JavaScript is a text-based programming language used both on the client-side and server-side that allows you to make web pages interactive. It is used to add interactive elements to web pages, such as search boxes, news recap videos, and refreshing Twitter feeds. Here are some common uses of JavaScript:
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Front-end web development: Front-end developers use JavaScript (along with HTML and CSS) to create the parts of a web page that users see and interact with in their browsers.
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Web applications: JavaScript is used to develop web applications, including dynamic content, browser compatibility, and user experience.
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Mobile development: After the rise of smartphones, JavaScript found use in multiple mobile development tools that create apps that run on both the Android and iOS platforms.
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Game development: JavaScript is used to create games, including browser-based games and games for mobile devices.
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Artificial intelligence: JavaScript is used to develop artificial intelligence, as libraries like TensorFlow bring the power of machine learning to JavaScript developers.
JavaScript is a versatile language that can be used beyond the web in software, servers, and embedded hardware controls.
