JavaScript is a high-level programming language that is commonly used to create interactive and dynamic web pages.
It is a client-side language, which means it runs on the user’s Browser and is responsible for handling interactive elements on the page, such as form validation animation, and dynamic content updates.
JavaScript can also be used on the server-side, with tools like Node.js, to build web application and APIs. its is a versatile language that can be used for wide range of tasks including web development, mobile app development, game development and more
When Brendan Eich first conceived of the language, he code-named it Mocha. Internally at Netscape, the brand LiveScript was used. But when it came time to publicly name the language, “JavaScript” won the vote.
Don not confuse JavaScript with the Java Programming language. Both “Java” and “JavaScript” are programming languages have very different syntax, semantics and use.