Best Practices in Javascript Library Design

Google Tech Talks
August 17, 2007

ABSTRACT

This talk explores all the techniques used to build a robust, reusable, cross-platform JavaScript Library. We'll look at how to write a solid JavaScript API, show you how to use functional programming to create contained, concise, code, and delve deep into common cross browser issues that you'll have to solve in order to have a successful library.
John Resig is a JavaScript Evangelist, working for the Mozilla Corporation, and the author of the book 'Pro Javascript Techniques.' He's also the creator and lead developer of the jQuery JavaScript library and the co-designer of the FUEL JavaScript library (included in Firefox 3). He's currently located in...

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[HB Stone]

There is no more robust or capable client-side language than JavaScript, but you should also know that JavaScript has nothing to do with Java. They are very different languages, typically used in different places for different purposes.

[CassandraAbbey]

It's a great pleasure to watch this kind of clip.

[justgivemethetruth]

Yeah ... check this out ...

> A kludge (or kluge) is a workaround, a quick-and-dirty solution, a clumsy, inelegant, difficult to extend, hard to maintain

Kludge OR Kluge ... luge looge ... klooje whatever.

Not to mention the book Kluge: The Haphazard Evolution of the Human Mind by Gary F. Marcus

If you want to go through the rest of your life saying it wrong, fine by me!

[Steve Noolan]

You say tom-art-o, I say tom-ate-o.

Kludge is pronounced like judge in my world.

[curryeater259]

if I hear the world uh one more time, I'm going to kill a monkey.

[whatnow1204]

Depends...

It's an awesome video, but since you're new to javascript, this video can get a little technical. It's good to watch the video to get a good introduction of what the javascript language capable of. John Resig is giving explanations on good tips of developing your own libraries...

Most of my knowledge in Javascript comes from books. School does gives you allot of knowledge, but books gives you more in a depth knowledge of the programming language (personally).

[yusuf koforola]

make use of hacking fbk hacking

[iscratchmybutt]

hey guys, i'm new to web development (i'm 23, just graduated last year and just quit my crappy job in real estate doing research) and am currently taking a class that is teaching me html, css, javascript, and ruby. i hope to switch fields to programming. after watching this vid, do you think it's very helpful for someone like me? will it help me a lot? we haven't touched javascript yet, so i'm just trying to prepare resources in advance. thanks!

[justgivemethetruth]

kludge or kluge -> promounced KLOOGE, like stooge.

[justgivemethetruth]

anyone who does not know that has no business and likely no interest in viewing this video, doncha think?

[justgivemethetruth]

at 5:10 - there is no such word as ORTHAGONAL … it is spelled and pronounced ORTHOGONAL.