JavaScript Encapsulation

I have been writing so much more JavaScript /jQuery the last couple of years with the boom of HTML5.

These newer Websites and Mobile Apps (Hybrid Apps) use JavaScript at the core. The Hybrid Apps are basically 100% code from JavaScript even the data layers and entities.

I have created jQuery plug-ins in the past, but more and more now I approach my code by encapsulating JavaScript.  This is required to create a good separation between all the JavaScript in modern apps to avoid any collisions. 

There are two approaches I have been using to create Classes in JavaScript to Encapsulate code. These "classes" in JavaScript can be setup as objects you instantiate or as static JavaScript classes. 

The following Screen Shot is a Test HTML Page to test calling JavaScript Objects and Named Function Expressions. (HTML File Attached)  Encapsulation.html (4.14 kb)

I. JavaScript Objects: Just like in C# or Java create an object from a JavaScript "Class". This way you can instantiate an instance of this class. 

var myUtil = new utilityObj();
var returnVal = myUtil.getMessage(testValue);

//------------------------------------------
// JavaScript Objects (Instantiated Class)
//------------------------------------------
function utilityObj() {
    var localValue;

    //-----------------------------	
    // Get Message Public
    //-----------------------------	
    this.getMessage = function(value)
    {			
	//set private value
	localValue = value;
        return getPrivateMessage();
    }

   //-----------------------------	
   // Get Message Private
   //-----------------------------	
    function getPrivateMessage()
    {
	return localValue;		
    }
}

 

II. JavaScript Named Functions: I like to think of these as "Static Classes" for JavaScript. You can call the functions in this class without instantiating an instance of the JavaScript class. 

utility.setMessage(testValue);

//---------------------------------------------
// Named Function Expressions (Static Class)
//---------------------------------------------
var utility = function () {
  var value = "Default Message";  

  function runPrivateFunc()
  {
     appendToDiv('runPrivateFunc()', '');
  }

  //Public Functions Here
  return  {     
  
    //-----------------------------
    //Set Message Function
   //-----------------------------	
   setMessage : function (val) {
	value = val;		
	appendToDiv('Exp Test A Set:', val);
    },
	
   //-----------------------------	
   //Get Message Function
   //-----------------------------	
    getMessage : function () {
       return value; 
    }
	
	
  }; // End Return  
}();   

 

 

Chrome Remote Desktop Curtain Mode - Windows 10 PRO

I had some issues getting Chrome Remote Desktop Curtain Mode to work in Windows 10 PRO. This post documents the steps to get it Chrome Remote Desktop Curtain Mode to work on Windows 10.

The basic instructions come from Google's documentation.

1. Enter a Registry Key: Add two new registry keys.

2. Enable RDP Connections: Search in Windows "Allow Remote" and you should see the application in the search results.

  • Select Control Panel\System and Security\System > Remote settings > "Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)".
  • Uncheck remote assistance (if you do not need it)
  • Uncheck Network Level Authentication  

Note: If after rebooting chrome remote desktop connects, and then disconnects there is another registry key you need to change. Per this  Google link.

Registry Key:
\HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\SecurityLayer

The value I expect for these failures is 2, which corresponds to SSL(TLS).  Change this value to 1 (negotiate).  No reboot is necessary, you can try establishing a CRD connection immediately.
(I need to review the two registry files and may have to update one)

3. Reboot and try it out!