Google announced overnight the release and open-sourcing of a trio of tools designed to help JavaScript developers. Written by Chris Duckett, Contributor Nov. 8, 2009, 3:34 p.m. PT ...

I want to open a JavaScript prompt () window from the parent window, then open a new (popup) window (the contents of this window are not under my control), and then focus on that popup window.

Today, it’s taking that one leap further and open sourcing ChakraCore, the JavaScript engine behind the new Edge browser included with Windows 10.

At JSConf in Florida today, Microsoft announced that it is open sourcing Chakra, the JavaScript engine used in its Edge and Internet Explorer browsers. The code will be published to the company's ...

We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. Microsoft announced it is open-sourcing Chakra, the JavaScript engine that powers its Edge Web browser.

Now that the library is open source, developers can use it to build and design Windows-like Web applications for other browsers and platforms, including Chrome, Firefox, Android, and iOS.

Microsoft continued its historic open source efforts by announcing it will donate the technology behind its Chakra JavaScript engine to the community -- and solicit outside help in making it cross ...