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What is a limitation of JavaScript in terms of data storage capabilities?
What is a limitation of JavaScript in terms of data storage capabilities?
- It cannot access resources like the current date and time.
- It cannot help with image rollover effects.
- It can only store user preferences in cookies on the user's hard drive. (correct)
- It does not support client-side scripting.
Why might someone find the popularity of server-side languages like Perl and PHP hard to understand if they primarily work with JavaScript?
Why might someone find the popularity of server-side languages like Perl and PHP hard to understand if they primarily work with JavaScript?
- Server-side scripts are less efficient for tasks localized to the user interface.
- JavaScript runs within a client application and has limited access to resources. (correct)
- JavaScript is unable to handle image rollover or page transition effects.
- JavaScript cannot perform basic checks on user input in web forms.
In what scenario are client-side checks necessary in web development?
In what scenario are client-side checks necessary in web development?
- Performing server-side transitions effects.
- Handling user preferences storage on the server.
- Creating dynamic server resources.
- Verifying the validity of entered data in web forms. (correct)
What type of tasks are mentioned as most efficiently handled by client-side scripting in the text?
What type of tasks are mentioned as most efficiently handled by client-side scripting in the text?
Why does the text mention that you should not discard your JavaScript manual even when working with server-side scripts?
Why does the text mention that you should not discard your JavaScript manual even when working with server-side scripts?
What is a consequence of storing user preferences in cookies using JavaScript?
What is a consequence of storing user preferences in cookies using JavaScript?
What is one advantage of PHP's extensible architecture?
What is one advantage of PHP's extensible architecture?
What can PHP do through its add-on modules?
What can PHP do through its add-on modules?
What is PEAR in PHP?
What is PEAR in PHP?
Which database is NOT supported by PHP according to the text?
Which database is NOT supported by PHP according to the text?
What does the improved MySQL extension in PHP 5.0 allow developers to do?
What does the improved MySQL extension in PHP 5.0 allow developers to do?
How does PHP cater to applications that source data from databases?
How does PHP cater to applications that source data from databases?
What is the main goal of PHP according to the text?
What is the main goal of PHP according to the text?
Why is PHP becoming a popular choice for data-driven web applications?
Why is PHP becoming a popular choice for data-driven web applications?
How is PHP code typically integrated into a regular HTML document?
How is PHP code typically integrated into a regular HTML document?
What advantage does PHP offer over JavaScript in terms of code execution?
What advantage does PHP offer over JavaScript in terms of code execution?
Why has PHP gained popularity despite existing Perl/CGI scripts for dynamic HTML pages?
Why has PHP gained popularity despite existing Perl/CGI scripts for dynamic HTML pages?
How does PHP manage to avoid common issues that JavaScript faces in web development?
How does PHP manage to avoid common issues that JavaScript faces in web development?
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