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Java and
JavaScript Freebies
If you're new to Web authoring, you're probably
wondering "What is the deal with Java?" and "What can it
do for me?" Well, Java (and its cousin, JavaScript) are
programming languages that allow small programs (or
applets) to run on your computer when you launch a Web
site. If you've seen a page that featured some cool
effect, like scrolling text, or a pop-up window, odds
are you're looking at a Java applet in action.
If you'd like to include such cool features on your site
you have two choices. You may either learn how to write
Java programs yourself (a tough task) or you can go to
any one of the various sites on the Web that offer free
Java programs. Below is a roundup of many of the best
Java and JavaScript repositories on the Web. Many offer
free Java applets, or cut & paste JavaScript, with
instructions for including them on your site. Others
offer tutorials for learning the languages.
A word of caution: despite all the hype, Java still has
a ways to go before it becomes an essential part of Web
authoring. If you include Java programs on your site,
don't go overboard----many take a long time to load and,
worse, can cause a browser to crash (which is a sure way
of ensuring that your visitors won't return to your
site). On the other hand, if you use restraint (and good
judgment) Java and JavaScript can add a nice touch to
your site, and perhaps even make it more useful for your
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Dynamic Drive
This unique site offers plenty of free, original
Dynamic HTML scripts and components to enhance your
Web site. An emerging medium, DHTML is an advanced
form of JavaScript that can really make your Web
pages come alive. Categories here include menus &
navigation systems, document effects, scrollers,
image effects, links & buttons, clocks, text
animations and more.
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The JavaScript Source
One of the best, most informative resources we've
seen on the Web for JavaScript. This site offers
lots of free cut & paste JavaScripts for your Web
pages. Source codes are included. Examples include
background effects, buttons, calculators, calendars,
clocks, cookies, equivalents, folder trees, forms,
games, messages, navigational scripts, page details,
password protection, scrolls, user details and much
more.
CodeHouse.com
This well-designed site serves up a nice selection
of free JavaScript resources. Here, you'll find free
scripts, online tools, articles, bookmarklets and
other resources aimed at programmers and Webmasters.
CodeHouse.com also offers free resources for
JavaScript-related technologies, such as DHTML, CSS,
XML and more.
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JavaScript 2
Looking for free JavaScript? This unique search
engine indexes over 9,000 free JavaScript codes
offered by the Web's major JavaScript libraries.
This site also displays a dynamic list of the Web's
top 30 JavaScript search keyword queries.
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JavaScript Kit
A regularly-updated resource for free JavaScript and
Java, this site offers over 300 free scripts and
Java applets and a very active JavaScript forum
where developers can meet and discuss their script
projects. There are also handy tutorials here, where
you can learn JavaScript, DHTML and Webmastering.
(Note: this site was formerly
known as Website Abstraction).
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FreewareJava.com
Here's a must-bookmark site for anyone who's
interested in Java. This hefty site serves up free
applets, tutorials, free zines, forums and
JavaScript resources. Applets here include counters,
clocks, games, search engines, menu & navigational
applets, music and sound applets, slideshows,
scrollers & ticker tapes and text animations. There
are also interesting applets for manipulating images
to create cool effects.
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Java-Scripts.net
An informative, well-designed JavaScript resource.
Each script is described and has instructions for
implementation. Categories include scripts for
browsers, forms, frames, images, links, timing and
windows.
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ACJavascripts.com
This site serves up a growing collection of free,
ready-to-use JavaScripts that you can cut and paste
onto your Web pages. Categories here include
MouseOver scripts, games, calculators, tools, DHTML,
clocks, forms and more.
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Nic's JavaScript Page
A handy resource for free JavaScripts. The code
you'll find here is compact, (which makes it easier
to manipulate and learn from). This is a
well-organized site, so you can quickly find what
you need. (Note: this site has
been occasionally inaccessible recently).
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JavaScript Corral
Lasso yourself some cool and useful free JavaScripts
at this fast-loading, helpful site. Here, you'll
find JavaScripts for pop-up images, mouse-over
effects, clocks, scrollers, dates, menus and more.
Just cut and paste the scripts you want. The site
includes tutorials and instructions for implementing
the scripts.
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A1
JavaScripts
If you're interested in JavaScript, this site is a
must-bookmark. Here, you'll find over 300 free
working JavaScripts that you can easily cut and
paste onto your pages. There are also online tools
here that let you create your own JavaScripts.
Categories include page effects, site navigation,
status bar effects, time related scripts and more.
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JavaScript Tip of the Week
No longer updated, but still a useful resource, the
JavaScript Tip of the Week archive is a collection
of 30 coding tips with complete source code, working
examples, and commentary.
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Pulldown Menu
This popular, free JavaScript makes it easy for you
to install a handy pull-down menu on your site, with
a minimum of fuss. Includes handy instructions for
installation.
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JunkMachine
This popular free service allows you to easily
create your own cool, eye-catching Java applets for
your Web site. No knowledge of Java programming is
required. The JunkMachine will generate HTML code
that you can simply cut and paste onto your site.
You can either use this applet at this site or
download the necessary .class files and run the
applet locally (which they recommend, due to the
high traffic at this site).
(This applet was formerly known as the Java Machine,
but had to undergo a name change for trademark
reasons).
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JavaScript 4 U
A helpful Web ring focusing on JavaScript sources
for Webmasters. Includes scripts for scrollers;
clocks, pop-up Windows, games, dates, forms,
buttons, background changes, animation, menus and
more.
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