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    Chapter 1. Purpose

    Chapter 1. Purpose

    The purpose of JavaScript is to add an extra layer of usability to a Web page.

    That sounds simple, but this golden rule has frequently been misunderstood. Not all scripts add usability to a Web site; in fact, during several periods of JavaScript’s checkered history, the creation of flashy-looking but useless scripts has been a significant cottage industry.


      

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