The key to understanding when (and when not) to deploy JavaScript has as much to do with the intent of the target application as it does JavaScript itself. The word “JavaScript” has become a ...

JavaScript Snake is a live example of what you can do with JavaScript. It’s a classic game that can be built to run in the browser using only JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

I asked Microsoft officials for comment on talk that new HTML5 and JavaScript tools may be on the docket and didn't hear back. If/when I do, I'll add any comments they provide.

Microsoft Technical Fellow Anders Hejlsberg is working on something to do with JavaScript tools. Here are a few clues about his latest project.