learning javascript

alright. i am looking to learn javascript, since i fell in love with mootools =].

anyways, what are the pros and cons of using it.

how long might it take usually for someone to learn a good amount of it.

also whats the best way to incorporate it in a page.

thanks!

Hey natekasco.com,

If you know mootools (which is a javascript framework) then you should know javascript. The web consists of three layers, document, presentation and behaviour. Javascript is the third layer which helps to act on the user behaviour. Javascript can help you achieve great effects that can really improve your design and usability.

One of the downside of javascript is that when badly coded, it can cause browser to take huge CPU resources which causes the browser to stuck. The second is that you'll have to code more to ensure that your websites work even when javascript is disabled.

Javascript learning curve is not steep unless you're either a slower learner or you don't have time to practice it.

learn javascript first.
then jump using javascript with a library.

I use a Javascript Library only rarely. Most of the time, if its simple things its betetr to hand code it yourself. start slow and work your way up, i learnt Javascript by being around a support forum, its its easy for me to learn while hands on.