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Introduction to JavaScript Basics

JavaScript is a lightweight, interpreted programming language primarily used for creating interactive and dynamic web content. It features dynamic content updates, event-driven programming, and is platform-independent, running on various browsers. JavaScript is utilized in web development, game development, mobile app development, server-side development, and accessing web APIs.

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Introduction to JavaScript Basics

JavaScript is a lightweight, interpreted programming language primarily used for creating interactive and dynamic web content. It features dynamic content updates, event-driven programming, and is platform-independent, running on various browsers. JavaScript is utilized in web development, game development, mobile app development, server-side development, and accessing web APIs.

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Web Technologies Unit-2

Introduction to JavaScript

What is JavaScript?
 JavaScript is a lightweight, interpreted programming language.
 It is mainly used to create interactive and dynamic content on websites.
 JavaScript is client-side, meaning it runs on the user's browser.
 It is one of the core technologies of the web: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Features of JavaScript
1. Dynamic – Allows dynamic content updates without page reloads.
2. Interpreted – Code is executed line-by-line by the browser.
3. Event-driven – Reacts to user actions (like clicks, mouse movement).
4. Object-based – Supports objects similar to OOP languages.
5. Platform-independent – Runs on any browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.).

Why Use JavaScript?


 To validate forms (like checking if an email is entered correctly).
 To create animations and interactive effects.
 To respond to user inputs (like button clicks).
 To communicate with servers using AJAX for dynamic content.

Where is JavaScript Used?


1. Web Development – Adding logic and interactivity.
2. Game Development – Browser-based games.
3. Mobile App Development – Using frameworks like React Native.
4. Server-side Development – Using [Link].
5. Web APIs – Accessing browser features like geolocation, local storage.

Basic Syntax Example


<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h2>JavaScript Example</h2>
<p id="demo">Click the button to change this text.</p>
<button Me!</button>
<script>
function changeText() {
[Link]("demo").innerHTML = "Hello, JavaScript!";
}
</script>
</body>
</html>

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