Programming Reading Assignment

Javascript Programming
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  1. Instructions to tell a computer what to do

  2. The program should be kept as simple as possible

  3. It enables us to input actions that is converted by the computer into code and perform instructions

  4. There is no relationship

  5. EMCAscript is the standardization of how javascript should work

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#2617

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?
The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity. The great program
is subdued—made simple in its complexity.

What function do programming languages have?
They can ingeniously combine an enormous number of actions to do very complicated things.

What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
JavaScript has almost nothing to do with the programming language named Java.
The similar name was inspired by marketing considerations rather than good judgment.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
Its a Standard for scripting languages, they are two names for the same language.

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#2618

1. What is a program?

A program is a group of statement that are executed one after the other from top to bottom.
However, if control flow statements such as if/else statements or switch statements are encountered, then the program can skip one or more lines of statements.
A program also contains variables or bindings for storing its data.

2. What can you say about complexity in programming?

Complexity in programming can quickly grow out of proportion where the program becomes more complex than the problem that it was designed to solve.

Hence, the great art in programming is not only to solve a given problem by writing a program but to make the program as simple as possible.

3. What function do programming languages have?

Programming languages tell the computer to produce some output or more generally to do something. For e.g. with JavaScript the programmer usually tells a webpage how to behave when users interact with it by pressing buttons, entering inputs etc.

4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

Despite the similarities in name, there is no relationship other than the similarities in the name. Javascript was named as such to take advantage of the popularity of the Java programming language.

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

ECMAScript is just the Javascript programming language.
The ECMAScript standard however, is the rule set that defines what proper Javascript syntax is so that any and all browsers that are running Javascript are referring to the same standard set of syntax / rules.

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#2619

SO HAPPY TO SEE THOSE ARE NOT CHAPTER NAMES …i was getting ready to read A LOT! (I’d call those sub-/sections or subchapters…)

  1. A program is a set of instructions telling the machine what you want it to do.

  2. I can say a thing or two about complexity in programming: primarily that it’s to be avoided, although sometimes even though it may seem unnecessary, that may only be so if one doesn’t know how to use it…according to paul graham here: http://www.paulgraham.com/power.html . “The true test of a language is how well you can discover and solve new problems, not how well you can use it to solve a problem someone else has already formulated. These two are quite different criteria” (i hope you found that as relevant as i did…)

  3. Programming languages allow one to control a computer’s calculations, ideally by abstracting those from the scale of machine code to higher and higher conceptual levels.

  4. Java is a totally unrelated programming language whereas JavaScript happened to be around at the same time and rode the coattails of the more popular Java on its way to fame.

  5. ECMA Script is a synonym for JavaScript after it was standardized by the standardizing body known as ECMA.

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#2620
  1. A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.
  2. The goal of programming is to write the code that is as simple as possible. The more complex the code is the higher the probability is of committing a mistake or getting lost in your own code.
  3. Function of programming languages is for a programmer to be able to give the computer precise instructions for the computer to achieve the desired result.
  4. They hardly have anything in common besides that they are both programming languages. When javascript was being introduced, Java was already gaining popularity so it was just pure marketing to name Javascript after Java.
  5. ECMAScript is a programming language that is a standardized version of Javascript. It makes sure to ensure the interoperability of web pages between different web browsers.
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#2621

1: A program is a set of precise coded software instructions telling a computer (or other machine), what to do. A program is building a thought (so to speak), it is costless to build, weightless & grows easily under one’s typing hands.

2: Programming is complex in the sense that it builds it’s own set of rules & complexity that without care, can easily grow out control & become easy to get lost in. It is communicating a set of instructions to a machine that cannot think for itself & requires a set of precise coded instructions to perform any given task, this sentence itself gives one an idea about the potential complexity of programming.

3: Programming languages are the directing force that makes the computer do what it does, it gives us a way to communicate with the machine. A good programming language allows the programmer ease in which to talk to the computer to get the tasks required performed quick & efficient.

4: Javascript has almost nothing to do with Java (which is a different programming language).

5: ECMAScript is a document that describes the rules & guidelines in which a scripting language must follow to be considered ECMAScript compliant. European Computer Manufacturers Association, standard for scripting languages such as Javascript.

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#2622

Q.1.What is a program?
A.1. A set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do, (in most cases it 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

Q.2.What can you say about complexity in programming?
A.2. program is a description of a thought. It is costless to build, it is weightless,
and it grows easily. But 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. A program has breaks
down a complex problem into simple tasks/directions.

Q.3.What function do programming languages have?
A.3. Breaks complex details into convenient building blocks (such as while and
console.log), by allowing the programmer to create their own building blocks
easy to compose

Q.4.What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
A.4. Not the same or similar languages, the only relationship is the partial name “Java” used
in both Java and JavaScript. A marketing campaign was started by introducing the name
Javascript, since the Java language was being heavily marketed and was gaining popularity,

Q.5.What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
A.5. 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. ECMAScript standard,
is named after the Ecma International organization that did the standardization. In practice, the
terms ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably—they are two names for the same language

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#2623
  • What is a program?
    A program is a way to communicate with the computer and tell it what to do
  • What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Programming can get quiet complex with the time, thats why it is so important to keep the code as simple and short as possible
  • What function do programming languages have?
    They allow the programmer to talk about actions that the computer has to perform on a higher level
  • What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Javascript is named after Java because of marketing reasons, but dont have much to do with it
  • What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMAScript was the standart version of Javascript.
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#2624

  1. A program is a set collection of instructions which tells a computer what to do.

  2. The complexity of programming starts to increase when the magnitude of the program increases. These large programs, which combine with several basic instructions can make them to be hard for programmers to manage. The ability to regulate complexity is the essence of programming.

