JavaScript is a versatile scripting language that is widely used to add interactivity to web pages. It is often used to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM) of a web page, allowing developers to create dynamic and engaging interactive applications. One common challenge faced by developers is how to call a JavaScript function after the page has finished loading. In this article, we will explore different methods of accomplishing this task.
Method 1: window.onload
The traditional way of calling a JavaScript function after page load is to use the window.onload event. This event fires when all resources on a page - including images, stylesheets, and scripts - have finished loading. Here is an example of how to use window.onload: