Difference between revisions of "JavaScript"

Revision as of 18:26, 7 October 2011

This page provides general notes on using JavaScript in the platform.

JavaScript is an object-oriented language that allows for functional programming. It is the language that drives much of the world wide web.

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JavaScript can be used in a variety of ways

Field Scripting - Add JavaScript code to take actions on a Field (On Change or On Focus)
Form Scripting - Add JavaScript code to a Form (On Load or On Save)
Post Selection JavaScript - Perform validations on Lookup Fields using JavaScript
Action buttons - Add action buttons when displaying a record
Manage Related Information sections - Add action buttons to sections that display Related Records
In a JSP/HTML Page - Make things happen on the client side to reduce the load on the server.

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 ''Learn more:''
 :* [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0596517742 JavaScript: The Good Parts] (highly recommended)
+===Accessing Record Variables===
+===Accessing Variables in Lookup Records===
-==Where to Use JavaScript ==
+==Using JavaScript in the Platform==
-:*[[Field Scripting]] - Add JavaScript code to take actions on a [[Field]] (On Change or On Focus)
+JavaScript can be used in a variety of ways
-:*[[Form Scripting]] - Add JavaScript code to a Form (On Load or On Save)
+{{:JavaScript Uses}}
-:*[[Post Selection JavaScript]] -  Perform validations on Lookup Fields using JavaScript
+==Reference Information==
+:* [[JavaScript Functions and Variables]]
+:* [[Global JavaScript Variables]]
+:* [[Template Variables for Actions Using Execute JavaScript]]
+:* [[AJAX and REST]]