Moodle JavaScript Cookbook

This cookbook is for developers and administrators that are comfortable with customizing Moodle with plugin modules, themes and patches, who want to make their site more dynamic. You need knowledge of HTML, PHP, and CSS and good working knowledge of the underlying structure of Moodle, but no prior experience with JavaScript is needed. The book contains recipes explaining step-by-step how to use JavaScript in Moodle. It will take you through the basics of combining Moodle with JavaScript and its various libraries and explain how to integrate Yahoo! User Interface Library (YUI) with Moodle. YUI is the key to implementing modern, dynamic feature-rich interfaces for a more satisfying and productive user experience by making forms more responsive, using AJAX, and adding effects. You will be able to use a range of YUI features, such as pulling in and displaying information from other websites, enhancing existing UI elements, and even adding animation to your pages for a nice finishing touch.