Javascript
This section contains snippets of code written in JavaScript, a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its versatility and use in web development. JavaScript is widely used for creating interactive web pages, server-side development, game development, and more. The following examples demonstrate various JavaScript functionalities and best practices to help you understand and implement JavaScript in your projects effectively.
History
The JavaScript programming language was developed by Netscape. Here is a brief history:
1995: Brendan Eich creates JavaScript in just 10 days at Netscape Communications. It was initially called Mocha, then renamed to LiveScript, and finally to JavaScript.
1996: JavaScript is officially released in Netscape Navigator 2.0. Microsoft introduces a similar language called JScript in Internet Explorer 3.0.
1997: ECMAScript, the standardized version of JavaScript, is released as ECMA-262 by the Ecma International organization.
1999: ECMAScript 3 is released, which becomes the widely adopted version of JavaScript.
2005: AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) gains popularity, enabling more dynamic and interactive web applications.
2009: ECMAScript 5 is released, introducing new features and strict mode.
2015: ECMAScript 6 (also known as ECMAScript 2015 or ES6) is released, adding significant new features such as classes, modules, arrow functions, and promises.
2016-Present: Annual updates to ECMAScript continue, with new features and improvements being added regularly.
JavaScript remains one of the most popular programming languages, widely used for web development, server-side development, and more.