The document provides an overview of JavaScript, highlighting its importance in web development as a lightweight programming language for interactivity. It covers key features, data types, differences between variable declarations, functions, and asynchronous programming concepts like Promises and async/await. Additionally, it discusses performance optimization techniques and the advantages of using JavaScript in frontend development.
The document provides an overview of JavaScript, highlighting its importance in web development as a lightweight programming language for interactivity. It covers key features, data types, differences between variable declarations, functions, and asynchronous programming concepts like Promises and async/await. Additionally, it discusses performance optimization techniques and the advantages of using JavaScript in frontend development.
What is JavaScript, and why is it important in web development?
JavaScript is a lightweight, interpreted programming language used for making web pages interactive. It runs in the browser and enables features like form validation, animations, and dynamic content updates.