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Mehedi Hasan
Mehedi Hasan

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Why JavaScript is so Popular?

Are you curious about why JavaScript has become one of the most popular programming languages to this day? If you've been programming for a while, you may have experienced a love-hate relationship with JavaScript at some point. I remember feeling this way when I first started programming back in 2014-2013. Python was my first love, and I just couldn't understand why people liked JavaScript so much. But fast forward to today, and all I do is write JS code. It's my go-to language, and I even write pseudo code in JS now.
Today, we'll explore why JavaScript is still one of the most widely used programming languages and what makes it so popular among developers. Let's dive in!

  1. runs on browsers: JS is the programming language that runs on browsers. So, It's a essential part of wed-development.
  2. Huge community and eco-system: has huge community that builds library, framework and tools for the ecosystem. which makes development easier and faster for everyone.
  3. Versatility: Not just web development, it can be used to build server-side, desktop applications and even mobile applications etc.
  4. Easy to learn: it has low learning curve compared to other popular languages. simpler syntax and easy setup makes it more accessible for beginners.
  5. Constantly evolving: it's a dynamic language, hence, constantly evolving and improving. new features and improvements are being added frequently. So, it's becoming more and more powerful.

In the last decade, JavaScript has become incredibly popular, largely due to its large community, versatility, and beginner-friendly nature. As web development became a more popular career choice with the growth of the internet, andJavaScript's popularity grew with it.

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