JavaScript Guide

logo-javascript JavaScript is a popular programming language that can be used with all major web browsers to provide rich, interactive web applications. It was first released in 1995 with a web browser called Netscape Navigator 2.0. Despite the name, JavaScript does not share much in common with the Java programing language, although a Google project called GWT does provide a way to create JavaScript applications using Java.

This guide will show you how to use JavaScript to create a number of web based applications, how JavaScript can be used with new web standards like HTML5, as well as highlighting some of the limitations of JavaScript.

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Parallax Scrolling with the Canvas Element

Parallax scrolling is a technique that gives the illusion of depth to a 2D application. See how easily it can be implemented building off the framework that we have just created....

Looking for a Solid JavaScript Editor? 5 Free Options

This article lists 5 best code editors for JavaScript. despite being a popular scripting language, JavaScript lacks a good dedicated editor. However, there are still five viable options....

Drawing an Image to the Canvas with JavaScript

See how to draw to and animate the canvas element using JavaScript, with step by step example code and live demo application....

Creating the Game Framework

Now that we have seen how the canvas element can be used, it's time to start creating the framework that will be used as the basis of the final game. In part one we look at the first two classes/files...

Using JavaScript to Create a Mailto Function

Creating a JavaScript mailto function is simple and requires only a basic knowledge of JavaScript. Read more on learn more and see a complete example of the code you would use....

Enabling JavaScript in Internet Explorer

JavaScript is one of the more common scripting languages on the Internet, but not all web browsers have it turned on. Enabling JavaScript only takes a few moments, though Internet Explorer...

How to Enable JavaScript on Your PC

Many websites require javascript to run properly, so have you ever asked yourself, "How do I enable javascript on my computer?" In this article, you'll learn how to...