser for displaying in our autocomplete list.; • Part 3: In this installment we'll be developing the AutocompleteServlet. The servlet acts much like an ASP, Perl or PHP script in that it's executed by the server and accepts parameters from the browser.; • Part 4: Now it's time to turn our attention to the Web components. This week we'll create the CSS file, since it, along with the JavaScript file, need to be linked to the AutocompleteSearch.jsp page.; • Part 5: In part 4 of the series, we defined the appearance of our autocomplete control using an external cascading style sheet (CSS). This week we'll create a JavaScript file to manage the behavior of the autocomplete control in the browser.; • Part 6: In part 5 of the series, the AutocompleteList JavaScript file, we wrote the client-side script to manage the behavior of the Autocomplete control in the browser. This week we're going to finish the remaining Web files, including the AutocompleteSearch.jsp page.
An Introduction to JavaScript Object Notation (JSON): JavaScript Object Notation, or JSON for short, is a lightweight data-interchange format which may prove to be a viable alternative to XML for IT developers. It's easy to read and write by people as well as for machines to parse and generate. By Rob Gravelle. 0227
Using Multiple JavaScript Onload Functions: When scripts are written they're used to accomplish a given task, such as creating a rotating picture gallery, or to validate a form. For each task, a separate script is necessary. Often, a script is called using an onload function. By Lee Underwood. 0121
Universally Related Popup Menus Ajax Edition: • Part 1: This week we look at a brief overview of AJAX, some relevant JavaScript 1.3 enhancements, how to run the example and using the script within your own Web page. By Rob Gravelle. 0123; • Part 2: Last week we looked at a brief overview of Ajax, relevant JavaScript 1.3 enhancements, how to run the example and using the script within your own Web page. This week we look at additional functionality that you'd like to add to scripts and an in-depth explanation of the JavaScript code. By Rob Gravelle. 0130; • Part 3: Last week we looked at an in-depth explanation of the JavaScript code. This week, we conclude the series with a line-by-line walkthrough of the JavaScript code and describe the server-side classic ASP script code. By Rob Gravelle. 0206

Archived JavaScript and Ajax Tips & Tutorials

Specs and Documentation

Core JavaScript Reference: Version 1.5: This book (in HTML format) is a reference manual for the core JavaScript language, version 1.5. Can be used in conjunction with the Core JavaScript Guide, listed below. Written by the developers at Netscape Communications. An excellent resource.
Core JavaScript Guide: Version 1.5: Starting at the beginning, this reference explains everything you need to know about using core JavaScript. This reference assumes you have the following basic background: a general understanding of the Internet and the World Wide Web and a good working knowledge of HTML. Written by the developers at Netscape Communications. An excellent resource.
JScript Documentation: Technical information and tutorials. From Microsoft.
ECMAScript Language Specification: A PDF version of the official specification for ECMAScript, the vendor-neutral standard for what was originally Netscape's JavaScript

JavaScript Book Excerpts

Here is our complete library of book excerpts covering JavaScript and Ajax.

Archived Doc JavaScript Columns

The Doc JavaScript Archive - These JavaScript articles were written by the Doc JavaScript team (Yehuda Shiran and Tomer Shiran) between 1997 and 2002.

Collections

About.com's JavaScript: Weekly how-tos and resources from About.com.
All About JavaScript: Canned scripts, tips and tricks, and links to JS info around the world. From WebDeveloper.com, another part of the internet.com family of sites.
BrainJar: All about Web development and programming. Rather than simple "cut and paste" listings, you'll find detailed articles on client and server side coding. Supports W3C standards. By Mike Hall.
Danny Goodman's JavaScript Pages: Examples of JavaScript implementation available for downloading in addition to the JavaScript mini-FAQ. Goodman is a noted author and scripter.
Dynamic Drive: Free DHTML sripts and components for your Web site. Frequently updated.
Google's JavaScript Resources: JavaScript references and listings from DMOZ/Google.
JavaScript.com: This WebReference affiliated site is your gateway to all things JavaScript. Featuring javascript tutorials, free java scripts, tools, and links.
javascripts.com: A database with free JavaScripts, discussion groups and news.
JavaScript and CSS DevCenter: O'Reilly Net's JavaScript portal, includes JavaScript news feed.
JavaScript Source: An excellent JavaScript resource with lots of free cut & paste JavaScript examples with source code included.
JavaScript Kit: Tutorials, code, and discussion. Constantly updated for new material and revisions.

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