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Unit 6: Introduction to JavaScript
Self Assessment Notes
Fill in the blanks:
1. Developed under the name ..........................., LiveScript was the official name for the language
when it first shipped in beta releases of Netscape Navigator 2.0.
2. The change of name from ........................... to JavaScript roughly coincided with Netscape
adding support for Java technology in its Netscape Navigator web browser.
6.2 JavaScript and Web
JavaScript is a scripting language designed primarily for adding interactivity to Web pages and
creating Web applications.
JavaScript is the scripting language implemented on web which is used to add several
functionalities, validating the form, as well as communicating with servers etc.
Example:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<script>
function displayDate()
{
document.getElementById(“demo”).innerHTML=Date();
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<h1>WELCOME TO JAVA SCRIPT</h1>
<p id=”demo”>to get current date click on display date.</p>
<button type=”button” onclick=”displayDate()”>Display Date</button>
</body>
</html>
Self Assessment
Fill in the blanks:
3. ........................... is a scripting language designed primarily for adding interactivity to Web
pages and creating Web applications.
4. JavaScript is the scripting language implemented on ...........................
6.3 JavaScript
JavaScript is a programming language used to make web pages interactive. It runs on your
visitor’s computer and doesn’t require constant downloads from your website. JavaScript is
often used to create polls and quizzes.
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