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Introduction to

JavaScript
A Beginner's Guide to Web Development
What is JavaScript?

 • JavaScript is a lightweight, interpreted programming


language.
 • It is primarily used to create dynamic and interactive
web content.
 • JavaScript can run in the browser and on servers
(Node.js).
 • It is one of the core technologies of the World Wide
Web alongside HTML and CSS.
Features of JavaScript

 • Easy to learn and implement.


 • Supports event-driven programming.
 • Cross-platform compatibility.
 • Dynamically typed language.
 • Rich set of libraries and frameworks.
Uses of JavaScript

 • Adding interactivity to websites (e.g., sliders, forms).


 • Building web and mobile apps (e.g., React, Vue).
 • Server-side development (Node.js).
 • Game development.
 • Creating animations and visual effects.
Basic Syntax

 • Variables:
 let x = 10; const y = 20;

 • Functions:
 function greet() {
 console.log('Hello, World!');
 }

 • Conditionals:
 if (x > y) {
 console.log('x is greater than y');
 }
JavaScript and the Web

 • DOM Manipulation:
 Access and modify HTML elements dynamically.

 • Event Handling:
 Respond to user actions (clicks, keypresses).

 • AJAX:
 Fetch data from servers without refreshing the page.

 • APIs:
 Interact with services like maps, payments, and social
media.
Thank you!

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