Dojo Dijit and HTML5 in Real world applications/University/1. Introduction

Introduction to the course

 * Powerpoint..
 * The course description may be downloaded here.

The invention of JavaScript: JavaScript history

 * Wikipedia: JavaScript history and structure

Ecma document

 * The Java Script specification (Ecma script)

Reserved Words

 * The Java Script specification (Ecma script) page 18.

My first dojo function: dojo.byId
document.getElementById versus dojo.byId

The JavaScript explained in class may be found here: Menu list.

Other examples of the use of dojo.byId may be found in the dojo.addOnLoad example and Advanced JavaScript examples.

Object, method, property, value
Advanced JavaScript examples.

window.location.reload
Advanced JavaScript examples.

CSS: display vs. visibility
Advanced JavaScript examples.

Home work assignment

 * 1) Enable IIS on your computer and install / ajust the javaScript ussed in class: "Menu list"
 * 2) Make a list of JavaScript reserved words
 * 3) Describe the difference between the CSS display:none and visibility:hidden. Preferable by using a javascript.
 * 4) Describe the the CSS display:inline and display:block. Preferable by using a javascript.
 * 5) Use the test below. There are 20 questions: You need to answer more than 85% (17/20) correct.
 * w3school.com: Test your JavaScript knowledge