Free JavaScript Resources
In this category, FreebieList.com takes a look at the Internet's best free JavaScript providers. If you happen to stumble across an outdated link, we'd very much appreciate it if you could report it.
Scrolling Text Applet - As a special promotion, Sirius Computer Consultants have decided to give away one of their Web page components absolutely free of charge. Using the "Scrolling Text Applet" you can provide an animated look to your pages. The Java applet will automatically size itself to the available area and can be customised using various colours, styles, borders, backgrounds, etc.
FreeJavaChat.com - Offers free chat rooms to add to your Web site. FreeJavaChat.com is able to provide a 100% free service with no banner adverts or other annoying gimmicks. You can use mIRC or the Java chat applet in any Web browser, plus users can take advantage of private messaging, IRC commands, a simple mode, etc. This service also includes various other features.
A1 JavaScripts - Part of the Big Resources group of Web sites. A1 Free JavaScripts has a large selection of quality free JavaScripts, plus a DHTML section. The site also features tutorials, forums and online tools plus full working examples of each script are displayed. Overall, it's a well-presented, high traffic site that updates regularly with fresh free JavaScripts and tutorials.
JavaScript Examples - This easy-to-navigate Web site features a large number of free JavaScripts, plus examples of how they would work on your own Web site, should you choose to implement them. Also on offer are free JavaScript tutorials, a message board and consulting. (Consulting is offered at a charge and isn't limited to Java). For foreign visitors, a translator is also kindly provided.
JavaScript.com - JavaScript.com is one of our favourite sites for finding free, in-depth tutorials and scripts. Although the site has a great design, it is rather cluttered with links to other resources so it pays to thoroughly "scan" the homepage for links, before you dive into an area, then lose your track. Despite the usability issues, there is lots of useful information here for advanced Webmasters.
The Java Boutique - This cool site from Internet.com provides Java applets, servlets and applications plus a unique variety of tutorials, reviews and articles. You can search for a particular script by the date it was created, the name of the script or even by the type of function it performs. At this site, you'll also find a busy discussion forum, a Web poll and Frequently Asked Questions.
Focus on JavaScript - About.com's "Focus on JavaScript" provides a great mixture of scripts and tutorials, all of which are ideal for beginners or advanced "power" users. Their script library includes various pieces of code, such as rollover scripts, image scripts, navigation scripts, time-stamps and many more. If you want to try other languages, you'll also find lots of links to DHTML resources.
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