Module 1: Scripting
Introduction to JavaScript
📚 Learning Objectives
- Identify the creator of JavaScript: Brendan Eich
- Understand the role of JS in web interactivity
- Learn the difference between JS and Java
JavaScript was created by Brendan Eich in 1995 while working at Netscape. It was originally developed in just 10 days! JS is a high-level, interpreted scripting language that conforms to the ECMAScript specification.
JavaScript is the "Brain" of the web. It enables complex features on web pages, such as interactive maps, animated graphics, and content that updates without refreshing the page. It is now used on both the client-side (browser) and the server-side (Node.js).
✨ Key Features of JavaScript
- Lightweight and Fast
- Event-Driven Programming
- DOM Manipulation
- Huge Ecosystem (Frameworks like React/Vue)
🎥 Video Explanation
Video: Coming Soon
🧠 Practical Implementation
Observe the basic syntax of a JavaScript statement below.
script.js
console.log("Welcome to Intelle Learn JS Mastery!");
alert("Hello World");🚀 Topic Challenge
Write a JavaScript script that defines a variable name and uses console.log to greet you.