What is JavaScript? A Simple JavaScript Code Explained

Although it’s most well-known as the scripting language for Web pages, many non-browser environments also use it, such as Node.js, Apache CouchDB and Adobe Acrobat.

JavaScript is a prototype-based, multi-paradigm, single-threaded, dynamic language, supporting object-oriented concepts, imperative, and declarative (e.g. functional programming) styles.

For complete beginners

Here we learn JavaScript, starting from scratch and going on to advanced concepts like OOP. The only way to become a clever programmer is to: Practice. Practice. Practice. Code. Code. Code !

We concentrate on the language itself here with code samples and exercises, with the minimum of environment-specific notes. We cover all sorts of problems faced by new beginners and bring solutions.

Code editors

The first thing comes to mind, what code editors to use for the coding and executing a program.

There are two main types of code editors: IDEs and lightweight editors. Many people use one tool of each type.

IDEs

The term IDE (Integrated Development Environment) refers to a powerful editor with many features that usually operates on a “whole project.” As the name suggests, it’s not just an editor, but a full-scale “development environment.”

If you haven’t selected an IDE yet, consider the following options:

• Visual Studio Code (cross-platform, free).
• WebStorm (cross-platform, paid).

Lightweight editors

“Lightweight editors” are not as powerful as IDEs, but they’re simple, fast and elegant.

They are mainly used to open and edit a file instantly.

The following editors are:

• Atom (cross-platform, free).
• Sublime Text (cross-platform, shareware).
• Notepad++ (Windows, free).

Vim and Emacs are also cool if you know how to use them.

Conclusion: there are also other great editors to use. Please choose the one you like the most.