Explore the purpose, history, and usage of JavaScript, the popular programming language used in web browsers. Compare it with Java and discover its versatility in web, server-side, desktop, and mobile development. Learn how JavaScript works with HTML and CSS, and why it receives heavy criticism despite its widespread popularity.
JavaScript is the only client-side programming language available on all web browsers.
JavaScript's versatility allows it to be used for a wide range of applications across different platforms.
Deep dives
JavaScript is the only client-side web programming language
JavaScript is the only programming language that is available on all web browsers, making it the ideal choice for client-side programming on the web.
JavaScript works together with HTML and CSS
HTML provides the structure and content of web pages, CSS provides the styling, and JavaScript provides logic and interactivity.
JavaScript is used beyond the web
JavaScript can be used for server-side programming, including popular frameworks like Node.js. It can also be used for desktop application development, with frameworks like Electron. JavaScript's versatility allows it to be used for a wide range of applications across different platforms.
JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages in the world for a simple reason: it's the only client-side programming language in every web browser. In this episode we'll discuss its purpose, history, and all of the places that it's used. We'll also get into why it is so heavily criticized.