2. What is this Technology?
• What is JavaScript?
• What is Mootools?
• Object-oriented JavaScript Framework
• What is a Framework?
• Make JavaScript easier to write
• Enhance functionality of JavaScript
3. Why do I use it?
• Same reason you would use JavaScript for
• Why do we use JavaScript?
• Make website dynamic and interactive
• Create cool effects on webpage
• Everything happens on the client side
• But why Mootools?
• Powerful, flexible and cross-platform
• Open source
• Well documented API
4. How do I use it?
• Step 1: Learn JavaScript
• Step 2: Download Mootools
• http://mootools.net/download
• Latest version: 1.5
• Step 3: Link the .js file
• Create <script> tag in the head
• Step 4: Write your code
• http://mootools.net/docs/core
5. jQuery Vs Mootools
jQuery Mootools
Easier to learn Complex
Focus on the DOM Additional functionality
Doesn’t require lot of
knowledge of JavaScript
Intermediate or advanced
knowledge
• How to choose?
• Beginners go with jQuery
• Advanced web designers can use Mootools