Programming Reading Assignment

Javascript Programming
#2113
  1. A set of instructions telling the computer what to do.
  2. Building a more complex programme can lead to confusion and increase the likelihood of mistakes so it’s best to keep things as simple as possible.
  3. They make it easier for us to read and type so we can more easily communicate with the computer as well as allowing other programmers to easily understand our code by using a uniform language.
  4. Practically none
  5. ECMAScript is a standardised version of JavaScript and for all intents and purposes are the same thing.
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#2114

  1. What is a program?
    It is a piece of text written by a programmer and a directing force that instruct a computer in order to do specific calculations. It is also data in the computer’s memory, yet controlling the actions performed by this memory.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Complexity in programming should be under strict control from the programmer’s side. Every programming task has to be executed in the simplest and clearest way possible.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    They bring “consensus” in the communication between intelligent humans and dump computers.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    There is no relationship at all, JavaScript just borrowed the trendy keyword Java, in order to roll-out the market easier.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMAScript is the standard that allows Javascript to be read in all web browsers.

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#2115

  1. A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.

  2. The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity.

  3. The functions of programming languages are it helps omit details, provides convenient building blocks, allows programmer to define their own building blocks, and makes those blocks easy to compose.

  4. There are no relationship between the Java language and Javascript except both are computer language.

  5. ECMAScript is a standard document written to describe the way Javascript language should work so that various pieces of software that claimed it was in JavaScript were actually in JavaScript.

ECMAScript and JAVAScript are the same language.

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#2116

  1. What is a program?
    *A set of instructions the programmer gives to the computer *

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?

  • Programming can become complex and the challenge is keep the code as simple as possible*
  1. What function do programming languages have?
    1. It is to direct the computer what you want it to do, its the behavior you give a computer, it is data
      but is also performs actions.*

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    None what so ever, it was done for marketing purposes

  2. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    The standard version of Javascript, the standard international documentation

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#2117

  1. The program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do .

  2. Without care, a program’s size and complexity will grow out of control, confusing even the person who created it. Keeping programs under control is the main problem of programming. When a program works, it is beautiful. The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity. The great program is subdued—made simple in its complexity.

  3. Languages as usual are used to communicate and understand with each other , so programmingg language do the same thing , but by communicating with the computer .

  4. Its just the Name

  5. Standard document was written to describe the way the JavaScript language should work so that the various pieces of software that claimed to support JavaScript were actually talking about the same language. This is called the ECMAScript standard.

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#2118

What is a program?

It is a piece of text typed by a programmer, it is the directing force that makes the computer do what it does, it is data in the computer’s memory, yet it controls the actions performed on this same memory.

What can you say about complexity in programming?

Making them do what you want them to do isn’t always easy, it can grow out of control and confusing at times. Keeping it under control is the main problem of programming. Lots of separate parts tend to be involved, and to make the whole thing tick, we have to consider the ways in which these parts interconnect and contribute to the operation of the whole.

What function do programming languages have?

The power of programming languages is that they can take care of uninteresting details for us. Using names instead of numbers for instructions and memory locations helps. A good programming language helps the programmer by allowing them to talk about the actions that the computer has to perform on a higher level. It helps omit details, provides convenient building blocks and makes those blocks easy to compose.

What is the relationship between Java and JavaScript?

Absolutely nothing, the similar name was inspired by marketing considerations rather than good judgement. Someone thought it was a good idea to try to ride along on Java’s name and popularity when JavaScript was introduced.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to JavaScript?

ECMAScript was an adaption outside of Netscape, a standard document was written to describe the way the JavaScript language should work so that the various pieces of software that claimed to support JavaScript are interchangeably the same language, basically they are two names for the same language.

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#2119
  1. A set of instructions.
  2. Fundementals of the programming is easy but it tends to get complex when building the program.
  3. A Programming language allows humans to interact with a computer.
  4. There is no connection, just the name.
  5. ECMAScript is the same language as Javascript. They can be used interchangeably.
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#2120
  1. a computation carrying out tasks given by the (programming) language used
  2. many roads lead to Rome. There is different options on using the programming language to get the same outcome. Some will be more complex than others, keeping it simple is key.
  3. instructing the computer what to do
  4. the name
  5. its just 2 words for the same thing really
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#2121

  1. What is a program?
    -Program is the instructions you give to the computer to ask them to do or create what you want.

  2. **What can you say about complexity in programming?
    -Complexity in programming is not appreciated. When it becomes too complicated, the creator could be lost themself in there. Just keep it simple!

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    -It can put all the simple small species codes together to do some complicated work.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    -There is no relationship between them. It uses a similar name because of marketing reasons.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    -They are the same languages, only use a different name. The are interchangeably.

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#2122

What is a program?

Whilst programming is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do, a program can be seen as slightly more ambiguous and incorporates many things.

It is: a piece of text typed by a programmer; the directing force that makes the computer do what it does; data in the computer’s memory—whilst also the thing controlling the actions performed on the memory. It can also be considered a list of statements.

What can you say about complexity in programming?

Computers are exceptionally quick at doing things that would normally take a long time to do. This inevitably leads to complexity, since a program can grow out of hand if not subdued, and keeping programs under control is the main problem that programming attempts to solve.

What function do programming languages have?

Programming languages are constructed so that a computer is not only told what to do, but it enables the computer to combine words and phrases so that new concepts are expressed as a result.

Programming languages are able to take care of certain details, whilst also allowing the programmer to exhibit and discuss the actions that a computer has to perform in a less obscure way.

Therefore, it can circumnavigate obtuse details (increasing clarity), utilise blocks—which can then used to define the programmer’s own blocks—whilst also mollifying the complexity of composing them.

What is the relationship between Java and JavaScript?

