Comments? Client-side VBScript vs. JavaScript

[kim1234]

A recent thread (thread329-354884) discussed trying to use client-side VBScript instead of JavaScript. Wondering what the pros/cons might be, beyond the obvious issue of browser support for client-side VBScript.

Are there any great advantages to using VBScript when scripting client-side specifically for IE?

My perspective: I use both, although VBScript server-side (with ASP) and JavaScript client-side (for web pages). I know I can use VBScript client-side, although have not had the need to do so, and realistically need scripts that work in NN, Mozilla and Opera, as well as IE.

TIA for your two cents....
K

 

[TomKane]

According to our programming standards document Client-side scripting should be developed in Javascript or Jscript Server-side scripting should be developed in VBScript. I think the reason has something to do with performance.

 

[Targol]

The only reason I use client-side JScript and server-side VB is that it's more easy to recognize the scope of a script in the source when not using an advanced-colorized source editor. Water is not bad as soon as it stays out human body ;-)

 

[Sentinel010]

The other problem using VB for client side is the browser compatability problem. Netscape will not correctly display VB script.