AUI Documentation

The AJS.contextPath() function returns the "path" to the application, which is needed when creating absolute urls within the application, e.g.:

• var url = AJS.contextPath() + "/rest/some/resource";
• var url = AJS.contextPath() + "/dashboard.action";

store values in a persistent cookie without worrying about the application using too many cookies.

Makes sure that a constantly firing function doesn't cause performance issues.

Don't Use when binding to an infrequently firing event.

Like debounce(), makes sure that a constantly firing function doesn't cause performance issues, but fires at the start rather than at the end of the wait period.

Don't Use when binding to an infrequently firing event.

The AJS.escapeHtml() performs html-safe escaping of the input string. Specifically, it encodes:

• <
• >
• &
• '
• "

Provides an easy way to substitute parameters into a string.

AUI includes a web resource transformer that will translate some javascript into the literal strings before being served.

Make sure users cannot accidentally lose data.

A safe alternative to console.log(). It ensures that both console and the console.log method exist before executing. This means if you happen to leave one in your code, browsers which don't support console.log (eg. IE, some mobile browsers) shouldn't break.

Detects the version of AUI on the current page.