JavaScript (JS) is a dynamic computer programming language. It is most commonly used as part of web browsers, whose implementations allow client-side scripts to interact with the user, control the browser, communicate asynchronously, and alter the document content that is displayed. It is also being used in server-side programming, game development and the creation of desktop and mobile applications.

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How PDF forms use JavaScript for validation

This blog post assumes you are aware of PDF forms. If this is a new topic for you, check out our introductory blog post....
Daniel Warren
4 min read

What is a package manager and why should you…

What is a package manager and why is it useful? A package manager is a programming language’s tool to create project environments and easily...
Ovidijus Okinskas
2 min read

Beware JavaScript Layout Thrashing!

What is Layout Thrashing? Layout Thrashing is where a web browser has to reflow or repaint a web page many times before the page...
Leon Atherton
2 min read

FormCalc vs Javascript [PDF / XFA in HTML5]

This is one of the articles in the XFA series index which investigates the important factors to be considered during the conversion from FormCalc script to...
suda
1 min read

Adding Fullscreen to WebApps using the JavaScript API

In addition to the standard (F11) full-screen modes in web browsers, there is now also a way to enable full screen using JavaScript, providing...
Leon Atherton
5 min read