Introduction to JavaScript

Introduction To JavaScript

The following article provides an outline for Introduction to JavaScript. JavaScript is one of the three main languages that uses to structure a more efficient website. JavaScript is a programming language to develop a dynamic web page. Using JavaScript, you can add complex features to the web page. JavaScript is a versatile language and allows users to interact with the webpage and hence it is a more popular programming language in the web development field. Also, it is widely used in mobile app development and game development. One reason behind JavaScript being popular is that it supports all browsers and all operating systems.

Advantages Of JavaScript

Given below are the advantages of JavaScript:

JavaScript gives a rich interface to the webpage as it helps to create a dynamic and interactive web page.
JavaScript is used to add functionality to your website.
It runs very fast as it runs in the client-side browser and it does not need web server support.
It is used with the integration of HTML and CSS.
Supports all modern browsers.
JavaScript is beginner-friendly and easy to learn. DOM model provides prewritten functionality.
It supports different languages hence being used not only for web development but also many applications.
Using Node.js you can use JavaScript as backend development. Hence entire application can develop in JavaScript from front to backend.

History Of JavaScript

JavaScript developed by the Brendan Eich of Netscape Communications Corporation. It is written in only 10 days. First, it was named Mocha then LiveScript, and then JavaScript. Initially, it was developed to support the Netscape navigator.

One look at the journey of JavaScript.

Versions	Description	Browser
JavaScript	Developed by Netscape Corporation	Netscape
ECMAScript	Developed by the ECMA International	All Browser
JScript	Developed by the Microsoft Corporation	Internet Explorer

Smarter Path To Learn JavaScript

It is a scripting language and it does not run on its own, browser is essential to run JavaScript.
Use HTML page to use the JavaScript.
Write the code to crate dynamic website under the tag <script> and</script>.
You need an editor to write code for your web page. Either you can write code manually in the notepad or use an editor that provides a prewritten option for code like Dream Viewer.
If you use Notepad then save it as an HTML file to run on the browser.

Elements Of JavaScript

Given below are some elements of JavaScript:

JavaScript Elements	Description
Basic Concepts	Learn the syntax and the data types of JavaScript.
Operators	Learn the operators like unary, logical, assignment, comparison.
String	Learn to handle string with string functions likesplit(), concat(),etc.
Array	Learn to handle functions of Array like, Stack(), Queue (), Etc.
Functions	Learn about the functions, parameters, calling and returning the value.
Objects	Learn JavaScript objects and their properties and prototypes.
Error Handling	With Try……Catch statement.
Networking	Fetch API to make an HTTP request.
Class	Learn JavaScript classes and templates.
Basic Programming	Learn basic programs like: If…. else Do…while For loop Break

Technologies Of JavaScript

Given below are the new technologies of JavaScript:

New Technology	Description
JSAjax	We can use this technology with JavaScript, HTML, XML to create more interactive pages. After loading the web page, we can update things in it.
JSON	JavaScript Object Notation to store and exchange data.
JS Web APIs	API for the web to support complex operations.
React	It is used for front-end web development.
Angular	With this technology, you can reduce the size of the developed application.
Vue.js	It is a combination of React and Angular technologies.
Ember	You can improve the performance of the application with this technology.
Backbone.js	It is easy to use and can develop a single web page. If you have to develop both frontend and backend then can use backbone technology.

Conclusion – Introduction to JavaScript

JavaScript is a comprehensive language for web development. It is powerful, object-based, and easy to learn.