Structure in JavaScript coding

CaldwellYSR · 05-02-2012, 03:33 PM

Im trying (again) to learn my way through JavaScript. The first time I tried I was quickly overwhelmed because I had barely learned HTML && CSS at that point. Now I feel more comfortable and want to give it another swing. In the downtime between then and now I have taken an introductory programming class at school that focused on Java programming. I picked up on it very quickly because of how strict the data types and the structure of java code is.

I know JavaScript and java are completely different but the flexibility of JavaScript is really bothering me and making it so hard to learn. So what's the best or most common way to structure JavaScript code? How can I set up classes and actionlisteners similar to Java? Is it even possible?

**Phreaddee** · 05-03-2012, 12:15 AM

http://www.ecma-international.org/pu...s/Ecma-262.htm

**ronaldroe** · 05-04-2012, 08:49 PM

I have the same problem. The only way I've been able to actually work with JS at the level I need to was to look at it as "find this, do that". From there, it was really just syntax.

chrishirst · 05-30-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CaldwellYSR

I know JavaScript and java are completely different but the flexibility of JavaScript is really bothering me and making it so hard to learn. So what's the best or most common way to structure JavaScript code? How can I set up classes and actionlisteners similar to Java? Is it even possible?

In javascript they are known as event listeners

and class constructors are similar to C++ constructors

leroy30 · 06-08-2012, 08:41 AM

Look into jquery. Once you grasp it you'll find it really useful and save a lot of common javascript tasks, namely object selection.

05-02-2012, 03:33 PM	#1
CaldwellYSR Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverton, WY Posts: 658	Structure in JavaScript coding Im trying (again) to learn my way through JavaScript. The first time I tried I was quickly overwhelmed because I had barely learned HTML && CSS at that point. Now I feel more comfortable and want to give it another swing. In the downtime between then and now I have taken an introductory programming class at school that focused on Java programming. I picked up on it very quickly because of how strict the data types and the structure of java code is. I know JavaScript and java are completely different but the flexibility of JavaScript is really bothering me and making it so hard to learn. So what's the best or most common way to structure JavaScript code? How can I set up classes and actionlisteners similar to Java? Is it even possible? __________________ Matthew Caldwell ~ Krymson Productions ~ E-Mail Me

05-04-2012, 08:49 PM	#3
ronaldroe Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,015	I have the same problem. The only way I've been able to actually work with JS at the level I need to was to look at it as "find this, do that". From there, it was really just syntax. Phreaddee likes this. __________________ Ronald Roe Web Designer/Front-end Developer Useful: CSS-only Dropdown Menu \| jQuery Help \| What Should I Learn? \| Box Model \| Media Queries

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leroy30 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 456	Look into jquery. Once you grasp it you'll find it really useful and save a lot of common javascript tasks, namely object selection. Last edited by leroy30; 06-15-2012 at 11:39 PM.

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05-03-2012, 12:15 AM	#2
Phreaddee Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 1,819	http://www.ecma-international.org/pu...s/Ecma-262.htm