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What is the main cause of syntax errors in programming?
What is the main cause of syntax errors in programming?
Syntax errors are caused by illegal operations, for example, division by zero, or accessing a non-existent area of memory.
Explain what Screen objects are used for.
Explain what Screen objects are used for.
Screen objects are used to retrieve information about the client's screen, including properties like screen height, width, color depth, etc.
What does the unshift() method do in JavaScript?
What does the unshift() method do in JavaScript?
The unshift() method adds one or more elements to the beginning of an array and returns the new length of the array.
Define the purpose of the escape() and unescape() functions in JavaScript.
Define the purpose of the escape() and unescape() functions in JavaScript.
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What is the significance of using namespacing in JavaScript?
What is the significance of using namespacing in JavaScript?
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How can JavaScript code be hidden from older browsers that do not support JavaScript?
How can JavaScript code be hidden from older browsers that do not support JavaScript?
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How can generic objects be created in JavaScript?
How can generic objects be created in JavaScript?
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What is the purpose of the 'typeof' operator in JavaScript?
What is the purpose of the 'typeof' operator in JavaScript?
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How can exceptions be handled in JavaScript?
How can exceptions be handled in JavaScript?
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What is the purpose of the 'document.write' in JavaScript?
What is the purpose of the 'document.write' in JavaScript?
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What does the 'blur' function do in JavaScript?
What does the 'blur' function do in JavaScript?
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How can the 'push' method in JavaScript be used?
How can the 'push' method in JavaScript be used?
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How can the operating system in the client machine be determined using JavaScript?
How can the operating system in the client machine be determined using JavaScript?
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What are the three types of errors in JavaScript?
What are the three types of errors in JavaScript?
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How can the status of a CheckBox be detected in JavaScript?
How can the status of a CheckBox be detected in JavaScript?
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How can closures be explained in JavaScript?
How can closures be explained in JavaScript?
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What is JavaScript?
What is JavaScript?
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Enumerate the differences between Java and JavaScript.
Enumerate the differences between Java and JavaScript.
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What are JavaScript Data Types?
What are JavaScript Data Types?
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What is the use of isNaN function?
What is the use of isNaN function?
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Between JavaScript and an ASP script, which is faster?
Between JavaScript and an ASP script, which is faster?
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What is negative infinity?
What is negative infinity?
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Is it possible to break JavaScript Code into several lines?
Is it possible to break JavaScript Code into several lines?
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Which company developed JavaScript?
Which company developed JavaScript?
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What are undeclared and undefined variables?
What are undeclared and undefined variables?
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Write the code for adding new elements dynamically?
Write the code for adding new elements dynamically?
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What are global variables?
What are global variables?
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What is a prompt box?
What is a prompt box?
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What is ‘this’ keyword in JavaScript?
What is ‘this’ keyword in JavaScript?
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Explain the working of timers in JavaScript? Also, elucidate the drawbacks of using the timer, if any.
Explain the working of timers in JavaScript? Also, elucidate the drawbacks of using the timer, if any.
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Which symbol is used for comments in JavaScript?
Which symbol is used for comments in JavaScript?
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What is the difference between ViewState and SessionState?
What is the difference between ViewState and SessionState?
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What is === operator?
What is === operator?
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Explain how can you submit a form using JavaScript?
Explain how can you submit a form using JavaScript?
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Does JavaScript support automatic type conversion?
Does JavaScript support automatic type conversion?
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How can the style/class of an element be changed?
How can the style/class of an element be changed?
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Explain how to read and write a file using JavaScript?
Explain how to read and write a file using JavaScript?
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What are all the looping structures in JavaScript?
What are all the looping structures in JavaScript?
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What is called Variable typing in Javascript?
What is called Variable typing in Javascript?
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How can you convert the string of any base to integer in JavaScript?
How can you convert the string of any base to integer in JavaScript?
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Explain the difference between “==” and “===”?
Explain the difference between “==” and “===”?
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What would be the result of 3+2+"7"?
What would be the result of 3+2+"7"?
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Explain how to detect the operating system on the client machine?
Explain how to detect the operating system on the client machine?
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What do you mean by NULL in Javascript?
What do you mean by NULL in Javascript?
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What is the function of the delete operator?
What is the function of the delete operator?
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What is an undefined value in JavaScript?
What is an undefined value in JavaScript?
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What are all the types of Pop up boxes available in JavaScript?
What are all the types of Pop up boxes available in JavaScript?
