JavaScript

JavaScript (JS) is a programming language that enables you to create dynamic web content, such as displaying live updates, interactive maps, or animated graphics.

The first ever JavaScript was created by Brendan Eich at Netscape.

Example

Java and JavaScript are both programming languages but they are not the same or related in any way at all. Java is a programming language that needs to be compiled and is object-oriented, while JavaScript is an interpreted language and is prototype-based.

Further Reading

• JavaScript via MDN
• A few JavaScript examples

Abbreviation

• JS