An extremely tenuous one. The similarity in the names was more of a marketing ploy than an emblem of association.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to JavaScript?

ECMAScript, in practice, can be used interchangeably with JavaScript, and are two names for the same language.

The ECMAScript standard was a document written to describe how JavaScript (as a language) should work, enhancing the clarity and unity of software that claimed to use the language.

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#2123

What is a program?
A program is an executable software that runs on a computer.

What can you say about complexity in programming?
Programming is about the skill of controlling complexity.

What function do programming languages have?
Programming languages facilitate communication with other computers. They also help lighten the workload by taking care of uninteresting details. For instance, programmers no longer have to create a temporary value and compare it to zero.

What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
There are no similarities in terms of language. The creation of Javascript’s name was based on a marketing decision.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
Different names for the same language.

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#2124

  1. What is a program?
    It is a piece of text typed by a programmer, it makes the computer do what it does.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Programming can become very complex, it’s important to keep simplicity and structure within its complexity.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    To make it possible to communicate and give a computer some instructions.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Java and Javascript are 2 different programming languages. The only thing they have in common is the name.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably, they are two
    names for the same language.

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#2125
  1. What is a program?
    It’s how a computer allocates data to memory and how it uses that memory.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Programs can become very complex. Programmers should try to maintain complexity.
  3. What function do programming languages have?
    They help us communicate with computers.
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    There is none. They’re both programming languages but they’re different.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    They’re the same. They’re both names for the same programming language and can be used interchangeably
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#2126

1. What is a program?

  • “a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.”

2. What can you say about complexity in programming?

  • Keep it under control as much as poss
  • “The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity”

3. What function do programming languages have?

  • They help us communicate w/computers inna human-understandable way
  • Omits details
  • Provides building blocks
  • Makes composing easier

4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

  • There is no actual relationship. The marketing team just piggy-backed Java’s success

5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?

  • The standardization of JavaScript
  • It can be used as synonym to JavaScript

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#2127

  1. A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.

  2. Controlling complexity is how you measure your skill as a programmer. Programming is constantly growing and becoming more complex. So, you must always be learning and growing as a programmer, in order to continue to control complexity.

  3. Languages allow the programmer to talk about the actions that the computer has to perform on a higher level. They basically simplify things. Languages allow you to take out details which makes your work able to be completed faster and easier to read.

  4. Pretty much nothing except the name relates with java and javascript. Java was popular so javascript was created to ride the coattails of that popular name.

  5. ECMAScript is a standard document written to describe the way Javascript should work. The relation is that they are essentially the same language, just with different names.

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#2128
  1. A program is many things. it is a line of text created by the programmer, it is the directing force that guides the computer to completer any task at hand and it is data in the computers memory.
  2. Programming is complex due to the fact that it is limitless. There are practices good programmers may like to follow but ultimately it is a language that can be designed to do anything.
  3. Programming languages allow humans to communicate with computers and command them to function in a specific manner.
    4.Java language was hot at the time and javascript wanted to ride on the success train. other than that they are not very similar.
    5.ECMAscript describes exactly how a javascript system should work.
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#2129
  1. What is a program?
  • A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do
  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?
  • Complexity amongst programming is common and you must have defense mechanisms for this. Try to keep as much as you can under control.
  1. What function do programming languages have?
  • The functions that programming languages provide are the act of constructing a program.
  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
  • There is almost no relationship between Java and JavaScript. Just similar names that gained popularity and stuck.
  1. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
  • The ECMAScript is the standardized name. ECMAScript and JavaScript are interchanges names and carry out the same functions as they are the same language.
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#2130

  1. A program is amoung many things text scribed by programmers, a directive for a computer’s functions, and stored data and how that data is utilized.

  2. Complexity in programming is not a result of the programming code but of the programmer’s use of the language to perform tasks with the code.

  3. Programming languages are able to produce consensus amoung programmers to create and manage the functions and data storage of computers and how they interact with networks of other computers.

  4. Java and Javascript are two completely different programming languages with similar names.

  5. ECMAScript is a programming standard of Javascript that made sure that when Javascript began being used outside of Netscape it was indeed the same language being used accross platforms.

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#2131

1. What is a program?
A program is a set of instructions, written in text which provides a set of logical instructions for the computer to carry out, for example, ‘if x then y’.

2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
Though the fundamental rules of programming are simple, programs built on these rule sets can create their own complexity, their own systems within which new rules apply, as such complexity and the lack of clarity that comes with it is a major stumbling block in programming and the aim of ‘good’ programmers is to write code which is clear, and easily controlled (comprehensible and iterable).
“Programming is the skill of controlling complexity” - Haverbeck

3. What function do programming languages have?
Programming languages allow the programmer to outline the actions the computer has to perform by providing ‘building blocks’ which in turn allow them to create the parameters of their ownbuilding blocks’ removing unnecessary information, making the code more legible and comprehensible. These ‘blocks’ are executable actions or functions which help to clarify and refine the code so it is easier to share with others, who could then further develop it without issues.

4. What is the relationship between Java and JavaScript
Other than the first four letters, there is no relationship. The namesake is the result of a marketing strategy.

5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
It is a set of standards created by the Ecma International organization containing standards and practices for JavaScript use to ensure that any piece of software which claimed to support it were actually interoperable. This became known as ECMAScript, as such it and JavaScript can be used interchangeably.

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#2132

  • What is a program?

    • Set of instructions telling a computer what do.

  • What can you say about complexity in programming?

    • It can get complex adding code on top of more code and solving problems with adding more code to find solutions to those problems.

  • What function do programming languages have?

    • Ways for us to understand and communicate with computer languages.

  • What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    -none.

  • What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    Its rules to follow.

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