1. JavaScript Library
Shyamala Prayaga
May 2009

2. Agenda
• JavaScript Libraries – what, why.
• Advantages/Disadvantages.
• Commonly used Libraries.
• Features/Controls.
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3. What are JavaScript Libraries?
Definition
• A collection of JavaScript code
– Commonly used functions, shortcuts, and animation effects
– Extend the nature of JavaScript
– Data manipulation helpers
– User Interface elements
• Released and maintained by an individual, group or
company.
• Licensed to users.
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4. Advantages
• Quick and Easy
• No need to be a master
• Cross-browser compatible
• No reinventing the wheel
• Code maintenance
• Reduced programming hours
• Mixed libraries
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5. Disadvantages
• No control
• Can become a crutch
• Can be limited
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6. Features
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7. Drag and Drop
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8. AutoComplete
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9. Modal Dialog
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10. TreeGrid
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11. Tabbed Pane
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12. Date Picker
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13. Slider
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14. More
• Color Picker
• Accordion
• WYSIWYG
• Data Grid
• Edit in place
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15. Commonly used Libraries
• Prototype
• Yahoo UI
• Jquery
• Dojo
• Scriptaculous
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16. Popularity and Usage
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17. Comparison
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18. Browser Support
• All Libraries support
IE 6+, Firefox 2+, Safari 2+, Opera 9+
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19. Questions?
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