Difference between revisions of "JavaScript links are evil"
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# Putting the cursor over the link shows in the status bar what it is - something that you don't get with JavaScript. | # Putting the cursor over the link shows in the status bar what it is - something that you don't get with JavaScript. | ||
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| + | ! Site | ||
| + | ! Date | ||
| + | ! Result | ||
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| + | | [http://spamgourment.com SpamGourmet disposable email service]. | ||
| + | | 15-Feb-2006 | ||
| + | | ''Pending response'' | ||
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Revision as of 01:32, 15 February 2006
Please don't use javascript for your links. Use standard HTML instead.
For example:
<a href="#" onClick="MM_openBrWindow('images/storyimages/040504_incident_report.html','','scrollbars=yes,width=840')">report</a>
There is simply no reason whatsoever for it. This works just as well like this:
<a href="images/storyimages/040504_incident_report.html" target="_blank">report</a>
This has the following advantages:
- No loss of functionality - in fact, more functionality.
- Works even with Javascript turned off.
- Putting the cursor over the link shows in the status bar what it is - something that you don't get with JavaScript.
- Users hate popup windows.
Sites asked to consider above change
| Site | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| SpamGourmet disposable email service. | 15-Feb-2006 | Pending response |
