About.com JavaScript Tutorial
Section 1: Beginner
Dateline: 09/23/99
So you're new to JavaScript? You've found a great place to start.
Here you will learn about what JavaScript is, how it is used, as well as the
basics to get you started using JavaScript in your own Web pages.
What is JavaScript?
What is JavaScript? is an article that explains the very basics of
JavaScript. Why JavaScript is useful, where the JavaScript code is, and
the basics of how to use it.
What can I do with JavaScript?
Some of the most popular uses for JavaScript can be found in my article, Uses For JavaScript.
Here I highlight a few of JavaScript's most useful applications, and link to
information on how to create these applications on your own site.
Perhaps the most commonly known use for JavaScript is the image
rollover. Visit Rollover and More MouseOver Fun
for information about this extremely popular effect. Also read Visual Cues
to find out how to make image rollovers work in different ways.
Where can I learn more?
Getting Started will point you to some of
the best tutorials on the 'Net. These will get you started and well on
your way to becoming a JavaScript master.
I also recommend reading A JavaScript Calculator,
which will present you with a very basic JavaScript application (a calculator),
and take you through the process of creating your own. This is an easy
way to learn how JavaScript interacts with HTML.
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