History of JavaScript
JavaScript was created in just 10 days.
It became one of the most important programming languages in the world.
Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Created by Brendan Eich |
| 1996 | Shipped in Netscape |
| 1997 | ECMAScript standard introduced |
| 2009 | Node.js released |
| 2015 | ES6 released |
Creator of JavaScript
Brendan Eich created JavaScript while working at Netscape.
Why JavaScript Was Created
Initially websites were static.
JavaScript was introduced to:
- Add interactivity
- Handle browser events
- Improve user experience
JavaScript vs ECMAScript
| JavaScript | ECMAScript |
|---|---|
| Programming language | Standard/specification |
| Used in browsers | Defines rules |
| Implemented by engines | Created by ECMA organization |
Simple Analogy
ECMAScript is like:
- Traffic rules
JavaScript engines are like:
- Drivers following rules