Chapter 9. Joomla! and JavaScript

JavaScript can be used to a great effect to enhance your Joomla! website for visitors. This chapter includes the following topics:

• Including a JavaScript file in your Joomla! template

• Tips and tricks on minimizing page load time when using JavaScript

• Maximizing backward compatibility with JavaScript

• Providing Internet Explorer 6 with transparent PNG support in your Joomla! template

• Installing the jQuery JavaScript library in Joomla!

• Creating an image slideshow with JavaScript in Joomla!

Introduction

Joomla! is a feature-rich content management system, but there are some things it can't do out of the box. This is where JavaScript can become useful in improving the experience of your website to its visitors.