Programming Reading Assignment

Javascript Programming
#2495
  1. A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.
  2. Without proper care a program’s complexity can get out of hand and become confusing even to its own creator. It’s like you’re building a maze, you need to make sure you know your way around it at all times.
  3. Programming languages allow us to communicate with computers, serving as intermediary between human languages and byte code (1&0s). They provide a framework and sets of rules we can use to give a computer commands and inputs and ensure that we receive the results we are expecting through the ways we prescribed.
  4. Java and Javascript have almost nothing to do with each other. They both share the same first four letters, because the marketing team for Javascript wanted to springboard off the success of Java.
  5. ECMAScript is a standard, a document written to describe the way JavaScript should uniformly be adopted, standardized. It was made to ensure that everyone knew what they needed to adhere to when using or saying they support Javascript. The two names can be used interchangeably, referring to the same programming language.
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#2496

1.What is a program?
something written in a language computers can understand to turn into things on your screen with interactions, basasically just instructions for your computer
2.What can you say about complexity in programming? its what we should try to avoid if at all possible as it makes it hard to see whats going on in the code itself
3.What function do programming languages have? turning humanesk languages into something a computer can turn into a program
4.What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
javascript wanted the momentum from java being popular so they used a similar name but theres no real correlation other than that
5.What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? they are one in the same

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#2497

1 Programming is the act of constructing a program—a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.
2 Programming, it turns out, is hard. Its like building your own
maze, in a way, and you might just get lost in it.
3.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 (such as while and
console.log), allows you to define your own building blocks (such as sum and
range), and makes those blocks easy to compose
4.It is important to note that JavaScript has almost nothing to do with the
programming language named Java. The similar name was inspired by marketing considerations rather than good judgment. When JavaScript was being
introduced, the Java language was being heavily marketed and was gaining
popularity. Someone thought it was a good idea to try to ride along on this
success. Now we are stuck with the name.

5.ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably—they are two
names for the same language.

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#2498
  1. A program is a set of precise instructions telling a cpomputer what to do.
  2. The funamental rules are simple and clear but prgrams built on top of thes rules tend become complex.
  3. It is a piece of text typed by a programmer, it is the directing force that makes the computer do waht it does, it is data in the computer memory, yet it controls the actions performed on this same memory.
  4. They have jusut similar names. That’s it.
  5. ECMAScript is just a another name for JavaScript.
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#2499
  1. What is a program? It is a set of instructions.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming? It can first start of simple with its rules and guidelines but then become extremely complex when you start to mess around with it.
  3. What function do programming languages have? It is the instructions to the computer.
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? Almost nothing.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? It is a standard, and in practice Javascript and ECMAscript can be used interchangeably they are two of the same name for the same language.
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#2500

While reading try answering the following questions:

  1. What is a program?

It is a set of instructions that tells a computer to complete a task or series of tasks.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

As a program grows the complexity in turn grows. By following best practices and adhering to software engineering principles can ensure that the complexity is eloquent instead of an abyss of confusion.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

A programming language will be the interface between the human and the computer hardware. This will come as a set of tools presented in a human readable syntax that translates into a form that the computer understands, ones and zeros.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

A marketing tactic since Java was gaining popularity and adoption at the time, it was used to ride the coattails. Although different in almost every other way, the syntax shares some similarity.

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

ECMAScript sets the JS standards and is responsible for which changes the language undertakes. Two names one language.

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#2501
  1. What is a program? A program is a piece of text typed by a programmer,
    it is the directing force that makes the computer do what it does and it is data
    in the computer’s memory among other things. It is basically a set of instructions to make a machine or a computer do what we want it to do.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming? Even though there are many standards of programming aimed to reduce its complexity, new puzzles will always arise so at the end it is up to the programmer to decide what way of programming suits him best and better accomplishes his goals.
  3. What function do programming languages have? A 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, allows you to define your own building blocks makes those blocks easy to compose.
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? Only the name. The similar name was inspired by marketing considerations rather than good judgment. When JavaScript was being
    introduced, the Java language was being heavily marketed and was gaining popularity. Someone thought it was a good idea to try to ride along on this success.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? The ECMAScript is the standard by which the various pieces of software that claim to support JavaScript are actually talking about the same language. In practice, the terms ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably—they are two names for the same language.
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#2502

A program is a list of instructions that tells the computer what to do and lets you communicate with the computer.

The more information you communicate to the computer the more complex the program becomes, the art of great programming is to keep it simple and easy to understand.

It changes it from binary code that is hard and complex to read to something more manageable for us mere humans.

Nothing, except the name.

ECMA is the standard that JavaScript follows its a set of standards and rules of how and why it should work

#2503
  • What is a program?
    The act of transforming thought and ideas into directing force that makes a computer do what you want it to
  • What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Programming can be as complex as you make it, if you can organize and reduce redundant code you can simplify programming to a certain extent
  • What function do programming languages have?
    They allow you to create programs and depending on the language, let you write code in a less abstract way
  • What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Branding
  • What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    They are one and the same
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#2504

  1. What is a program?
    It is a set of instructions telling the computer what to do.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    It is like building a maze. It starts with simple rules but as the maze gets bigger it also gets more
    complex and at some point even the creator can get lost in it.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    They allow programmers to talk about actions that computers have to take.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    They only have almost the same name, but that is it. Other then the name, they don’t share anything else.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    It is basically the same thing. After Javascript was adopted globally it had to be standardized and
    that’s when ECMAScript came out. It is a document that describes Javascript language.

