JavaScript Tutorial 1.1: The Very Basics

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This tutorial will cover the really basic things about JavaScript, mainly proper syntax of strings, method of script inclusion, and the commonly used alert() and document.write().

To those of a keen eye, you'll get a glimpse of my recent history at 1:33, and for that I apologize.

"absolutely necessity": that should be "absolute."

The error message display comes courtesy of Firebug, an incredibly useful Firefox add-on.

The song is Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

(Those with epilepsy should stop watching this tutorial about ten seconds before its end to be safe...)

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JavaScript Tutorial 1.1: The Very Basics

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  • sigh ur the nub

    sigh ur the nub

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  • noob..

    noob..

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  • Nice tut, but can ...

    Nice tut, but can you really do much that you cant do with normal Typing? whats the diff in adding javascript coding to write when you can just type normally

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  • Thank you very gud ...

    Thank you very gud tut

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  • nice

    nice

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  • Bravo! just Bravo! ...

    Bravo! just Bravo! 5/5 :)

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  • Interestingly ...

    Interestingly enough, that sort of thing is entirely possible with a bit of custom JavaScript injected through user scripting...

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  • hey! put this on ...

    hey! put this on your adress bar:

    javascript: document.body.contentEditable = 'true'; document.designMode = 'on'; void 0

    its a nother javascript.....its to edit the site were you put it.....not real but funny XD

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  • whoever says that ...

    whoever says that he types really fast, its possible that the video is in 2x speed. (i dont know if it is, i apologize in advance if its not)

    second, the 1:33 thing is quite funny.

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  • I like this way, ...

    I like this way, its personally the best way to teach someone lol. Even though its kinda fast but I still understood all of it. XD, thanks.

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  • i have javascript ...

    i have javascript light or something and i was wondering howdo u activate the script u wrote?

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  • What program are ...

    What program are you using???

    By zaworldismine [Affiliate User] 1204289116 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • how do you actually ...

    how do you actually open the javascript thing so it displays the message?

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  • you...type...fast. ...

    you...type...fast. =)

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  • Thank you lots :) ...

    Thank you lots :) Excellent tutorial!!!

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  • hey man..really ...

    hey man..really good tuitorial...great help...may i ask..what program are you using to make the javascripts?

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  • how did u get the ...

    how did u get the duel screen that u right click to display on 2nd screen or in a comment box???????

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  • 5 stars! make some ...

    5 stars! make some more!

    By thenewboston [Affiliate User] 1203844153 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • where do you get ...

    where do you get that program?

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  • I daresay that is ...

    I daresay that is the most flattering jumble of poetic praise I've yet received. Well done, indeed, and -- of course -- my thanks. Ah, and I'm a devout follower of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, just so that doesn't get left open...

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  • Oh, Beethoven, what ...

    Oh, Beethoven, what golden felicity his momentous symphonies bring to my elusive mind. You, my beloved JavaScript Teacher, have situated yourself in a seat with whatever devine entity you believe in. Thank you for teaching so many here. You'll be blessed, 'centuries to come . . .

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  • Very nice. You are ...

    Very nice. You are excellent at making tutorials. Make plenty more :). Subscribed.

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  • Taking into account ...

    Taking into account the eccentricities of genetics, I'm going to presume it's different for each person. In recent memory, listening to a varied combination of Disturbed, Rise Against, Linkin Park, and Demetri Martin has caused me to be the most productive.

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  • Thats a wicked ...

    Thats a wicked tutorial. Instant subscription earned :P Although, I read a study and apparently, dance music helps concentrate more than classical funnily enough. Anyway, keep posting! Cheers,
    asib12

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  • Well, yes, I'm ...

    Well, yes, I'm rather certain the idea that certain types of music help to retain new information is backed by scientific study, but I presume the most helpful type of music differs from person to person; classical music (particularly Beethoven's "Fur Elise" and "Flight of the Bumblebee" -- which I used in one of the other tutorial videos) has always been beneficial to me, though. Whenever I settle down with a new book, I always throw on a bit of Beethoven...

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