MDA - programming/javascript/javascript

Comment:: supported by the most popular browsers -- intended to provide a quicker and simpler language for enhancing static web pages (and servers) -- embedded as a small program in a web page that is interpreted and executed by the web server or client after downloaded
history: invented by Brendan Eich @ Netscape in 1995 (LiveScript) and included in their Netscape Navigator browser
feature: not extremely secure -- often used in AnnoyanceWare (pop-ups, advertizing, ...)
feature: almost object-oriented
disadvantage: different technology used on the server -> maintenance problems -- code embedded in HTML -> visible to everyone -- unbelievable ugly language -- still slightly different interpretations among browsers
licence: open language that anyone can use without purchasing a license
components: core JavaScript, client-side JavaScript, server-side JavaScript
advantage: can be used inside web pages for all major modern browsers -- no need to download a plugin -- easy to learn even for managers
warning: similar in syntax to Java but IT IS NOT Java -- similarity intentional
Comment:: cross-platform, object-based scripting language for client and server applications
feature: offers access to browser components and to the loaded document
applications: validating FORM input -- drop-down menues

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