Using JavaScript To Perform A Task Traditionally Solved With Server-Side Scripting
Example 1: Standard PHP / MySQL Approach

This Week's Birthdays

No staff birthdays this week.

Option 2: Today and six days hence; also shows only birth month and day

NameBirthdayDepartment
Norman BlashkaMay 12Maintenance
Kerry LauermanMay 13Administration
Joy PressMay 14Accounts Payable
Jeanne CarstensenMay 15Accounts Payable
Ruth HenrichMay 16Maintenance
Wendy WilliamsMay 17Accounts Payable

For demo purposes, the date of May 12, 2009 is being used.

Example 2: JavaScript Approach

Using JavaScript To Perform A Task Traditionally Solved With Server-Side Scripting