Introduction to JavaScript – The New Stack

Possibly the most popular programming language in the world, JavaScript underpins the web by enabling dynamic and interactive pages. But its flexibility and versatility are available on a wide range of platforms beyond the browser, from servers and smartphones to embedded systems, and it has emerged as a way of creating rich, engaging applications on all those devices. Annual updates to the language introduce new features and improvements to the functionality, readability and performance of JavaScript. These updates also increase developer…