What is JavaScript ?

What is JavaScript ?

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JavaScript

JavaScript or JS is now considered as a high-level programming language and it's currently one of the most popular language in use, it was originally developed as a scripting language by Netscape to make websites more dynamic.

Possibilities of JavaScript

  • Literally everything ๐Ÿ˜ฑ ...
  • Change DOM (Document Object Model)
  • Add CSS dynamically
  • Track users move on your website
  • Validate inputs in HTML form
  • Use AJAX to load data without refreshing page
  • Create re-usable components
  • HTTP Request to your back-end
  • Unit testing
  • End-to-end testing
  • Create your back-end
  • Create animations
  • Create PWA (Progressive Web Apps)
  • Create Mobile Apps
  • Create games
  • Create software (VS Code) ...

It's impossible to cite everything, JavaScript is just too big ๐Ÿ’ช

That's why JS is fascinating, and that's why you should learn it ! In the beginning It may seem a little bit difficult compared to others languages, but practice makes perfect !

๐Ÿš€ In my next post you can see some example of JS ๐Ÿš€

Ressources

Mozilla Developer

Wikipedia

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