Javascript Basics

What is Javascript Exactly?

• Basically JavaScript is the scripting language of the Web.
• JavaScript is usually embedded directly into HTML pages.
• JavaScript is an interpreted language (means that scripts execute without preliminary compilation).
• It can be used by anyone without purchasing a license.
• Do not confuse Java & Javascript as both are separate one and have different architechture.
• It's syntax is very easy to understand and similar to C and JAVA.

 

Advantages of Javascript

• Cross-browser support.
• Validating data at Client side.
• Being able to create more sophisticated user interfaces.
• No significant extra download time will be added to a page by using JavaScript on it.
• No need to download a plugin before user can view your JavaScript.
• No need of any special editor for Javascript, any plain text editor will do.

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