JavaScript
Introduction
JavaScript is the most popular scripting language on the
internet, and works in all major browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Chrome, Opera, and Safari.
What is JavaScript?
- JavaScript
was designed to add interactivity to HTML pages
- JavaScript
is a scripting language
- A
scripting language is a lightweight programming language
- JavaScript
is usually embedded directly into HTML pages
- JavaScript
is an interpreted language (means that scripts execute without preliminary
compilation)
- Everyone can use JavaScript without purchasing a license.
Are Java and JavaScript the same? NO!
- Java and JavaScript are two completely different languages in both concept and design. Java (developed by Sun Microsystems) is a powerful and much more complex programming language in the same category as C and C++.