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  1. Jun 21st, 2002, 05:45 AM #1
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    VBScript vs JavaScript

    Hi everybody,
    I have heard that there are some limitations of VBScript over JavaScript. Is that true ?
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  2. Jun 21st, 2002, 10:34 AM #2
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    Well, Client side browser based VBScript severely inhibits your choice of web browsers...
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    ...meaning that VBScript is Microflop only. Take my advise, Learn Javascript and don't look back.
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  4. Jun 22nd, 2002, 12:39 AM #4
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    To learn JavaScript, do I have to learn Java ?
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  6. Jun 22nd, 2002, 02:35 AM #5
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    hi

    No. Java is an entire language. Whereas javascript is a scripting language used for client side validations for your browser.
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    The only thing that Javascript and Java have in common are their names.

    Ok.. maybe they also both use a C style syntax.. but that's about it..
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  8. Jun 26th, 2002, 04:43 AM #7
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    Thanks to all !
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  9. Jun 26th, 2002, 08:51 AM #8
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    Re: hi

    Originally posted by veryjonny
    No. Java is an entire language. Whereas javascript is a scripting language used for client side validations for your browser.
    To second Monte, yes, the only thing JavaScript and Java share are the name and the syntax. Java uses the C/C++ syntax. JavaScript (which was orginally to be called LiveScript before Java was released) uses the same syntax. Java is owned by Sun and controlled by a Java board chaired by Sun. JavaScript is owned by Netscape and seeks compliance with standards set up by the W3C and the ECMA.

    I wanted to point out what Jonny said though. Don't think of JavaScript as a limitation just for validation. JavaScript is very powerful. You can do anything you want on your web page. You can even create an entire windowing desktop in a web browser if you had the time and energy.
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    Thanks !
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  12. Jun 27th, 2002, 06:04 AM #10
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    Yup, I am aware of it. I just forgot to put the word usually used for client -side validations. Thanks anyways.
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  13. Jun 28th, 2002, 06:05 AM #11
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    When i faced a situation, how would i know which type to use, vbscript or javascript ??? I have a problem here where after selecting an option from both the drop down menu, it automatically display the time difference. How would i know for this situation i should use vbscript or javascript or is it both also can be used ???
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