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What is the use of Void(0)?
What is the use of Void(0)?
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How can a page be forced to load another page in JavaScript?
How can a page be forced to load another page in JavaScript?
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What is the data type of variables in JavaScript?
What is the data type of variables in JavaScript?
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What is the difference between an alert box and a confirmation box?
What is the difference between an alert box and a confirmation box?
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What are escape characters?
What are escape characters?
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What are JavaScript Cookies?
What are JavaScript Cookies?
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Explain what is pop() method in JavaScript?
Explain what is pop() method in JavaScript?
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Does JavaScript have concept level scope?
Does JavaScript have concept level scope?
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Mention what is the disadvantage of using innerHTML in JavaScript?
Mention what is the disadvantage of using innerHTML in JavaScript?
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What is break and continue statements?
What is break and continue statements?
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What are the two basic groups of data types in JavaScript?
What are the two basic groups of data types in JavaScript?
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Study Notes
JavaScript Basics
- JavaScript is a client-side and server-side scripting language that can be inserted into HTML pages and is understood by web browsers.
- It is an Object-based Programming language.
Differences between Java and JavaScript
- Java is a complete programming language, whereas JavaScript is a coded program that can be introduced to HTML pages.
- Java is an object-oriented programming language (OOPS) or structured programming language, similar to C++ or C.
- JavaScript is a client-side scripting language.
JavaScript Data Types
- Number
- String
- Boolean
- Function
- Object
- Undefined
isNaN Function
- The isNaN function returns true if the argument is not a number, otherwise it is false.
JavaScript vs. ASP Script
- JavaScript is a client-side language and does not need the assistance of the web server to execute, making it faster.
- ASP is a server-side language and is always slower than JavaScript.
Negative Infinity
- Negative Infinity is a number in JavaScript that can be derived by dividing a negative number by zero.
Breaking JavaScript Code
- Breaking within a string statement can be done by using a backslash (‘\’) at the end of the first line.
- JavaScript ignores breaks in lines when not within a string statement.
Creator of JavaScript
- Netscape is the software company that developed JavaScript.
Undeclared and Undefined Variables
- Undeclared variables are those that do not exist in a program and are not declared.
- Undefined variables are those that are declared in the program but have not been given any value.
Global Variables
- Global variables are those that are available throughout the length of the code, with no scope.
- The var keyword is used to declare a local variable or object. If the var keyword is omitted, a global variable is declared.
Prompt Box
- A prompt box is a box that allows the user to enter input by providing a text box and a label.
'this' Keyword
- 'this' keyword refers to the object from where it was called.
Timers in JavaScript
- Timers are used to execute a piece of code at a set time or to repeat the code in a given interval of time.
- The functions setTimeout, setInterval, and clearInterval are used to operate timers.
Comments in JavaScript
- // is used for single-line comments.
- /* */ is used for multi-line comments.
ViewState and SessionState
- ViewState is specific to a page in a session.
- SessionState is specific to user-specific data that can be accessed across all pages in the web application.
=== Operator
- === is called the strict equality operator, which returns true when the two operands are having the same value without any type conversion.
Submitting a Form
- To submit a form using JavaScript, use document.form.submit();
Type Conversion
- JavaScript supports automatic type conversion.
Changing Style/Class of an Element
- The style/class of an element can be changed using document.getElementById(“myText”).style.fontSize = “20”; or document.getElementById(“myText”).className = “anyclass”;.
Reading and Writing a File
- There are two ways to read and write a file using JavaScript: using JavaScript extensions and using a web page and Active X objects.
Looping Structures
- For
- While
- do-while loops
Variable Typing
- Variable typing is used to assign a number to a variable and then assign a string to the same variable.
Converting String to Integer
- The parseInt() function is used to convert numbers between different bases.
== vs. ===
- “==” checks only for equality in value, whereas “===” is a stricter equality test and returns false if either the value or the type of the two variables are different.
Operating System Detection
- The navigator.platform string property is used to detect the operating system on the client machine.
NULL in JavaScript
- The NULL value is used to represent no value or no object.
delete Operator
- The delete keyword is used to delete the property as well as its value.
Undefined Value
- Undefined value means the variable used in the code doesn’t exist, the variable is not assigned to any value, or the property doesn’t exist.
Pop-up Boxes
- There are three types of pop-up boxes available in JavaScript: Alert, Confirm, and Prompt.
