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JavaScript in the Browser vs. Server (Node.js):
JavaScript was originally built to run only in web browsers. It allowed web developers to add interactivity and manipulate web content dynamically. However, with the rise of Node.js, JavaScript can now run on servers too, making it a full-stack programming language.
- Client-side JavaScript: Runs in the browser and is used for things like validating form inputs, creating interactive UI elements, or manipulating the DOM.
- Server-side JavaScript (Node.js): Allows developers to build fast, scalable server-side applications using JavaScript. Node.js uses Google Chrome’s V8 engine to execute JavaScript outside the browser.