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n. interpreted scripting language used to create applets for embedding within HTML documents (Computers) | ||||
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JavaScript Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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JavaScript
<language> (Formerly "LiveScript") Netscape's simple, cross-platform, World-Wide Web scripting language, only very vaguely related to Java (which is a Sun trademark). JavaScript is intimately tied to the World-Wide Web, and currently runs in only three environments - as a server-side scripting language, as an embedded language in server-parsed HTML, and as an embedded language run in web browsers where it is the most important part of DHTML.
JavaScript has a simplified C-like syntax and is tightly integrated with the browser Document Object Model. It is useful for implementing enhanced forms, simple web database front-ends, and navigation enhancements.
JavaScript originated from Netscape and, for a time, only their products supported it. Microsoft now supports a work-alike called JScript. The resulting inconsistencies make it difficult to write JavaScript that behaves the same in all browsers. This could be attributed to the slow progress of JavaScript through the standards bodies.
JavaScript runs "100x" slower than C, as it is purely interpreted (Java runs "10x" slower than C code). Netscape and allies say JavaScript is an "open standard" in an effort to keep Microsoft from monopolising web software as they have desktop software. Netscape and Sun have co-operated to enable Java and JavaScript to exchange messages and data.
See also VBScript.
Usenet newsgroup: news:comp.lang.javascript.
Mailing List: majordomo@obscure.org ("subscribe javascript" in body).
(2003-04-28)
<language> (Formerly "LiveScript") Netscape's simple, cross-platform, World-Wide Web scripting language, only very vaguely related to Java (which is a Sun trademark). JavaScript is intimately tied to the World-Wide Web, and currently runs in only three environments - as a server-side scripting language, as an embedded language in server-parsed HTML, and as an embedded language run in web browsers where it is the most important part of DHTML.
JavaScript has a simplified C-like syntax and is tightly integrated with the browser Document Object Model. It is useful for implementing enhanced forms, simple web database front-ends, and navigation enhancements.
JavaScript originated from Netscape and, for a time, only their products supported it. Microsoft now supports a work-alike called JScript. The resulting inconsistencies make it difficult to write JavaScript that behaves the same in all browsers. This could be attributed to the slow progress of JavaScript through the standards bodies.
JavaScript runs "100x" slower than C, as it is purely interpreted (Java runs "10x" slower than C code). Netscape and allies say JavaScript is an "open standard" in an effort to keep Microsoft from monopolising web software as they have desktop software. Netscape and Sun have co-operated to enable Java and JavaScript to exchange messages and data.
See also VBScript.
Usenet newsgroup: news:comp.lang.javascript.
Mailing List: majordomo@obscure.org ("subscribe javascript" in body).
(2003-04-28)
| A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology |
JavaScript
JavaScript is a Programming Language for developing Client Internet applications. The WEB Browser interprets JavaScript statements embedded in an HTML page. LiveWire is the Server based equivalent that enables you to create applications similar to Common Gateway Interface (CGI) programs.
JavaScript is a Programming Language for developing Client Internet applications. The WEB Browser interprets JavaScript statements embedded in an HTML page. LiveWire is the Server based equivalent that enables you to create applications similar to Common Gateway Interface (CGI) programs.
| WebGuest Web Glossary |
JavaScript
First of all: JavaScript has nothing to do with Java ... JavaScript is a scripting language designed by Netscape. JavaScripts are embedded into HTML documents. It's more complicated than HTML tags, but if you look at the source code of a JavaScript enabled Web page , you can easily understand the syntax.
First of all: JavaScript has nothing to do with Java ... JavaScript is a scripting language designed by Netscape. JavaScripts are embedded into HTML documents. It's more complicated than HTML tags, but if you look at the source code of a JavaScript enabled Web page , you can easily understand the syntax.
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
JavaScript
a web document scripting language introduced by Netscape. These are codes that allow users to go beyond what is possible in HTML coding of web documents. You may learn more about them by searching for the term "Java Scripts" in my bookmarks file. A good starting site is at Netscape's JavaScript File. You may also search some key references such as the web site http://www2.bath.ac.uk/~ccsnad/java/jsfaq.html. A summary of JavaSript commands can be found at http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-12-1996/jw-12-javascript.html Some good JavaScript hints are given by Jen at http://www.frymulti.com/~jwang/jsintro.html . For interactive computing on the web, see Distributed Network Computing.
a web document scripting language introduced by Netscape. These are codes that allow users to go beyond what is possible in HTML coding of web documents. You may learn more about them by searching for the term "Java Scripts" in my bookmarks file. A good starting site is at Netscape's JavaScript File. You may also search some key references such as the web site http://www2.bath.ac.uk/~ccsnad/java/jsfaq.html. A summary of JavaSript commands can be found at http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-12-1996/jw-12-javascript.html Some good JavaScript hints are given by Jen at http://www.frymulti.com/~jwang/jsintro.html . For interactive computing on the web, see Distributed Network Computing.
| Internet Glossary |
JavaScript
JavaScript is a programming language that is mostly used in web pages, usually to add features that make the web page more interactive. When JavaScript is included in an HTML file it relies upon the browser to interpret the JavaScript. When JavaScript is combined with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and later versions of HTML (4.0 and later) the result is often called DHTML.
