JavaScript Tutorial for Programmers

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JavaScript Tutorial for Programmers. Aaron Weiss. July 12, 1998. This JavaScript tutorial is aimed primarily at those who have had at least some exposure to …

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JavaScript Tutorial for Programmers
Aaron Weiss
July 12, 1998
This JavaScript tutorial is aimed primarily at those who have had at least some exposure to another
programming language. It is not our purpose here to cover the basic concepts of computer
programming, but rather illustrate the syntax and methodology of JavaScript. For its part,
JavaScript is a rather basic language which conforms tightly to the core concepts of computer
programming. Any background in programming, from Visual Basic to Pascal to C (which is far
more advanced) is sufficient to readily understanding JavaScript.
Those who are true novices at programming would be better off with any number of available
books on JavaScript which take the time to explain both the specifics of the language and
programming concepts in general.
Contents
Versions of JavaScript
Embedding JavaScript
JavaScript Grammar
Variables and Data Types
Operators
Statements
Functions
Objects
Event Handlers
Conclusion
Versions
There are several versions of JavaScript supported by certain browsers and browser versions.
Unfortunately, this can often lead to confusion and incompatibilities. Since Netscape originally
introduced JavaScript, JavaScript 1.0 was the language specification supported in Netscape Navigator
2.0. Subsequently, Navigator 3.0 supported new enhancements which comprised JavaScript 1.1. At
present, Navigator…