When should I use embedded scripts, such as Netscape JavaScript or Microsoft JScript?
Scripts, which operate on the client, are one means of implementing event-driven functionality in the browser. Traditional web technology is static; it provides no way to detect and act on mouse clicks or typed-in text. You need scripts to do that. Scripts are also the simplest means of validating information entered on a form prior to submission. In addition, scripts can be used to make web pages visually more stimulating: text that drifts across the browser status bar or a real-time clock display are common examples. See also IDM’s JavaScript FAQ and three-part tutorial.
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