Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Bookmarklets
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Oct 17, 2022 Scott and Wes dive into the world of bookmarklets, revealing their benefits in web development. They discuss how these JavaScript snippets can enhance web interaction, such as detecting missing alt tags. The episode highlights the practicality of bookmarklets, showcasing them as a lightweight alternative to browser extensions. Tips on integrating bookmarklets into workflows and examples of specific tools, like the Bookmarklet Maker, add to the excitement. Plus, they touch on comparing bookmarklets to Greasemonkey for user customization.
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Using Bookmarklets
- Bookmarklets are JavaScript snippets stored as bookmarks that execute on a webpage.
- Use bookmarklets for quick tasks or modifications without browser extensions.
Past Bookmarklet Examples
- Pinterest and Firebug were initially bookmarklets.
- They demonstrate the potential impact and reach of bookmarklets.
IIFEs in Bookmarklets
- Write bookmarklets with Immediately Invoked Function Expressions (IIFEs).
- This lets your JavaScript run directly on the page when clicked.