What Algorithm Powers This Clock Applet?

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The discussion centers around the nature of algorithms, specifically highlighting a demo that showcases a creative application. Participants express admiration for the demo, noting its coolness and creativity. The conversation touches on the technology behind the applet, with one user correctly identifying it as JavaScript, while another clarifies that applets are actually created using Java, not JavaScript. The thread encourages exploration of similar applets by searching online for more creative examples.
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What is the algorithm? No big mystery but a nice little demo for you to ponder.



http://www.suite101.com/files/mysites/AskAlice/Clock.htm
 
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It's pretty cool, and creative! :wink:
 


Originally posted by KL Kam
It's pretty cool, and creative! :wink:

Thats Javascript in action. want to find more cool applets just goto google type in cool applets and have loads of fun.
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Originally posted by Dx
Thats Javascript in action. want to find more cool applets just goto google type in cool applets and have loads of fun.
Dx :wink:

Applets are made in Java not JavaScript...
 

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