April 15, 2004

Modern Javascript

Peter-Paul Koch's most recent Digital Web article focuses on "Separating behavior and structure" when using Javascript:

These anti-JavaScripters make some good points, but they are not well informed of recent advances in JavaScript theory. The time has come to concede that in some respects they are completely correct, to propose a change of coding habits, and to end the "JavaScript is Evil" nonsense once and for all. We’re going to separate behavior and structure. That should convince even the die-hards.

I've never used a ton of javascript in the sites I've done, but I think Koch's approach seems quite sensible.

Update: Similar article, more focused on accessibility: Let Them Eat Cake by Aaron Gustafson.