JavaScript

ˈdʒɑvəˌskrɪpt

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Definition of JavaScript - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

programming language for web development

TECH.

JavaScript is essential for creating interactive web pages.
Learning JavaScript can boost your career.
JavaScript frameworks simplify web development.

programming language

scripting language

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JavaScript fatigue

tiredness from keeping up with JavaScript ecosystem changes

JavaScript fatigue can lead to developer burnout.

JavaScript jungle

confusing and intricate web of JavaScript tools and frameworks

Navigating the JavaScript jungle can be overwhelming for beginners.

JavaScript ninja

highly skilled JavaScript programmer

She is a JavaScript ninja at our company.

Origin of JavaScript

English, Java (island) + script (writing)

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hoisting

technology

JavaScript behavior where declarations are moved to the top

AJAJ

acr.

acr: asynchronous JavaScript and JSON

way to update web pages without reloading

AJAX

acr.

acr: Asynchronous JavaScript and XML

web technology for updating pages without reloading

bookmarklet

technology

small JavaScript code stored as a bookmark URL

acr.

acr: JavaScript

language used to make websites interactive

JSDT

acr.

acr: JavaScript Development Tools

tools to help make JavaScript coding easier

JSON

abbr.

abr: JavaScript Object Notation

data format for storing and sharing information

JSX

abbr.

abr: JavaScript Syntax eXtension

special code for writing user interfaces in JavaScript

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