[lug] OT - JavaScript advice

[D. Stimits]

John Starkey wrote:
> 
> I know this is a bit OT but hey I am using Linux to code this :}
> 
> I was asked to create a JavaScript Personality test for an online
> University.
> 
> The params:
> 
> 30 questions
> 4 possible answers
> radio buttons
> 
> I can put this together myself with some research but this list contains
> some kick-a** coders so I thought I'd ask.
> 
> Would you assign individual variables to each question using an array??
> 
> or
> 
> Would you add to the total with each input?? Which would involve
> subtracting the value of the previous everytime a new value is entered.
> 
> or
> 
> Is there a better way?
> 
> &&
> 
> what do I use -- <input type="radio" value="my_function( x = 1 )">
> 
> This has been done hundreds of times I know. But not by me and I've never
> seen any code for this however simple it may be.

Go to www.lycos.com, go to the programming/software areas, look for
javascript. There are several sample sites (with names like
www.javascript.com) that it will list. Browse until you see something
similar to what you had in mind, then view source. Works quite well, and
beats long emails describing it.


> 
> TIA,
> 
> John
> 
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