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Vasanth S
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JavaScript Uncovered - A Simple Introduction

  • JavaScript was introduced by Brendan Eich in 1995 while he was working at Netscape Communications.

  • It was originally developed in just 10 days .

  • The first name of JavaScript was Mocha, later renamed to LiveScript, and finally to JavaScript for marketing reasons.

  • JavaScript is a programming language which is doing some magic in the software world.

  • From website to servers, mobile apps to games - today, it rules all the domains in software industry.

  • It is widely used to make and build interactive web applications.

  • It brings life to static web pages.

  • It is the most essential language for front-end development.

  • It runs directly in the browser, without needing installation.

  • It supported all modern web browsers.

  • It can handle databases, APIs, and back-end logic too.

  • Popular libraries like React, Vue, and Angular are based on JavaScript.

  • It supports various programming styles — functional, object-oriented, and event-driven.

  • Its simple syntax makes it beginner-friendly and easy to learn .

  • With constant updates, it keeps growing stronger and more powerful.

  • In short, JavaScript is the magic wand of the modern tech world.

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