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===Adding JavaScript===
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JavaScript (also known as ECMAScript) is a scripting language primarily used in client-side web site development to extend and enhance an end-user's experience. Joomla provides developers with easy-to-use mechanisms to include JavaScript in their extensions using existing API methods.
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This chunk should describe in detail how to add JavaScript to the head of
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a template using the Joomla! 1.5 API calls. It should be aimed at
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There are a number of methods for including JavaScript in your Joomla extensions; some of these are described below.
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people who have only minimal knowledge of PHP, HTML and JavaScript.
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==Usage==
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[[Category:Templates]]
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There are three methods for embedding JavaScript into your code using the Joomla API; [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/Document/JDocument.html#addScriptDeclaration JDocument::addScriptDeclaration], [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/Document/JDocument.html#addScript JDocument::addScript] and [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/HTML/JHTML.html#script script]. These methods should be called either in your component's View class (<yourcomponent>/views/<yourview>/view.html.php) or template script (<yourcomponent>/views/<yourview>/tmpl/<yourtemplate>.php or in the case of a module, in its template script (<yourmodule>/tmpl/<yourtemplate>.php).
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===Inline JavaScript===
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Blocks of JavaScript code can be declared directly within a component or module's display template using the [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/Document/JDocument.html JDocument] class' [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/Document/JDocument.html#addScriptDeclaration addScriptDeclaration] method:
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<source lang="php">
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<?php
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$document = JFactory::getDocument();
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$document->addScriptDeclaration('
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    window.event("domready", function() {
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        alert("An inline JavaScript Declaration");
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    });
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');
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?>
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</source>
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===External JavaScript===
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Alternatively, you may wish to separate your JavaScript into a separate file. Separating your JavaScript into an external file can make your template code easier to read especially if the JavaScript is lengthy or complex.
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There are two ways to include a JavaScript file using the Joomla API. The first involves using the [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/Document/JDocument.html JDocument] class' [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/Document/JDocument.html#addScript addScript] method:
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<source lang="php">
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<?php
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$document = JFactory::getDocument();
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$document->addScript('/media/system/js/sample.js');
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?>
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</source>
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The second uses the [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/HTML/JHTML.html JHTML] class' [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/HTML/JHTML.html#script script] method:
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<source lang="php">
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<?php
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// Add the path parameter if the path is different than 'media/system/js/'
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JHTML::script('sample.js', 'templates/custom/js/');
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?>
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</source>
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==Description==
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The Joomla API's [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/Document/JDocument.html#addScriptDeclaration JDocument::addScriptDeclaration], [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/Document/JDocument.html#addScript JDocument::addScript] and [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/HTML/JHTML.html#script script] methods embed JavaScript into Joomla's index.php via the jdoc head tag:
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<source lang="html4strict">
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<jdoc:include type="head"/>
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</source>
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Using the [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/Document/JDocument.html#addScript JDocument::addScript] or [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/HTML/JHTML.html#script script] methods to embed JavaScript includes would result in the index.php rendering the following HTML:
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<source lang="html4strict">
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<head>
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...
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<script type="text/javaScript" src="/media/system/js/sample.js"></script>
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...
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</head>
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</source>
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Calling the class method [http://api.joomla.org/1.5/Joomla-Framework/Document/JDocument.html#addScriptDeclaration JDocument::addScriptDeclaration] would render the following HTML:
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<source lang="html4strict">
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<head>
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...
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<script type="text/javaScript">
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window.addEvent("domready", function() {
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    alert("Embedded block of JS here");
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});
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</script>
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...
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</head>
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</source>
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Using these methods is highly recommended as it clearly differentiates another scripting language (JavaScript) from the main PHP code, ensures all JavaScript is correctly embedded between the <head></head> tags and, in the case of JDocument::addScript and JHTML::script ensures that a JavaScript file is included only once (I.e. there is no .js file duplication).
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== Using a JavaScript Framework ==
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A Javascript framework provides developers with generic functionality for handling various coding tasks in a familiar, consistent and platform-independent way. A framework enables the developer to forget about the intricacies of implementing a certain function in different web browsers and focus on the requirements of the software.
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Two [[Javascript Frameworks]] are provided as part of Joomla 3.x; jQuery and Mootools. jQuery is a newly introduced framework which integrates with Joomla's new Bootstrap HTML framework; Mootools is Joomla's legacy Javascript library which is now superseded by jQuery and is included for backwards compatibility with 3rd party extensions.
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In nearly all cases you should use a framework when developing Javascript in your extensions or templates and including one is very simple with Joomla's API.
  
