Introduction to JavaScript
Quick Overview
Here's a quick overview of the JavaScript programming language
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Logo |  |
| File extension | .js, .cjs, mjs |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Creator | Brendan Eich |
| Official website | https://262.ecma-international.org/ |
| Update frequency | Yearly since 2015 (ES6) |
| Classification | Dynamic language |
| Package repository | https://www.npmjs.com/ |
JavaScript, also called ECMAScript, and not to be confused with another programming language, called Java, was created by Brendan Eich in 1995 to add interactivity to websites.
Back in those days, there weren't beautiful and dynamic websites as seen today, JavaScript was one of the major tools that made this a reality.
However, it has evolved to support various other use cases, including backend development, mobile applications, machine learning, task automation, scripting and many more.