Chapter 2. Developing in JavaScript

After reading this chapter, you'll be able to

  • Understand the options available for developing in JavaScript.

  • Configure your computer for JavaScript development.

  • Use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 to create and deploy a JavaScript application.

  • Use Eclipse to create and deploy a JavaScript application.

  • Use Notepad (or another editor) to create a JavaScript application.

  • Understand options for debugging JavaScript.

JavaScript Development Options

Because JavaScript isn't a compiled language, no special tools or development environments are required to write and deploy JavaScript applications. Likewise, no special server software is required to run the applications. Therefore, your options for creating JavaScript programs are ...

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