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===Joomla 3.x jQuery ===
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Please see the guide on [[Javascript_Frameworks|Javascript Frameworks in Joomla 3.x]] for information about including a framework in Joomla 3.x
  
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Add the following code to have the javascript library /media/system/js/sample.js included in your template.
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=== Joomla 1.5/2.5 Mootools ===
  
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Unless you are maintaining Javascript code which leverages Mootools or you are developing an extension for Joomla 2.5 or earlier it is recommended you use jQuery instead.
  
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<?php
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Firstly, you will need to include the Mootools code in your extension. To include the Mootools framework in your extension, you add the following code to your view.html.php or tmpl file:
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$document = &JFactory::getDocument();
 
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$document->addScript( '/media/system/js/sample.js' );
 
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?>
 
  
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FOR JOOMLA 1.5
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<source lang="php">
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JHTML::_('behavior.mootools');
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</source>
  
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===Explanation===
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FOR JOOMLA 2.5
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<source lang="php">
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JHtml::_('behavior.framework');
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</source>
  
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The above code results in the same outcome as the similar jQuery framework statement; that is it ensures Mootools is included correctly and only once.
  
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Ultimately you are trying to have the resulting HTML page have in the <head> ... </head> area have a javascript include:
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Then using Mootools is almost identical to jQuery:
  
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For Example:
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<source lang="php">
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<script type="text/javascript" src="/media/system/js/sample.js"></script>
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JFactory::getDocument()->addScriptDeclaration('
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window.addEvent("domready", function() {
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    alert($("list").getElements("li").length);
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});
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');
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</source>
  
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Ensure that the javascript you want to include is in the directory, from the above example:
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More information about Mootools is available at http://mootools.net/. For API documentation, visit http://mootools.net/docs/core.
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/media/system/js/sample.js
 
  
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== See Also ==
  
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When you are able to load both your page and see the <script> tag in the <head> area, and be able to load the javascript from the address
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[[JHtmlBehavior::framework/11.1| JHtmlBehaviour::framework method]] from the Joomla! Framework 11.1 documentation
  
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Again, using the example:
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[[Ajax using MooTools]]
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  <nowiki>http://www.example.com/media/system/js/sample.js</nowiki>
 
  
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Then the script is integrated into your page, and you can proceed to using javascript in your HTML.
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[[Adding Javascript moo.fx to your component]]
  
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Do not directly add the <script> to your template's index.php.
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== External Links ==
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http://api.joomla.org/Joomla-Platform/HTML/JHtmlBehavior.html#methodframework
  
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The code will insert the the <script> line where your index.php has the following line:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript
  
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<jdoc:include type="head" />
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http://www.w3schools.com/js/default.asp
  
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Add this PHP code to your page, in the head, or next to the javascript code you will use, depending on your preference.
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http://mootools.net/
  
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<?php
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http://jquery.com/
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$document = &JFactory::getDocument();
 
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$document->addScript( '/media/system/js/sample.js' );
 
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?>
 
  
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[[Category:Templates]]
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Reload your template and view the page, and ensure that the sample.js is included in the <head>
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[[Category:Modules]]
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[[Category:Components]]
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[[Category:Plugins]]
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[[Category:Tutorials]]

Revision as of 04:08, 29 April 2013

This tutorial is for Joomla! CMS Version(s) Joomla 1.5 Joomla 2.5 Joomla 3.1

JavaScript (also known as ECMAScript) is a scripting language primarily used in client-side web site development to extend and enhance an end-user's experience. Joomla provides developers with easy-to-use mechanisms to include JavaScript in their extensions using existing API methods.

There are a number of methods for including JavaScript in your Joomla extensions; some of these are described below.

