Xah Web Dev Blog Archive 2013-11

CSS Selector Syntax (new syntax coloring)

much improved syntax coloring on the whole site. For example, see: Array.prototype

JS: paren optional in x=new F() and x=new F. Operator “new”

possibly i'll have a first phone interview with Google engineers. The human resource asks me about googlers i know. Who can give a helping hand? thanks. (xahlee@gmail.com)

JavaScript, Design Patterns Approach to Computer Language Tutorials

Access Property

Check Property Existence

Property Attributes

spent the past 3 months studying JavaScript in depth. The following are entry points.

• JavaScript Basics
• Object Overview
• JavaScript in Depth

JavaScript object system is very different from Java or Python. So it takes some used to, yet it's rather much simpler than Class/Object based system. However, the language itself is a bit convoluted.

I'll be keep updating these pages in coming weeks. I hope you like it. If you do, help spread it. Thanks.

The grand finally. JavaScript Objects Tutorial: Understanding JavaScript Objects

Prevent Adding Property

Object Type

JavaScript function has a .length property. Its value is the number of parameters declared in the function. see Function Parameters

JS: document.write

Operator “new”

instanceof Operator

Determine Type of Object

• Internet Explorer Anime Girl

JS: Array.prototype.map

How Much Can You Make by Blogging? the Ease of Professional Blogging (updated)

What is “this” Keyword?

JS: Strict Mode

Example of JavaScript Sort Method Using Custom Predicate

Array.prototype.sort

Internet Explorer Anime Girl (oldie, on its own page)

HTML Audio Tag (updated)

JavaScript Tutorial: Understanding Prototype and Inheritance

best Ruby book is David Flanagan's Ruby Programming Language and Best JavaScript book is his JavaScript Definitive Guide Book Review: JavaScript by David Flanagan

What Are Getter and Setter Properties and How to Create/Use Them