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[[Computing]]: [[Software]]: [[Programming]]: [[JavaScript]]{{seed}} | [[Computing]]: [[Software]]: [[Programming]]: [[JavaScript]]{{seed}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
In order to use JavaScript to control a web browser, you need to know about the Document Object Model (DOM) of that browser. Most modern browsers conform at least loosely to a standard DOM, but it is always a good idea to test the particular functions you are using in a variety of browsers. (Pre-packaged code is often written to automatically detect browser type/version and use the appropriate identifiers.) | In order to use JavaScript to control a web browser, you need to know about the [[Document Object Model]] (DOM) of that browser. Most modern browsers conform at least loosely to a standard DOM, but it is always a good idea to test the particular functions you are using in a variety of browsers. (Pre-packaged code is often written to automatically detect browser type/version and use the appropriate identifiers.) | ||
* '''Debugging tools''': [http://jslint.com/ JSLint], <angular/>, JSTestDriver, jstest, and SinonJS | |||
==Issues== | ==Issues== | ||
FireFox's DOM | As of 2006, [[FireFox]]'s DOM appeared to have a couple of bugs which only show up in [[Linux]]: | ||
* Popup windows cannot be made to be "always on top" (window.open() with parameter "dependent=1") | * Popup windows cannot be made to be "always on top" (window.open() with parameter "dependent=1") | ||
* The onblur event is triggered by moving or resizing the window, as well as when the window loses focus | * The onblur event is triggered by moving or resizing the window, as well as when the window loses focus | ||
These bugs have probably been fixed in the intervening 6 years, but I haven't tested them since then. | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript Mozilla developer center]: JS reference, guide, related info | * [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/JavaScript Mozilla developer center]: JS reference, guide, related info | ||
* '''Document Object Model''': | * '''Document Object Model''': | ||
** [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/DOM Mozilla developer center]: Gecko DOM reference, related info | ** [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/DOM Mozilla developer center]: Gecko DOM reference, related info | ||
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Notes
In order to use JavaScript to control a web browser, you need to know about the Document Object Model (DOM) of that browser. Most modern browsers conform at least loosely to a standard DOM, but it is always a good idea to test the particular functions you are using in a variety of browsers. (Pre-packaged code is often written to automatically detect browser type/version and use the appropriate identifiers.)
- Debugging tools: JSLint, <angular/>, JSTestDriver, jstest, and SinonJS
Issues
As of 2006, FireFox's DOM appeared to have a couple of bugs which only show up in Linux:
- Popup windows cannot be made to be "always on top" (window.open() with parameter "dependent=1")
- The onblur event is triggered by moving or resizing the window, as well as when the window loses focus
These bugs have probably been fixed in the intervening 6 years, but I haven't tested them since then.
Links
- Mozilla developer center: JS reference, guide, related info
- Document Object Model:
- Mozilla developer center: Gecko DOM reference, related info
