{"id":1547,"date":"2023-10-31T17:19:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T17:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matob.web.id\/random\/?p=1547"},"modified":"2023-10-31T17:19:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T17:19:21","slug":"javascript","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matob.web.id\/random\/javascript\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Javascript? Functions, Benefits and How it Works"},"content":{"rendered":"

For those of you who have never been in the programming world, you must be wondering,\u00a0what is JavaScript<\/em>\u00a0?\u00a0JavaScript<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is one of the most widely used programming languages \u200b\u200bin the last twenty years.\u00a0In fact, this programming language is one of the most important for web developers, including:<\/p>\n

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  1. HTML: Allows you to add content to web pages.<\/li>\n
  2. CSS: Determines the layout, style, and alignment of web pages.<\/li>\n
  3. JavaScript: Improves the appearance and system of web pages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You can\u00a0learn<\/strong>\u00a0this\u00a0programming language<\/strong> quickly and easily, and use it for a variety of purposes, from enhancing website functionality to enabling web-based games and software. Plus, there are thousands of JavaScript templates and apps that you can use for free and all this thanks to sites, like GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    JavaScript History<\/h2>\n

    \"JAVASCRIPT\"<\/p>\n

    The process of preparing and designing JavaScript took only ten days by Brandan Eich<\/strong><\/a>, a Netscape employee, in September 1995. Initially, the name of this programming language was Mocha, then it became Mona, then LiveScript before finally bearing the name JavaScript.\u00a0The first version was only used among Netscape, with limited functionality.\u00a0However, this language continues to be developed by a community of developers who always use this programming language.<\/p>\n

    In 1996, JavaScript officially became ECMAScript.\u00a0The release of ECMAScript 2 then followed in 1998, and ECMAScript 3 in 1999. ECMAScript was developed to eventually become the JavaScript we know today.\u00a0Not only cross-browser, this language can also work on various devices, including mobile devices and computers.<\/p>\n

    Since then, JavaScript has continued to grow and develop.\u00a0In the end, in 2016, 92% of websites used this programming language.\u00a0In just twenty years, this language has gone from a very limited and ‘primitive’ programming language to one of the most important tools for web developers.\u00a0If you often spend time surfing the internet, you must have often heard the name of this programming language.<\/p>\n

    Advantages of JavaScript<\/h2>\n

    \"Javascript<\/p>\n

    There are a number of advantages of JavaScript that make this programming language superior to its competitors, especially in certain cases.\u00a0Here are some of the advantages of JavaScript:<\/p>\n

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    1. You don’t need a compiler because web browsers can interpret it with HTML;<\/li>\n
    2. Easier to learn than other programming languages;<\/li>\n
    3. The process of finding and handling errors or errors is easier;<\/li>\n
    4. Can function as web page elements or certain events, such as clicks or\u00a0mouseovers<\/em>\u00a0;<\/li>\n
    5. Can work on various browsers, platforms, and more.<\/li>\n
    6. You can use this programming language to validate input and minimize the process of checking data manually;<\/li>\n
    7. With it, your website becomes more interactive and also able to attract the attention of more visitors;<\/li>\n
    8. Faster and lighter than other programming languages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Disadvantages of JavaScript<\/h2>\n

      Every programming language has some drawbacks.\u00a0One of the reasons is the growing popularity of the programming language you choose, including JavaScript in this case.\u00a0That popularity, unfortunately, invites hackers, scammers, and other malicious third parties to look for security holes.\u00a0Some of the shortcomings of JavaScript include:<\/p>\n

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      1. High risk of exploitation;<\/li>\n
      2. Can be abused to activate malicious code on a user’s computer;<\/li>\n
      3. Not all browsers and devices always support this programming language;<\/li>\n
      4. JS code snippets are quite a lot;<\/li>\n
      5. May render differently on each device which leads to inconsistencies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        How JavaScript Work and Function on Your Website<\/h2>\n

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        Usually, you can embed JavaScript directly into your web page or redirect it via your own .js file.\u00a0JavaScript is a\u00a0client-side<\/em>\u00a0language\u00a0,<\/em>\u00a0which means that the downloading and processing of scripts takes place on the devices of your site visitors.\u00a0As for\u00a0server-side<\/em>\u00a0programming languages\u00a0, this<\/em>\u00a0process occurs on the server before the programming language sends files to site visitors.<\/p>\n