  3. Programming languages instruct computers, it takes care of uninteresting details and it functions by allowing programmers to describe the actions a computer must perform on a higher level.

  4. Java and JavaScript have nothing in common apart from the word ‘Java’. When Java was being marketed, the creators thought it was a nice idea to ride the wave and name their programming language JavaScript, to get some publicity, and the rest is history…

  5. ECMAScript is a standardization of JavaScript that was developed to define how the JavaScript language should function, so that anything that claimed to support JavaScript was really talking about the same language.

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#2625
  1. It is a set of instructions written in a coding language for a processor to execute
  2. Programming can be complex especially if a code executes another intended result because of small forgotten letter, acquiring the basics however may result in a complex program executing your intended result
  3. Programming languages are the tools for writing programs
  4. Java and Javascript are not related, Java is totally different and it used the same name as Javascript to make their brand name go famous
  5. ECMAScript is what differentiates Javascript from Java and it is basically the same as Javascript but in a different name
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#2626
  1. What is a program?

a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do. A program is text written by a programmer and his/her building of thought.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

A program easily gets so complex while programming that it can grow out of control of the programmer. The art is keeping the program functional and simple to read at the same time.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

Programming languages provide instructions to the computer and at the same time make the code readable for programmers by omitting unnecessary details. They provide building blocks to compose the code in an easier way.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

JavaScript has almost nothing to do with the programming language named Java and naming was used for marketing purpose only.

  1. 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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#2627
  1. A set of instructions given by the programmer for the computer to operate/execute.
  2. The programmer is tasked with managing the complexity of the program. The complexity is based on the amount of interacting elements in the code. Generally the program should be designed as simple as possible when possible for minimal error.
  3. Programming languages have the functions of omitting details for programmers to simply execution of programmed code. It is a way for humans to interact with the computer and manage its compexity/code.
  4. There is no relation just the name. It’s a marketing stunt by Javascript.
  5. ECMAscript is the same as Javascript, the languages are interchangeable.
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#2628
  1. A program is a set of instructions telling the computer what to do.
  2. Progamming can be very complex; however, in many cases it is the ability to simplify complex problems into digestible elegant solutions that make a program work well.
  3. Programming languages provide a dynamic yet structured way to communicate instructions to a computer.
  4. These are independent programming languages that were originally designed for different purposes. the only relationship between the two is that they share part of the same name.
  5. ECMAScript is another name for Javascript…these terms are synonymous.
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#2629

1.It is a piece of text typed by a programmer(data).The data is stored in a computers’ memory,it also controls the actions performed on the same memory.
2.Keep the focus and don’t over complicate your programming.The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity.Make a plan and and get to your end point without gettting lost in it all.Keep it simple.
3.They make it easier for humans to understand.
4.There is no relation.Java is a programming language and Java script is a scripting language.People used the success of Java script to market Java.
5.They are the same and just have different names.

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#2630
  1. What is a program?

Programming is the act of constructing a program—a set of precise instructions

telling a computer what to do.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

Programming fundamental rules are simple and clear, but programs built on top of these rules tend to become complex enough to introduce their own rules and complexity. The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

A programming language is a language used to write computer programs, which instruct a computer to perform computations, and/or organize the flow of control between external devices (such as a printer, a robot, or any peripheral).

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

JavaScript has almost nothing to do with the programming language named Java. 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.

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

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 were talking about the same language. This is called the ECMAScript standard, after the ECMA International Organization that did the standardization. In practice, the terms ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably—they are two names for the same language.

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#2631

1: A program is a set of instructions for a computer
2: Simplicity is key
3: They allow humans to instruct computers to do things in a simple manner
4: There is none
5: They are the same thing, emca is the standard by which javascript is judged

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#2632
  1. A Program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.
  2. Complexity in programming is said to be best managed by having a set of well-understood techniques, called best practices to follow. Since complexity has the ability to quickly grow out of control, it runs into the problem of keeping programs under control.
  3. The functions that programming has is that it omits details, provides convenient building blocks, allows the programmer to define their own building blocks, and makes those blocks easy to compose.
  4. There’s actually no relationship between Java and Javascript. The similar name was inspired based off of marketing considerations and it was heavily marketed which gain a lot of popularity. Javascript was a program introduced by Netscape, while Java was inspired by marketing.
  5. ECMAScript, also known as Ecma International organization was a standard document that was written to describe the way Javascript should work. Javascript and ECMAScript are two names that can be used interchangeably because they are the same language.
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#2633
  1. What is a program? - commands that tell the computer what to do.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming? - the programs should be in the simplest form possible to avoid confusion and friction for further developments.
  3. What function do programming languages have? - to give the programmer more descriptive words that humans understand and can be used to tell the computer what to do.
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? - Javascript got its name from Java to ride the wave of popularity Java had, but the two do not have much more in common.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? ECMAScript is a the standard language of javascript. The names can be used interchangeably.
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#2634
  1. Instructions
  2. Keep it simple as much as possible
  3. It makes communication simple
  4. They only share word Java in their name
  5. It is the same thing with 2 different names.
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#2635

  1. What is a program?
    a set of precise instructinos telling a computer what to do.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    They omit details, 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?
    No relationship at all.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMAScript is a standard document that describes the way the Javascript language should work.
    ECMAScript and Javascript are two names for the same language.

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