Is Javascript the first choice in client side scripting. Is it used more often than not.

Is there a reason why you keep asking these questions, surely you are not that dumb

Pretty much... I guess you could use ActiveX, but it's not a cross-platform solution.

Originally Posted by fsgf

Is there a reason why you keep asking these questions, surely you are not that dumb

No I'm not dumb. How am I suppose to learn if I dont ask questions.

That type of response will not gain you any talkupation

Yes, it is the first choice in client-side scripting as it is cross-browser/platform and the default client-side scripting language of scripting-capable browsers.

However, it should never be seen as a web site necessity or a replacement for server-side scripting.

Javasicript is a powerful yet really misunderstood language. It's not used as often as I think it should be used. I really do think people should consider using it with their markup and server side as it can reduce a lot of unneccessary server actions and can speed the process up.

I actually think it should be seen as a website necessity, but then again, it's not needed, nor is server side languages for that matter. These just give you more power to play with, but you can still produce a very presentable static sites without it, but I do stand strongly behind using Javascript. It does add additional development overheads but it can provide for a much better web experience, same as server side languages.

As for a replacement of server-side scripting, I think it's best not to think of it as a replacement but a well deserved addition to your markup and server side language.

Consider javascript, it can help, it can even fix IE6 browser rendering problems, meaning you could ignore CSS hacks, etc. Though it does require javascript to be enabled.

Cheers,

MC

I completely agree with "Master Computers". A combination of Javascript, DOM, CSS will do lot of things. gives rich browse experience to user. Without server side interaction.

I think java script is the universal client language as it ia platform independent and it can be used as a client script in any web development languages.