There is no doubt that JavaScript is the King of web development and probably the most popular language among web developers. It’s also the only language that allows you to create web applications, both frontend, and backend as well as mobile applications (React Native).
JavaScript topped the list of most popular programming languages in StackOverflow’s Developer Survey. Along with CSS and HTML, JavaScript is one of the three core web programming languages.
JavaScript is a scripting language. It runs directly from its source code; it doesn’t need to be translated into machine code before it runs.
JavaScript is also a full-stack language—though it’s most commonly used on the front end. JavaScript creates interactive web page elements like:
Clickable buttons
Images that can zoom in and out
On-page audio and video
JavaScript codes the front end of some of the world’s most famous websites LinkedIn, Google, YouTube, Twitter, eBay, Yahoo!, Wikipedia, Amazon, Facebook, and more.
Hi Sheree,
I definitely agree with you that JavaScript is one of the most popular languages among beginners and seasoned web developers alike. Don’t mistake its easy-to-learn syntax as weak: like you said, JavaScript allows users to create web applications, both frontend, and backend as well as mobile applications, making it so popular for use among many different developer areas. I think you did a fantastic job about describing all the uses for JavaScript. In what areas do you see yourself using JavaScript? I definitely think I would use it for back-end website development to make my websites more interactive. I would also be curious to try using it for mobile app development.