JavaScript

Percia · 02-13-06, 08:26 PM

I still use it a lot these days but most of the basic things i used it for can now be replaced by php...does anyone else here still use javascript? I enjoy playing with it still. If you aren't sure of javascripts capabilities take a look at a user submitted library or scripts at javascripts.com its great.

**Max** · 02-13-06, 08:35 PM

Javascript will never be replaced by PHP. AJAX is being used now more than ever. I use JS every once in awhile for a few simple effects.

Percia · 02-13-06, 08:38 PM

Oh yeah AJAX i havn't read up on its capabilites but can it do what JS does? PHP cant do many things that JS can which is why its still around. For instance i don't think you can control window functions with PHP such as reload refresh resize onclick etc.

**Max** · 02-13-06, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Percia

Oh yeah AJAX i havn't read up on its capabilites but can it do what JS does? PHP cant do many things that JS can which is why its still around. For instance i don't think you can control window functions with PHP such as reload refresh resize onclick etc.

Exactly. They both have their uses, once can't replace the other.

Super Mod · 02-13-06, 09:20 PM

A lot of JavaScript can also be replaced with CSS and XHTML. For example, rollovers.

James · 02-13-06, 09:48 PM

Javascript is getting intensive use in AJAX but IMHO is a fad and is going to stay that way. The simplicity of javascript however is something that simply cannot be denied. I think of it like duct tape. If it's broken, javascript can probably fix it.