Programming Reading Assignment

Javascript Programming
#626

  1. What is a program?
    A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do, which could be described as a building of thought. Code is the text that makes up programs. A program allows a computer to do things it couldn’t do before the program was installed.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity. Some programmers believe that this complexity is best managed by using only a small set of well understood techniques in their programs - a set of strict rules known as “best practices” but new problems require new solutions and there is room for widely different approaches in the field of programming which is still developing rapidly.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    A programming language is an artificially constructed language which is used to instruct computers.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Javascript has almost nothing to do with the programming language known as Java.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    After Javascripts adoption ouside 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 were actually talking about the same language. This si called the ECMAScript language. This is called the ECMAScript standard, after the ECMA International organization that did the standardization. In practice, the ECMAScript and Javascript can be used interchangeably as they are two names for the same language.

#627

Hello,

  1. a program is many things, it is the driving force behind a process on your computer, it can be the lines of code written, or the abstract data present on the hardware of the computer.

  2. As technologies progress, the language itself has become more simple, from binary code to text. One of the greatest difficulties in programming is avoiding spaghetti code, or code that becomes more complex the more people work on it. A programmer must strive to keep the code clean and understandable, just as the programming languages are pushing towards greater simplicity as years pass.

  3. Programming languages input code in a machine, making computations that would otherwise require years done in a few seconds.

  4. In name only: javascript rode the success of java for marketing purposes.

  5. ECMAScript and Javascript are interchangeable terms, because ECMAScript was the official term used in the main document to define javascript.

Best,

#628

A program is something that serves a purpose that you need and is beeing programmed by a programmer.

Programming has simple rules but depending on what you want to do it can become incredibly complex. If you dont put order in it you can even confuse yourself later on

they can take care of uninteresting details for us and help us to talk about the actions that the computer has to perform on a higher level.

Javascript is just stealing the name “java” in his language for marketing reasons but they dont have very much in common

Different word for the same thing

#629

1. What is a program?
a program is a written instruction that makes a computer do things, it is written in a way the computer or machine knows what to do
2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
programming can be very complex as you might have to think in a very abstract level and have to say exactly what you want to the machine and in the right order
3. What function do programming languages have?
by having a language all machines with the same language understand the same orders in the same way making it a lot easy to write in general and not differently for every single machine/computer
4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
They have both the name Java at the beginning :wink: and they are both programming languages.
5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
ECMAScript = Javascript, ECMA International organisation did the standardisation of the language called JavaScript

#630

1- ) A program is piece of text/instructions for the computer to execute, typed by a programmer.
2-) Without care, a program’s size and complexity will grow out of control. Keeping programs under control is the main problem of programming.
3-) Language matters because it simplifies to communicate trough computer.
4-) no relationship
5-) ECMAScript is a standard and another way of calling Javascript.

#631

  1. A program is a set of instructions written by a programmer that command a computer what to do.

  2. Programming inherently becomes very complex, and good programming is much to do about controlling complexity.

  3. Programming languages have the function of allowing the programmer to write programs for the computer.

  4. There is essentially no relationship between Java and JavaScript.

  5. ECMAScript is basically interchangeable with JavaScript. ECMA is the standards organization that standardized how JavaScript should work.

#632

1. What is a program?
A program is a set of instructions you tell a computer to do. The instructions are an articulation of your thoughts of what you want to do or build with an end goal in mind.

2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
Programming is hard to do but anything can be built if you are innovative, generally follow the fundamental rules or programming, break complex tasks down into smaller tasks, and try to minimize the overall complexity of your program.

3. What function do programming languages have?
They provide a way to translate the binary machine code (lower level) instructions a computer runs into a more user friendly (higher level) form. This makes it easier and quicker for developers to read, write, and debug computer programs and with far fewer errors.

4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
There is no relationship between Java and Javascript. The Javascript name came about because the creators of Javascript wanted to capitalize on the popularity at the time of the Java programming language. So they included “Java” in their name in order to market and promote Javascript.

5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
ECMAScript is the standard document that was written to describe the way Javascript language should work. It is actuality just a different name for the Javascript language and the two names can be used interchangeably.

#633

What is a program? A program are data that tells a computer what to do

What can you say about complexity in programming? That programming can be as complex as one makes it. If you can control the complexity, you’ll be able to master the programming

What function do programming languages have? The function of programming language is to tell a computer exactly what to do on a high performing level

What is the relationship between Java and JavaScript? Not a lot. Basically the name only.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to JavaScript? ECMAScript is a scripting-language. ECMAScript is the specification JavaScript is based on

#634
  1. A set of instructions.
  2. Programming can be complex but the idea is to simplify the code for ease of understanding, improving, addition to, and executing.
    3 To connect human needs with computer tools
    4 Nothing but name
    5 It is same language different name
#635

  1. A program is a set of commands to instruct a computer to do something.

  2. Programs can become complex depending on their intended function and the ability of the programmer to manage the logic maze that a program can easily grow into.

  3. A program language serves as a means of allowing a programmer to build code while concentrating on less obscure details in interacting with the computer’s hardware. A programming language also enables one to document in a human readable form what the intended logic or purpose so that others may maintain the code or debug it in case of errors.

  4. There is no relationship between the computer language Java and Javascript. It was just a bit of historical circumstance that lead to the use of the “Java” in the name Javascript. The popularity of the computer language Java lead to a marketing decision to the name Javascript despite the two languages being different.