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#2505

  1. What is a program?
    As described in the book it can be many things. But it is mainly a group of precise instructions that tells a computer what to do.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    The complexity tends to increase as our program grows, but it also be controlled depending on how we manage to organize our code.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    To instruct computers.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Just the word “Java”. The first one is a standalone language and JavaScript is embedded with an HTML code and executed on a web browser only.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    Standardized by the Ecma International organization, and it’s meant to meant to ensure the interoperability of web pages across different browsers.

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#2506

1. What is a program?
A program is a building of thought, that when written properly it directs the computer to perform a series of functions that carry out the wishes of the programmer.

2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
I disagree to an extent with the author. I understand that boundaries should be explored, but there’s something to be said for managing complexity whenever possible by adhering to strict standards and best practices.

3. What function do programming languages have?
Programming languages are artificially constructed languages used to instruct computers.

4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
There isn’t one. Javascript was given that name mostly for marketing reasons.

5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
ECMAScript is the proper name for what’s now called Javascript.

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#2507

  • What is a program?
    Information about content your about to view or follow.

  • What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Information can be as detailed or simplified as per data entry. IE: a document can have brief and to the point directives for one to follow, OR be detailed using pictorial references, links and graphics as well as detailed wording and formulae.

  • What function do programming languages have?
    Each directive is specific to the request, and abbreviated for purposes of use. e.g; a

    command instructs a page to perform the paragraph. This way a standard of communication can be used so programming can be universally utilised.

  • What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Enjoying a blend of coffee while web scripting. Naaaaaa ;D Name aside, they both do the same thing…of sorts.

  • What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    Must have missed this in the previous lesson :} But a quick engine search informs me that ECMAScript is a standard programming language of javascript’s for web page “building” that can be easily and universally used across the WWW!?!

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#2508
  1. A program is a set of instructions that the computer follows.
  2. Programs should be kept simple.
  3. To enable humans to write code in a high-level language that is then converted into binary.
  4. None
  5. It is the standard that JavaScript follows.
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#2509
  1. What is a program? A program is a list of instructions to form calculations for a task.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming? Programming is complex as a result of the programmer having to get individual functions of a computer’s capabilities to work together as a whole without issues. The problem with this is a programmer can write their own maze of instructions while get lost in it as complier finds issues.
  3. What function do programming languages have? To aid in human to computer translation. A better program and language simplifies the instruction process while using less memory or computation to achieve the same results. As an example later programs such as Java allows the use of English words versus strictly numbers. This allows the use of building blocks such as console, log, that is used to aid and be able to define your own combine blocks
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? Javascript has nothing to do with the programming language Java.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? Javascript was built on the same standards made by ECMA International Organization, the languages are basically interchangeable with just different names.
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#2510

  • What is a program?
    A program is a precise set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.

  • What can you say about complexity in programming?
    You need to keep the program as simple as possible. Over complex code can cause many problems.

  • What function do programming languages have?
    Programming languages allow programmers to write readable code such that a computer is able to interpret such instructions in binary.

  • What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Nothing. It’s just a marketing issue.

  • What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    It is the standard for the language. They are interchangeable.

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#2511
  1. Programming is a set of instruction that telling computer what to do
  2. Good programing is simple. But when you develop program with simple rules it become more complex.
  3. It helps human to interact with machine, human can instruct computer to do a complex calculation task in a short period of time
  4. Nothing
  5. It’s the same, just different name.
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#2512

1. What is a program?
It is a piece of text typed by a programmer that tells the computer what to do

2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity. If a program’s size and complexity grow out of control, it will become confusing. Simplicity and efficiency are key.

3. What function do programming languages have?
Programming languages translate regular human language into binary computer language.
They allow the programmer to talk about the actions the computer must perform on a higher level.
They provide convenient building blocks, allow you to define your own building blocks, and make those blocks easy to compose.

4. What is the relationship between Java and JavaScript?
There is no relationship. The similar name was inspired by marketing considerations

5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to JavaScript?
After its adoption outside of Netscape, a document was written to describe the way JavaScript should work for software to use it. This is called the ECMAScript standard (after the Ecma International organization that did the standardization)In practice they are 2 names for the same language.

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#2513

Questions:
. Program is a set of instructions which give the computer orders
. While the fundamentals of programming are not too difficult, the programs built on the rules can be far more complex and writing them is like solving puzzles.
. Programming languages convert machine code into a language which humans can understand.
. There is no relation but JavaScript was introduced when Java was highly popular.
. It is the protocol which JavaScript must follow, while they are essentially the same.

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#2514
  1. What is a program?
    A set of instructions in a specific language
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    The complexity you can reach in programming it never ends. At a certain point it could become so complex that even the person who program can be confused .I think is better to keep it simple and don’t go over your limits
  3. What function do programming languages have?
    It allows to the programmer to communicate and give instructions to a computer
    1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
      There is no relationship between of them. I didn’t know that 'till today :slight_smile:
    1. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
      ECMAScript and Javascrpt are the same thing. ( I found out here)
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