Usage[edit]

There are three methods for embedding JavaScript into your code using the Joomla API; JDocument::addScriptDeclaration, JDocument::addScript and script. These methods should be called either in your component's View class (<yourcomponent>/views/<yourview>/view.html.php) or template script (<yourcomponent>/views/<yourview>/tmpl/<yourtemplate>.php or in the case of a module, in its template script (<yourmodule>/tmpl/<yourtemplate>.php).

Inline JavaScript[edit]

Blocks of JavaScript code can be declared directly within a component or module's display template using the JDocument class' addScriptDeclaration method: 

<?php
$document = JFactory::getDocument();
$document->addScriptDeclaration('
    window.event("domready", function() {
        alert("An inline JavaScript Declaration");
    });
');
?>

External JavaScript[edit]

Alternatively, you may wish to separate your JavaScript into a separate file. Separating your JavaScript into an external file can make your template code easier to read especially if the JavaScript is lengthy or complex.

There are two ways to include a JavaScript file using the Joomla API. The first involves using the JDocument class' addScript method: 

<?php
$document = JFactory::getDocument();
$document->addScript('/media/system/js/sample.js');
?>

The second uses the JHTML class' script method: 

<?php
// Add the path parameter if the path is different than 'media/system/js/'
JHTML::script('sample.js', 'templates/custom/js/');
?>

Description[edit]

The Joomla API's JDocument::addScriptDeclaration, JDocument::addScript and script methods embed JavaScript into Joomla's index.php via the jdoc head tag: 

<jdoc:include type="head"/>

Using the JDocument::addScript or script methods to embed JavaScript includes would result in the index.php rendering the following HTML: 

<head>
...
<script type="text/javaScript" src="/media/system/js/sample.js"></script>
...
</head>

Calling the class method JDocument::addScriptDeclaration would render the following HTML: 

<head>
...
<script type="text/javaScript">
window.addEvent("domready", function() {
    alert("Embedded block of JS here");
});
</script>
...
</head>

Using these methods is highly recommended as it clearly differentiates another scripting language (JavaScript) from the main PHP code, ensures all JavaScript is correctly embedded between the <head></head> tags and, in the case of JDocument::addScript and JHTML::script ensures that a JavaScript file is included only once (I.e. there is no .js file duplication).

Using a JavaScript Framework[edit]

A Javascript framework provides developers with generic functionality for handling various coding tasks in a familiar, consistent and platform-independent way. A framework enables the developer to forget about the intricacies of implementing a certain function in different web browsers and focus on the requirements of the software.

Two Javascript Frameworks are provided as part of Joomla 3.x; jQuery and Mootools. jQuery is a newly introduced framework which integrates with Joomla's new Bootstrap HTML framework; Mootools is Joomla's legacy Javascript library which is now superseded by jQuery and is included for backwards compatibility with 3rd party extensions.

In nearly all cases you should use a framework when developing Javascript in your extensions or templates and including one is very simple with Joomla's API.

Joomla 3.x jQuery[edit]

Please see the guide on Javascript Frameworks in Joomla 3.x for information about including a framework in Joomla 3.x

Joomla 1.5/2.5 Mootools[edit]

Unless you are maintaining Javascript code which leverages Mootools or you are developing an extension for Joomla 2.5 or earlier it is recommended you use jQuery instead.

Firstly, you will need to include the Mootools code in your extension. To include the Mootools framework in your extension, you add the following code to your view.html.php or tmpl file:

FOR JOOMLA 1.5 

JHTML::_('behavior.mootools');

FOR JOOMLA 2.5 

JHtml::_('behavior.framework');

The above code results in the same outcome as the similar jQuery framework statement; that is it ensures Mootools is included correctly and only once.

Then using Mootools is almost identical to jQuery: 

JFactory::getDocument()->addScriptDeclaration('
window.addEvent("domready", function() {
    alert($("list").getElements("li").length);
});
');

More information about Mootools is available at http://mootools.net/. For API documentation, visit http://mootools.net/docs/core.

See Also[edit]

JHtmlBehaviour::framework method from the Joomla! Framework 11.1 documentation

Ajax using MooTools

Adding Javascript moo.fx to your component

External Links[edit]

http://api.joomla.org/Joomla-Platform/HTML/JHtmlBehavior.html#methodframework

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript

http://www.w3schools.com/js/default.asp

http://mootools.net/

http://jquery.com/

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