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JavaScript is an interpreted programming language developed in 1995, originally for client-side web scripting but now also used for game development and desktop applications. It is standardized by ECMA Script and supports both client-side and server-side scripting, enabling dynamic web content and interaction with databases. Key features include cross-platform compatibility, object-oriented programming, and the ability to enhance user experience through multimedia elements and form validation.

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Part 1 - Web Scripting -Java Script (1)

JavaScript is an interpreted programming language developed in 1995, originally for client-side web scripting but now also used for game development and desktop applications. It is standardized by ECMA Script and supports both client-side and server-side scripting, enabling dynamic web content and interaction with databases. Key features include cross-platform compatibility, object-oriented programming, and the ability to enhance user experience through multimedia elements and form validation.

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Web Scripting -Java Script

● Javascript is an interpreted computer programming


language.
● It was originally part of web browsers as a client-side
scripting language. But they are also useful as a game
development program and desktop widgets.
● It was developed in 1995 by Brendan Eich at Netscape
and was released with Netscape 2 in 1996. It was
initially called Livescript.
● The language was standardized by the ECMA Script
language.
● This language is now supported by all web browsers.
Review of the language
● It is a cross-platform, object-oriented
scripting language that can be
embedded in other products and
applications such as web browsers but
not suitable as a standalone language.
● In a host environment it can be
connected to the objects of the host
environment to provide a programmatic
control over them.
● The core javascript contains
A) a set of objects such as Arrays, Date, Math
B) a set of language elements such as operators, control
structures and statements.
● Client side JavaScript extends the core language by
supplying objects to control the browser. (like placing
an element in Html form, respond to user events such
a form input and page navigation)
● Server side scripting extends the core language by
supplying objects to control the server (such as an
application to communicate with the database,
provide continuity of the invocation of the application,
perform file manipulation on the server side)
Applications
● Use JavaScript to add multimedia elements in
web pages.
● Customize the web pages according to user’s
choice or preferences.
● Validate the form inputs in the web pages.
Features of JavaScript
1. Almost all browsers support JavaScript
2. It can be used in client and server side.
3. In JavaScript function can be assigned to
variables and also a function can be passed as a
parameter to a function.It supports functional
programming.
4. Supports object oriented programming features.
5. JavaScript relies on the runtime environment to
provide objects and methods to interact with
outside world.
Client-Side JavaScript vs. Server-Side JavaScript

Client-side JavaScript runs on the user's web browser and is used to


create interactive elements on websites. It enhances user experience by
allowing dynamic content updates without reloading the entire page.
Examples include form validation, animations, and pop-up alerts.

Server-side JavaScript, on the other hand, runs on the web server. It is


used to process requests, interact with databases, and generate dynamic
content before sending it to the client's browser. Server-side JavaScript is
commonly used in backend development for tasks like handling user
authentication, data storage, and server communication.

In summary, client-side JavaScript focuses on enhancing user interactions


within the browser, while server-side JavaScript manages the behind-the-
scenes processes on the server to deliver dynamic content to the client.

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