Introduction to JavaScript
JavaScript is a scripting language that is used to add interactivity to web
pages. It can be used to create animated effects, validate forms, and make
other changes to the behavior of a web page.
JavaScript is a client-side scripting language, which means that it is executed
by the web browser. This makes it a powerful tool for creating interactive web
pages that can respond to user input.
Basic Syntax and Structure
JavaScript code is written in a text file with the .js extension. The code is
enclosed in curly braces ({}).
JavaScript statements are terminated with a semicolon (;).
Data types
JavaScript supports the following data types:
● Number: A number data type can store integers and floating-point
numbers.
● String: A string data type can store text.
● Boolean: A boolean data type can store the values true or false.
● Null: A null data type represents the absence of a value.
● Undefined: An undefined data type represents a value that has not
been assigned.
Control statements
JavaScript provides a variety of control statements to control the flow of
execution of a program.
● The if statement is used to execute a block of code if a certain
condition is met.
● The else statement is used to execute a block of code if the condition
in the if statement is not met.
● The switch statement is used to execute a different block of code for
each possible value of an expression.
● The for loop is used to execute a block of code a specified number of
times.
● The while loop is used to execute a block of code as long as a certain
condition is met.
● The do-while loop is used to execute a block of code once, and then
repeatedly execute it as long as a certain condition is met.
Operators
JavaScript supports a variety of operators to perform mathematical
operations, logical operations, and string operations.
Dialog boxes
JavaScript can be used to create dialog boxes. Dialog boxes are windows that
are displayed to the user to get input or provide information.
Built-in and user defined functions
JavaScript has a number of built-in functions, such as the alert() function,
which displays a message to the user. JavaScript also allows you to define
your own functions.
Objects in JavaScript
JavaScript objects are data structures that can store data and methods.
Objects are created using the new keyword.
Handling Events
JavaScript can be used to handle events, such as mouse clicks and keyboard
presses. Events are handled using event handlers.
Basic validations
JavaScript can be used to perform basic validations on user input. For
example, you can use JavaScript to validate that a user has entered a valid
email address.
Document Object Model (DOM)
The Document Object Model (DOM) is a way to represent a web page as a
tree of objects. The DOM can be used to access and manipulate the elements
of a web page.
Browser Object Model (BOM)
The Browser Object Model (BOM) is a way to access and manipulate the
browser window and other browser features.
