ASP.NET 2.0 Unleashed

Chapter 32. Integrating JavaScript in Custom Controls

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Using the ClientScriptManager Class

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Building JavaScript Controls

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Building AJAX Controls

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Summary

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Even though the ASP.NET Framework is a server-side programming framework, there is nothing to prevent you from taking advantage of JavaScript—a client-side programming language—in your custom controls. In fact, you can do many exciting things by integrating JavaScript into your custom controls.

If you want to create rich and interactive user interfaces then you have no choice but to use JavaScript. For example, by taking advantage of JavaScript, you can create ...