JavaScript is a programming language that adds interactivity to web pages. It’s used to create dynamic content, such as:
- Interactive maps
- Animated graphics
- Scrolling video jukeboxes
- Pop-up menus
- Clickable buttons
- Multimedia control
JavaScript is a versatile and beginner-friendly language. It’s used in many non-browser environments, such as Node.js, Apache CouchDB, and Adobe Acrobat.
Here are some of the features of JavaScript:
- Syntax: Based on the Java and C languages
- Object-oriented programming: Supports object prototypes and classes
- Functional programming: Functions are first-class objects that can be easily created and passed around
- Cookies: Can be used to improve users’ web browsing experience
