Introduction to JavaScript

JavaScript is a programming language that is used to create dynamic and interactive effects on web pages. It is a scripting language used for the client-side

Client-side scripting language

• scripting language is a type of programming language that is interpreted individually at run-time (i.e. duration of time program takes to execute)
• client-side refers to everything the user sees and interacts with on the web application.

Uses

• Updating Content
• Dynamic Menus
• Pop-ups
• Animations
• Transitions
• DOM Manipulation
• Event Handling
• Interactive Elements (E.g. Accordions)

Multi-paradigm

JavaScript is a multi-paradigm programming language which supports:

• Object-Oriented Programming
• Functional Programming
• Procedural Programming