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Introduction to JavaScript
By Mukul Latiyan
Updated on : 14 Oct 2022
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Published on : 14 Oct 2022
What is JavaScript?
JavaScript is one of the popular programming languages that is used in most of the websites on the World Wide Web. It is also known as JS and is lightweight, cross-platform, and interpreted in nature.
Most of the time, JS is used to make webpages interactive and alive. For example, showing popups and changing page content when a button is clicked, validating users' emails on forms, and so on.
Basically, we can say that if you want to do anything related to websites and webpages, JavaScript is the language to go with.
Besides webpages, JavaScript is also used in game development, mobile app development, artwork creation, etc.
In short, it would be fair to conclude that javascript is the one language that rules the web.
Most of the time, JS is used to make webpages interactive and alive. For example, showing popups and changing page content when a button is clicked, validating users' emails on forms, and so on.
Basically, we can say that if you want to do anything related to websites and webpages, JavaScript is the language to go with.
Besides webpages, JavaScript is also used in game development, mobile app development, artwork creation, etc.
In short, it would be fair to conclude that javascript is the one language that rules the web.
History of JavaScript
JavaScript was created in 1995 by Brandan Eich, a Netscape programmer at that time. Initially, it was named Mocha and LiveScript. However, while taking the language public, it was named JavaScript.
The name was derived from the famous programming language Java to make it look more appealing.
Despite having a similar name, JavaScript has nothing to do with Java. It's an independent language with its own set of specifications. In recent times, JavaScript is also referred to as ECMAScript, and programs written in JavaScript are called scripts.
The name was derived from the famous programming language Java to make it look more appealing.
Despite having a similar name, JavaScript has nothing to do with Java. It's an independent language with its own set of specifications. In recent times, JavaScript is also referred to as ECMAScript, and programs written in JavaScript are called scripts.
Why Learn JavaScript?
You might be wondering why JavaScript, why not Python or Java. Well, the simple answer to this question is that JavaScript is used everywhere on the web.
If your goal is to dive into the field of web development, then you should choose JavaScript without any double thought. Here're some of the reasons why you should learn JavaScript.
If your goal is to dive into the field of web development, then you should choose JavaScript without any double thought. Here're some of the reasons why you should learn JavaScript.
- Beginner Friendly Language
- Versatile Language
- Best Language for Better Career
- High Paying Programming Language
- Huge Community
These are the basic reasons why you should learn JavaScript. If you want to explore this topic in more depth, visit our next article: Why Learn JavaScript?
Requirements for this Course
Before you start this course, there are certain things you need to make the most out of this course.
- Have a basic understanding of HTML and CSS: Within this course, we will be mostly working with web pages, so a basic understanding of HTML and CSS will help you understand the code part more clearly.
- Working Environment: Like mentioned above, we will be working with codes and examples within this course. That's why you should have your working environment set up properly. Working environment means downloading an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) and setting it up properly to run JS code.
Conclusion
This article covers the basics of the JavaScript programming language and has set up a proper path to start this course.
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