JavaScript
• JavaScript is the programming language of the web.
• It can update and change both HTML and CSS.
• It can calculate, manipulate and validate data.
Client-Side Scripting
Client-side scripting refers to code that runs on the user's web browser. It is used to
enhance the user experience by making web pages interactive and dynamic without
requiring communication with the server.
Key Features:
•Executed in the user's browser.
•Reduces server load by handling tasks locally.
•Provides immediate feedback to users.
•Cannot access server-side resources directly (e.g., databases).
Common Use Cases:
•Form validation (e.g., checking if an email is valid before
submission).
•Dynamic content updates (e.g., showing/hiding elements).
•Animations and interactivity (e.g., sliders, dropdown
menus).
Technologies:
•HTML: Structures the content.
•CSS: Styles the content.
•JavaScript: Adds interactivity.
Server-Side Scripting
Server-side scripting refers to code that runs on the web server. It is
used to handle tasks like processing user requests, interacting with
databases, and generating dynamic content to be sent to the client.
Key Features:
•Executed on the server.
•Can access server resources (e.g., databases, file systems).
•Handles sensitive operations (e.g., authentication, data processing).
Common Use Cases:
•User authentication and authorization.
•Database operations (e.g., fetching or storing data).
•Generating dynamic web pages (e.g., personalized content).
•Processing form submissions.
Technologies:
•PHP: Widely used for server-side scripting.
•Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side
development.
•Python: Frameworks like Django and Flask.
•Ruby: Ruby on Rails framework.
•Java: Spring framework.