Learning Javascript
What You Should Already Know
Before you continue you should have a basic understanding of the following:
- HTML / XHTML
If you want to study these subjects first, find the tutorials on our Home page.
What is JavaScript?
- JavaScript was designed to add interactivity to HTML pages
- JavaScript is a scripting language
- A scripting language is a lightweight programming language
- A JavaScript consists of lines of executable computer code
- A JavaScript is usually embedded directly into HTML pages
- JavaScript is an interpreted language (means that scripts execute without preliminary compilation)
- Everyone can use JavaScript without purchasing a license
Are Java and JavaScript the Same?
NO!
Java and JavaScript are two completely different languages in both concept and design!
Java (developed by Sun Microsystems) is a powerful and much more complex programming language - in the same category as C and C++.
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