Other Topics
- Void(0) is used to prevent the page from refreshing and parameter "zero" is passed while calling.
- Cookies are small text files stored in a computer and are used to store information that websites need.
- The pop() method is used to remove the last element from an array.
- InnerHTML is used to replace the content of an HTML element, but it has some disadvantages.
- Break and continue statements are used to control the flow of loops.
- There are two basic groups of data types in JavaScript: Primitive and Reference types.
- Try… Catch---finally is used to handle exceptions in JavaScript.
- document.write() is used to print the text on the screen.
- blur() function is used to remove the focus from the specified object.
- The ‘Strict’ mode in JavaScript adds certain compulsions to JavaScript and can be enabled by adding the string literal “use strict” above the file.
- The navigator.appVersion string is used to detect the operating system on the client machine.
- Closures are used to retain a variable locally and are used when a function is returned from another function.
- An anonymous function is a function that is declared without any named identifier.
- The difference between .call() and .apply() is in the way arguments are passed to the function.
- Event bubbling is a process in JavaScript that allows DOM elements to be nested inside each other.
- JavaScript is case sensitive.### Hyperlinks and Frames
- The
target
attribute is used to specify the frame in which a hyperlink should open.
Break and Continue Statements
- The
break
statement is used to exit the current loop. - The
continue
statement is used to continue the current loop with a new iteration.
Web Hosting Systems
- Web-garden and web-farm are both web hosting systems.
- The difference between them is that web-garden uses multiple processors in a single server, while web-farm uses multiple servers.
Object Properties
- Object properties are assigned in the same way as variables.
- Example:
Document.form.action = "submit"
.
File Input/Output in JavaScript
- JavaScript extensions can be used to read and write files.
- Example:
fh = fopen(getScriptPath(), 0)
.
DOM in JavaScript
- DOM stands for Document Object Model.
- It is responsible for how objects in a document interact with each other.
- DOM is required for developing web pages, which includes objects like paragraphs, links, etc.
- It allows for adding or deleting objects, and adding extra capabilities to a web page.
Event Handlers
- An event is an action that results from user activity, such as clicking a link or filling a form.
- An event handler is required to manage the execution of these events.
- Event handlers are an attribute of the object, including the event's name and the action taken if the event occurs.
Deferred Scripts
- By default, HTML parsing is paused until the script has finished executing.
- Deferred scripts delay the execution of the script until the HTML parser is running.
- This reduces the loading time of web pages and makes them display faster.
Functional Components in JavaScript
- First-class functions: Functions can be passed as arguments to other functions, returned as values from other functions, assigned to variables, or stored in data structures.
- Nested functions: Functions defined inside other functions.
Errors in JavaScript
- Load-time errors: Errors that occur at the time of page loading, often due to improper syntax.
- Run-time errors: Errors that occur while the program is running, often due to illegal operations.
- Logic errors: Errors caused by syntactically correct code that does not fulfill the required task.
Screen Objects
- Screen objects are used to read information from the client's screen.
- Properties of screen objects include:
- AvailHeight: The height of the client's screen.
- AvailWidth: The width of the client's screen.
- ColorDepth: The bit depth of images on the client's screen.
- Height: The total height of the client's screen, including the taskbar.
- Width: The total width of the client's screen, including the taskbar.
Unshift() Method
- The
unshift()
method adds elements to the beginning of an array. - Example:
var name = ["john"]; name.unshift("charlie"); name.unshift("joseph", "Jane");
.
Escape and Unescape Functions
- The
escape()
function codes a string for transfer across a network. - The
unescape()
function decodes a coded string.
EncodeURI and DecodeURI
- The
encodeURI()
function converts a URL into its hex coding. - The
decodeURI()
function converts the encoded URL back to normal.
InnerHTML
- It is not advised to use
innerHTML
in JavaScript because it refreshes content every time and is slower. - There is no scope for validation in
innerHTML
, making it easier to insert rogue code.
Multidimensional Arrays
- The statement
var myArray = [[[]]]
declares a three-dimensional array.
JavaScript and ECMA Script
- ECMA Script provides rules and guidelines for JavaScript.
- JavaScript is a scripting language used for web development.
Namespacing
- Namespacing is used to group functions, variables, etc. under a unique name.
- It improves modularity in coding and enables code reuse.
Hiding JavaScript Codes
- To hide JavaScript codes from old browsers that don't support JavaScript, add `
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This quiz covers common programming errors such as runtime and logic errors, as well as screen objects and their properties.