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What is JavaScript?
JavaScript is a high-level, interpreted programming language that is used primarily for web development. It allows developers to create interactive effects, control web page behavior, and manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM). JavaScript runs on the client-side, which means it executes directly in the user’s browser, enabling a faster, more dynamic user experience.
- High-level: This means that JavaScript abstracts much of the complexity of computer processes, making it easier for developers to write programs without worrying about memory management or hardware-specific details.
- Interpreted: Unlike languages like C or Java, JavaScript is not compiled. Instead, it is interpreted by the browser’s JavaScript engine (like V8 in Chrome or SpiderMonkey in Firefox).