JScript Fundamentals (Windows Scripting - JScript)

This section provides information about the basic elements that comprise JScript.

In This Section

• Writing JScript Code
  Explains the organization of elements within JScript code.

• JScript Variables
  Explains the concept of variables in JScript.

• JScript Data Types
  Enumerates data types in JScript and explains the purpose of each type.

• JScript Operators
  Provides a list of operators with links to information about each operator.

• Operator Precedence
  Explains the rules that control the order in which operations are performed when an expression is evaluated.

• Controlling Program Flow
  Explains conditional statements and loops in JScript.

• JScript Functions
  Describes the built-in functions and explains how to create new functions.

• JScript Objects
  Explains the concept of objects in JScript.

• Intrinsic Objects
  Lists the objects that are part of JScript by default and explains the purpose of each object.

• Creating Your Own Objects
  Explains how to extend JScript functionality by creating your own functions.

• Date and Time Calculations
  Describes how to perform common calendar and clock tasks, such as manipulating and comparing dates, and calculating elapsed time.

• Displaying Information in the Browser
  Describes how to display data directly in the browser.

• Using Message Boxes
  Describes how to display information or request input in a message box.

• JScript Reserved Words
  Lists the reserved words in JScript.

Related Sections

• Advanced JScript (Windows Scripting - JScript)
  Explains advanced JScript functionality, such as recursion, arrays, troubleshooting, and so on.

• Introduction to Regular Expressions (Scripting)
  Introduces the concept of regular expressions and explains how to create and use them.

• Windows Script Host
  Provides links to information about Windows Script Host.