Javascript Error Detecting Browser

GoldenSphynx · 17th June 2002, 21:02

Is there any particular browser that gives an error message when reading a faulty Javascript? I have Netscape, MSN, and IE but they dont give errors or give the line of error. I need a browser like this quickly.

FesterHead · 17th June 2002, 21:07

Check out this page on...
Microsoft Script Debugger

To enable script debugging in IE,
Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced (tab)

Look for the section titled...
Browsing

There should be a check box titled...
Disable Script debugging and is should be checked (default). Uncheck that bugger.

FYI, I'm using IE 5.50.4807.2300

The Holy One · 17th June 2002, 21:08

isn't that when IE says:"done, but with errors on the page"???
(if not what is that then?)

cmisker · 17th June 2002, 21:16

Quote:

Originally posted by GoldenSphinx86
Is there any particular browser that gives an error message when reading a faulty Javascript? I have Netscape, MSN, and IE but they dont give errors or give the line of error. I need a browser like this quickly.

I'm pretty sure Netscpae does this... you just open the JavaSCript debugger (at least in Mozilla and NS7).. and IE does this too.. whenever this is a javascript, there will be a warning sign in the statusbar (at the bottom).. double-click it.. and somewhere in options, you can choose to always show javacsript errors.

rm' · 17th June 2002, 21:19

It gets annoying though, because very few people on the internet can properly code javascript, so you keeping getting a message telling you how thickheaded and incompetent the webmaster is. So, in short, remember to turn it off after you are done testing

GoldenSphynx · 17th June 2002, 21:21

Yep, thanks...I neede to know this because I'm trying to learn Javascript, and I have to correct faulty codes, so I needed info like which line is incorrect. Thanks.

cmisker · 17th June 2002, 21:27

And... make sure you test it with IE5, IE6 and Mozilla.. because, well, most people use IE6, but there are still a lot with IE5 (since I'm on XP, I can't test with IE4 on this computer.. I test the IE5 at my dad's business).. and I test Mozilla on this computer too.. I mean.. dang... it's hard to get it working properly for all browsers.. :P

Check http://developer.netscape.com/docs/m...avascript.html for the best javascript guide and reference.

eleet-2k2 · 17th June 2002, 23:58

Browsers that do warn of errors, and the line the error appeared on:
IE
Netscape

However you need the right settings turned on for each browser, so this may be why you did not see it.

Microsoft has a program that does this, but it is only installed with MS Visual Studio (4 or 5 and higher). However it is quite technical and is mainly used for programmers (the suite, that is), so unless you want to obtain this multi-cd programmer suite, stick with the browser, they are more than capable.

GoldenSphynx · 18th June 2002, 00:31

Yep, Ive got it...damn im startin to hate JavaScript...

Too many damn mistakes

g3cko · 18th June 2002, 03:58

before i fired javascript i would use netscape b/c it had that javascript console, however you've really gotta use whatever browser the end user is gonna use (not many of us use netscape... hehe however the new mozilla kix some serious butt)

GoldenSphynx · 18th June 2002, 17:25

No, I'm not worried about what the end-user uses, because this is just for me...g3cko, I just needed to know which one has an error detecting feature to help me evaluate my JavaScripts. Thanks everyone,

.

eleet-2k2 · 18th June 2002, 21:36

Quote:

Originally posted by g3cko
before i fired javascript i would use netscape b/c it had that javascript console, however you've really gotta use whatever browser the end user is gonna use (not many of us use netscape... hehe however the new mozilla kix some serious butt)

MS IE has that too now.

17th June 2002, 21:02	#1
GoldenSphynx Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,738	Javascript Error Detecting Browser Is there any particular browser that gives an error message when reading a faulty Javascript? I have Netscape, MSN, and IE but they dont give errors or give the line of error. I need a browser like this quickly.

17th June 2002, 21:27	#7
cmisker Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Emmen, The Netherlands Posts: 681	And... make sure you test it with IE5, IE6 and Mozilla.. because, well, most people use IE6, but there are still a lot with IE5 (since I'm on XP, I can't test with IE4 on this computer.. I test the IE5 at my dad's business).. and I test Mozilla on this computer too.. I mean.. dang... it's hard to get it working properly for all browsers.. :P Check http://developer.netscape.com/docs/m...avascript.html for the best javascript guide and reference. Wanna see my Winamp 3?

17th June 2002, 23:58	#8
eleet-2k2 Forum King Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mobil Ave. Posts: 5,381	Browsers that do warn of errors, and the line the error appeared on: IE Netscape However you need the right settings turned on for each browser, so this may be why you did not see it. Microsoft has a program that does this, but it is only installed with MS Visual Studio (4 or 5 and higher). However it is quite technical and is mainly used for programmers (the suite, that is), so unless you want to obtain this multi-cd programmer suite, stick with the browser, they are more than capable. "Welcome to the Island of people who know too much."..."Did you really think balloons would stop him?!" See what I'm listening too.

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17th June 2002, 21:07	#2
FesterHead Alumni Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 14,108	Check out this page on... Microsoft Script Debugger To enable script debugging in IE, Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced (tab) Look for the section titled... Browsing There should be a check box titled... Disable Script debugging and is should be checked (default). Uncheck that bugger. FYI, I'm using IE 5.50.4807.2300

17th June 2002, 21:08	#3
The Holy One Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 141	isn't that when IE says:"done, but with errors on the page"??? (if not what is that then?)

17th June 2002, 21:19	#5
rm' Banned Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 11,361	It gets annoying though, because very few people on the internet can properly code javascript, so you keeping getting a message telling you how thickheaded and incompetent the webmaster is. So, in short, remember to turn it off after you are done testing

17th June 2002, 21:21	#6
GoldenSphynx Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,738	Yep, thanks...I neede to know this because I'm trying to learn Javascript, and I have to correct faulty codes, so I needed info like which line is incorrect. Thanks.

18th June 2002, 00:31	#9
GoldenSphynx Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,738	Yep, Ive got it...damn im startin to hate JavaScript... Too many damn mistakes

18th June 2002, 03:58	#10
g3cko Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: My House Posts: 54	before i fired javascript i would use netscape b/c it had that javascript console, however you've really gotta use whatever browser the end user is gonna use (not many of us use netscape... hehe however the new mozilla kix some serious butt)

18th June 2002, 17:25	#11
GoldenSphynx Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,738	No, I'm not worried about what the end-user uses, because this is just for me...g3cko, I just needed to know which one has an error detecting feature to help me evaluate my JavaScripts. Thanks everyone, .