Introduction to Javascript

Before you start you should know at least basics of:
- HTML
- CSS

What is Javascript?
Javascript is the programming language of HTML and the Web. It makes web page dynamic. It is an interpreted programming language with object-oriented capabilities.
Javascript Executes on client side or browser. Javascript and Java are different programming languages.

Javascript History
- Javascript introduced in 1995 by Brendan Eich (NetScape)
- It's first name is Mocha
- Second name is LiveScript
- Third name is JavaScript
- Now we can pronounce it ECMAScript but majority of developers calls it JavaScript still.

Why we learn Javascript?
Javascript is a Event Based Programming Language.

Benefits of learning Javascript:
- Web Development (jQuery, Angular JS, React JS, VueJS, NodeJS)
- Desktop App Development (Electron JS, NodeJS)
- Mobile App Development (Angular, React Native, VueJS, NodeJS)
 
Uses of Javascript in Web Development:
- Dropdown Menu
- Animated Sliders
- Maps
- Chart & Graphs
- Pop-up Window
- Audio Players
- Video Players
- Zoom Effect
- Animated Gallery
- Form Validations
- Accordions
- Calendar

Software Requirement for Javascript:
- HTML Editor
- Web Browser

We need text editor for Javascript like:
- notepad
- notepad++
- VS Code
- Sublime
- Atom

Use any popular Web Browser for Javascript code execution:
- Google Chrome
- Mozila Firefox
- Internet Explorer
- Safari