| Using Javascript
JavaScript is a simple programming language whereby you can
insert scripts (mini programs) into a web page (directly
into HTML) to make something happen. Scripts can be
written to do many things. Javascript is definitely not
something you want to try on your very first foray into website
design. But once you've done a few pages and feel
comfortable with the basics, it's not as difficult as it sounds.
There are already scripts written and available on the web to do
things like:
- Create menus of various kinds (sidebar, drop-down, etc)
- Hide e-mail addresses
- Page transition (i.e. fade out)
- Scrolling text
- Insert calendar and/or date and time on a page
- Create text animations
- Cause your page to do certain things when something
happens (i.e. image mouseover)
- And a whole lot more!
Below are some links to information.
- On the left
side below are links to several javascript tutorials - if you want to learn how to
write them yourself.
- On the right side below are several sites
that have pre-programmed javascripts you can copy and use on
your own page.
NOTE: If you are thinking about using javascripts, remember those individuals who are using text
browsers or readers - make sure that the javascript doesn't
stop them from viewing your page effectively.
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