JavaScript is a programming language that is mostly used in web pages, usually to add features that make the web page more interactive. When JavaScript is included in an HTML file it relies upon the browser to interpret the JavaScript. When JavaScript is combined with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and later versions of HTML (4.0 and later) the result is often called DHTML.
| Panda Software Glossary |
JavaScript
A programming language that offers dynamic characteristics (e.g. variable data depending on how and when someone accesses, user interaction, customized features, etc.) for HTML web pages.
A programming language that offers dynamic characteristics (e.g. variable data depending on how and when someone accesses, user interaction, customized features, etc.) for HTML web pages.
| Website design & Internet terms |
JavaScript
A language that when included within the code that constructs a web page can perform various functions. Images that change as the cursor passes over them (rollovers) do so by Javascript. Javascript is also used to manage forms and e-commerce.
A language that when included within the code that constructs a web page can perform various functions. Images that change as the cursor passes over them (rollovers) do so by Javascript. Javascript is also used to manage forms and e-commerce.
| Multimedia Glossary |
JavaScript
resembles Java (much easier to learn), but runs (is interpreted) on the client (user) side, not the host/server. (simple code example) +/-'s of Javascript
resembles Java (much easier to learn), but runs (is interpreted) on the client (user) side, not the host/server. (simple code example) +/-'s of Javascript
| INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0 |
JAVASCRIPT
A script language developed by Netscape for writing short programs embedded in a web page.It is supported by Netscape 2.0 on and higher.
A script language developed by Netscape for writing short programs embedded in a web page.It is supported by Netscape 2.0 on and higher.
| Noman's Java(TM) Glossary |
JavaScript
A Web scripting language that is used in both browsers and Web servers. Like all scripting languages, it is used primarily to tie other components together or to accept user input.
A Web scripting language that is used in both browsers and Web servers. Like all scripting languages, it is used primarily to tie other components together or to accept user input.
| Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms |
JavaScript
Like Java, this is a programming lanuguage designed by Sun Microsystems (in conjuction with Netscape) that can be integrated into standard HTML pages. It is based off the Java programming language, but is used mainly to create interactive web pages. Because of the usefulness of JavaScript, many professional web sites incorporate it in the HTML of their web pages to make them more dynamic and interactive.
Like Java, this is a programming lanuguage designed by Sun Microsystems (in conjuction with Netscape) that can be integrated into standard HTML pages. It is based off the Java programming language, but is used mainly to create interactive web pages. Because of the usefulness of JavaScript, many professional web sites incorporate it in the HTML of their web pages to make them more dynamic and interactive.
JavaScript Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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javascript
javascript
(formerly livescript) netscape's simple, cross-platform, world-wide web scripting language, only very vaguely related to java. javascript is intimately tied to the world-wide web, and currently runs in only three environments - as a server-side scripting language, as an embedded language in server-parsed html, and as an embedded language run in browsers
javascript
may end up being more popular and entrenched than java, due to the current (may 1997) prevalence of its primary platform (see below), and its ease of learning. it has a simplified c-like syntax. its functionality is currently limited, being aimed primarily at enhanced forms, simple web database front-ends and navigation enhancements.
javascript
originated from netscape, and for a time, only netscape products supported it. microsoft now supports it, but as a "work-a-like" called jscript. the resulting inconsistencies make it difficult to write javascript that behaves the same in both netscape navigator and microsoft internet explorer. this could be attributed to the slow progress of javascript through the standards bodies.
javascript
runs "100x" slower than c, as it is purely interpreted (java runs "10x" slower than c code). netscape and allies say javascript is an "open standard" in an effort to keep microsoft from monopolising web software as they have desktop software. netscape and sun have co-operated to enable java and javascript to exchange messages and data.
javascript
should not be confused with java. javascript is a sun trademark.
see also vbscript.
javascript
(formerly livescript) netscape's simple, cross-platform, world-wide web scripting language, only very vaguely related to java. javascript is intimately tied to the world-wide web, and currently runs in only three environments - as a server-side scripting language, as an embedded language in server-parsed html, and as an embedded language run in browsers
javascript
may end up being more popular and entrenched than java, due to the current (may 1997) prevalence of its primary platform (see below), and its ease of learning. it has a simplified c-like syntax. its functionality is currently limited, being aimed primarily at enhanced forms, simple web database front-ends and navigation enhancements.
javascript
originated from netscape, and for a time, only netscape products supported it. microsoft now supports it, but as a "work-a-like" called jscript. the resulting inconsistencies make it difficult to write javascript that behaves the same in both netscape navigator and microsoft internet explorer. this could be attributed to the slow progress of javascript through the standards bodies.
javascript
runs "100x" slower than c, as it is purely interpreted (java runs "10x" slower than c code). netscape and allies say javascript is an "open standard" in an effort to keep microsoft from monopolising web software as they have desktop software. netscape and sun have co-operated to enable java and javascript to exchange messages and data.
javascript
should not be confused with java. javascript is a sun trademark.
see also vbscript.
JavaScript Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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JavaScript
A simplified computer language embedded in Web pages for creating interactive features that run within a user's Web browser.
A simplified computer language embedded in Web pages for creating interactive features that run within a user's Web browser.
JavaScript Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
JavaScript
JavaScript is a scripting language most often used for client-side web development. It is a dynamic, weakly typed, prototype-based language with first-class functions. Currently, "JavaScript" is an implementation of the ECMAScript standard.
JavaScript was influenced by many languages and was designed to have a similar look to Java, but be easier for non-programmers to work with. The language is best known for its use in websites (as client-side JavaScript), but is also used to enable scripting access to objects embedded in other applications.
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