  5. ECMAScript is the name given by the ECMA standardization body to the coding specification of the scripting language. Since Javascript follows for the most part that standardization specification, the two terms are interchangeable.

#636

1 Programa é uma forma de texto criado por algum programador com o intuito de dar instruções a um computador para processar tarefas. O programa tambem pode ser visto como informação armazenada na memória do computador.

2 Complexidade de um Programa irá depender de alguns fatores. Quem Vai definir a Complexidade do Programa é o tipo de atividade para qual o Programa está sendo criado, bem como a capacidade do programador em criar um código objetivo e menos complexo. A Complexidade pode tornar a criação do código em uma tarefa àrdua, pois quanto mais complexo o programa, mais dificil é para o(s) programador(es) se situar(em) no código.

3 A função das linguagens de programação é estabalecer um padrão de regras de comunicação entre programadores e computadores, para permitir que possamos automatizar tarefas para serem feitas por computadores.

4 A relação é mais no nome do que nas características da linguagem de programação. O nome JavaScript foi escolhido para aproveitar o hype que o Java estava tendo na época.

5 ECMAScrypt é um documento que foi elaborado para descrever como o Javascript deveria ser utilizado, isso foi feito para padronizar q forma de comunicação e permitir que diferentes softwares possam se comunicar.

#637

1: text, instructions. that tell the computer what to do.
2: A program can ingeniously combine an enormous number of these simple actions to do very complicated things.

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, and makes those blocks easy to compose.

4: JavaScript code is run on a browser only, while Java creates applications that run in a virtual machine or browser. Java is an OOP (object-oriented programming) language, and JavaScript is specifically an OOP scripting language.

5: By reading the [ECMAScript specification], you learn how to create a scripting language. By reading the [JavaScript documentation], you learn how to use a scripting language.

#638

  1. What is a program?
    a program is a set of detailed instructions that tell the computer what to do.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    the more complexity in programming, the harder it is for everyone, reading writting and even the computer executing. keeping it as simple as possible is the best way to go.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    programming languages make it possible for humans to communicate, build, and work with computers.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    no direct relationship between java and javascript.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMAScript is a scripting language with a set of guidelines/rules that created a standard for javascript.

#639
  1. What is a program?
    It’s a set of instructions to a computer.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    It should be avoided.
  3. What function do programming languages have?
    They are a bridge from the human world to the computer world.
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    There is no relationship.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMAScript is another name for Javascript.
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#640
  1. A program is a function of codes which instructs a computer on how it should work.
  2. Programming would be complex as computers are very fundamental in its native operations. Programming will enable computers to perform more complex tasks and functions.
  3. Programming languages are used to build programs. They are a medium which enables human to communicate with computers.
  4. They have different origins and purposes. Java is a programming language used to develop applications on computers and web pages while Javascript is a programming language used to develop functionality and interactivity to web pages only. Javascript was named after the rising fame of Java, in hopes of riding along with its success.
  5. ECMAScript and Javascript are the same thing. ECMAScript was used to standardize Javascript for its own implementations.
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#641

What is a program? A set of instructions for computers.
What can you say about complexity in programming? Programming is the art and skill to navigate and control complexity.
What function do programming languages have? Good languages help a programmer define the actions sought after.
What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? Virtually nothing, just in name.
What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? Standardized form of the language, terms are used interchangeably.

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#642
  1. A set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.
  2. Program’s size and complexity grows as the number of instructions increases. It is important to keep the code ‘clean’ so that the complexity doesn’t overwhelm the programmer and his colleagues.
  3. Programming languages are used to implement algorithms. Most programming languages consist of instructions for computers.
  4. Both are programming languages but there is no relationship except in similar names.
  5. ECMAScript and JavaScript are two names of a same language. A standard document was written
    to describe the way the JavaScript language should work and it is called ECMAScript standard.
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#643

It tell the computer what to do.
It is easy to make a programme complex and part of programming is to make sure it is not to needlessly complex.
Programming languages put in code using syntax that can be followed, programmes for the computer to follow.
There is no relationship.
It i a language standard.

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#644

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

  2. While the fundamentals of programming are simple and clear, the programs that are build on top of these rules are complex enough to have their own rules and complexity. Without care a program’s size and complexity will grow out of control, confusing even to the person that created it. The art of programming is simplicity in the code.

  3. Programming language allows programmers to talk about actions that the computer has to perform on a higher level. Helping to omit details, provides convenient building blocks and allows the programmer to define their own building blocks that makes those blocks easy to compose.

  4. The relationship between Java and Javascript is in name only as they are two completely different languages. Java was launched first and the name Javascript was determined by marketing. They thought it would be a good idea to ride the coattails of Java’s success and name recognition.

  5. ECMAScript and Javascript are interchangeable, two names for the same language.

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#645
  1. What is a program?

A program is something that a programmer types onto his/her computer. This text directs the computer to do something based on the instructions it was given.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

Programming can become very confusing even for the person who created it as its size and complexity can grow out of control. A more skilled programmer is able to control the programs complexity.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

Programming languages can take something complex and time consuming and condense it into something smaller and easier to understand in order to give you the same outcome you were looking for.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

They have almost nothing to do with each other. Java just tried to use the name to get some name recognition (much like Bitcoin Cash, etc).

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

They are essentially the same name for the same language.

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