        You need to know, some web browsers also offer the opportunity for users to disable JavaScript.\u00a0So it’s a good idea to find out what happens to\u00a0events<\/em>\u00a0that you download to devices that don’t even support them.<\/p>\n

        How JavaScript Work from the Server<\/span><\/h2>\n

        Well, from the server side, this programming language is mostly implemented for database needs.\u00a0The way it works is almost the same as other server-side programming languages, such as C# or Java.<\/p>\n

        However, the thing that makes the difference is that JavaScript works non-blocking.\u00a0It means.\u00a0When the program is running, the program will not stop at just one process.\u00a0The system will start preparing the next command.<\/p>\n

        If the next process is found to have no output, the process can be run simultaneously with the process that is still running.\u00a0So, the data processing process can be done much more effectively.<\/p>\n

        An example of how this works is the activity of streaming videos or embedding YouTube on a website.\u00a0As long as the video is running, you can still access other information on the website.<\/p>\n

        Why is JavaScript Different from Other Programming Languages?<\/h2>\n

        The reason why JavaScript has become one of the most popular programming languages \u200b\u200bis its ease of learning and use.\u00a0Many developers even end up choosing JavaScript as the best programming language.\u00a0Other programming languages \u200b\u200bare only needed if the developer wants something more specific.<\/p>\n

        Here are some of the most popular programming languages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        JavaScript<\/strong><\/td>\nThe function of JavaScript, or what is often abbreviated as JS, is to make websites more interactive.\u00a0These programming language scripts run in the browser, not the server, and usually go into third-party libraries to provide advanced functionality without requiring developers to\u00a0code<\/em>\u00a0from scratch.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        HTML<\/strong><\/td>\nIt stands for Hypertext Markup Language, and is one of the most common programming languages \u200b\u200bon the web and forms the building\u00a0blocks<\/em>\u00a0of web pages.\u00a0For example, HTML tags include <p> for paragraphs and <img> for images.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        PHP<\/strong><\/td>\nPHP is a server-side programming language, while JavaScript is client-side.\u00a0This language is often seen in PHP-based content management systems, such as WordPress, but is also often used for\u00a0back-end<\/em>\u00a0development\u00a0because it provides the best way to facilitate the transfer of information to and from databases.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        CSS<\/strong><\/td>\nCSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets.\u00a0With CSS, webmasters can style and determine the appearance of each type of content.\u00a0To display content, you can do this manually for each element in the HTML<\/a>.\u00a0However, if you do it in CSS, you don’t have to repeatedly define the appearance of the elements each time you use them.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Let’s say we are building a house.\u00a0HTML is the structure of the house building and the support for the doors and walls, while CSS is the carpet and wallpaper that decorates every corner of the house so that it looks more beautiful and attractive.\u00a0JavaScript, in this case, adds responsiveness so you can open the door and turn on the light.\u00a0You may not use a light or you may not need a door.\u00a0However, the risk is a dark and outdated house, like a building that has been around since 1995. This is the same as when you use JavaScript for a webiste.<\/p>\n

        How to Create JavaScript on a Website?<\/h2>\n

        To insert a string of JavaScript code into a webpage, you must use the <script> tag.\u00a0You can also take a look at the example below to check how it looks:<\/p>\n

        \t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">Your JavaScript code<\/script>\r\n<\/pre>\n
        It’s a good idea to include JavaScript in the <header> tag for your site, unless it’s a language you need to run at a certain time or with certain web page elements.\u00a0You can also save the JavaScript code as a separate file, and you can ‘call’ it if you need it on the website.<\/p>\n
        JavaScript Guide for Beginners<\/h2>\n
        Here is a JavaScript learning guide for beginners that you can follow:<\/p>\n
        1. Know the Applications Required<\/h3>\n
        In this chapter, we will provide a short guide to Javascript for beginners that you can learn.\u00a0However, before that you need the following applications to support you in learning Javascript:<\/p>\n