Programming Reading Assignment

Javascript Programming
#847

1: computer program is a collection of instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task. Most computer devices require programs to function properly.

2: If a program is very complicatied it will be abstract for humans. JavaScript is a language thats is readable for humans in English. By using built in functions its easier to code complicated programs.

3: Programming languages are made for humans for it to understand the program in a human friendly way.

4: Only the name

5: ECMAScript is the same as JavaScript

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#848
  1. A program is a structured set of instructions on the computer to carry out and execute a specific set of tasks
  2. Programming in its raw and basic form that the computer understands which is in binary code makes for a very cumbersome method of instructing a computer to perform specific tasks thus making the program created prone to mistakes, hence making a simple task extremely complex.
  3. Programming Languages therefore simplifies the set of instructions input into a computer as machine or binary code.
  4. There is no relationship between Java and Javascript.
  5. ECMAScript is a standard created by the Ecma International organization to provide a standard guideline for Javascript.
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#849
  1. A program is a data typed by a programmer in computers memory to control the action performed in a directing force to make computers do what it does.
  2. Complexity in programming is like a puzzle to solve with the simplest ways.
  3. it will make a shorter and readable ways that allow programmers talk about the action that the computer has to perform in a higher level.
  4. They are different programming language, Java was a more heavily marketed name when JavaScript got introduced at the beggining.
  5. ECMA Script is the other nama of JavaScript, made as an easy adoptable programming language due to the standardization model by the Ecma International Organization, yet they are the same programming language.
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#850
  • What is a program?
  1. A set precise instructions telling a computer what to do. A program is many things, text from a programmer, directing force to guide commands of will, data in a computer’s memory and also controls the actions performed on this same memory. A program is also seen as the building of thought, cost-less to build, weightless, and grows easily under our typing hands.
  • What can you say about complexity in programming?
  1. Complexity to me is seen as trial and error. New solutions will not likely be found if complexity is not vastly explored beyond the strict guidelines. Complexity = Evolution in my view. One will likely have to write poor code in order to learn good code.
  • What function do programming languages have?
  1. 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. Helps omit details, provides convenient building blocks, allows you to define your own blocks, and makes those blocks easy to compose.
  • What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
  1. Has almost nothing to do with the Java programming language. Name was inspired by marketing considerations rather than good judgement.
  • What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
  1. ECMAScript standard document was written as a guide to outline the way JavaScript should work. ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably-they are two names for the same language.
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#851
  1. What is a program?

A program is built by a programmer that develops a set of instructions that are executable by a computing device.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

Keep it Simple is the rule all programmers should use. It’s important that the code is easily read by another programmer that might pick up where you left off.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

Programming languages enable programmers to write a set of instructions that foster communication with other programmers. The set of instructions are rule based, and are a step above the complexity of binary code.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

No relationship really. Java is a separate and unrelated programming language to Javascript.

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

ECMAScript is a rules based standard that is the same language as JavaScript. Same language and standards as Javascript, but ECMAScript documents the a consensus between programmers and describes the methodology and purposeful use of Javascript.

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#852
  1. The act of constructing a program.
  2. The ability to build your own maze and in the process, get lost within it.
    3.Programming languages allow words and phrases to be
    combined in new ways, making it possible to express concepts.
  3. There is no relationship between Java and Javascript. Javascript was simply riding on the name of Java at the time of its rise.
  4. They are 2 names used for the same language although Javascript is more commonly used.
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#853

  1. It is code written to perform certain instructions.

  2. It needs to be kept to a minimim, so as simple as possible.

  3. They can make things happen which can be understood and seen on a computer, for example interactions on Web pages.

  4. There is no relationship, just a similar name.

  5. ECMAscript is the same thing as Javascript.

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#854
  1. a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do
  2. the fundamental rules are simple and clear; but programs built on top of the rules trend to become complex enough to introduce their own rules and complexity
  3. They do things at an incredibly high speed. A good program language helps the programmer by allowing them to talk about the actions that the computer has to perform in a higher level
  4. Java is a program language , javascript is the marketing name
  5. standard document, 2 names for the same language
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#855

While reading try answering the following questions:

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

What can you say about complexity in programming?
Programming is hard, because there a lot of complex rules that apply to programming in different programs.

What function do programming languages have?

  • it tells the computer what to do, from the memory to the
  • A program can ingeniously combine an enormous number of simple actions to do very complicated things.

What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
The two have almost nothing in common with each other, was only for good marketing considerations because Java was doing very well in marketing.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
They are actually the same language, ECMAScript is JavaScript and vice versa. A name for the standardization the language.

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#856
  1. A set of instructions for a computer to execute
  2. It can be a tedious exercise in abstract thinking
  3. They are artificially created languages to to provide instructions to a computer
  4. Two different programming languages. JavaScript tried to use a similar name for marketing purposes
  5. ECMAScript is s standardized version of JavaScript, so they are interchangeable
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#857
  1. A program is a set of precise instructions which tell a computer what to do.
  2. The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity. In programming, less is more, to the extent that is possible.
  3. Programming languages are artificially constructed languages used to instruct computers.
  4. Javascript really has nothing to do with the Java programming language. The use of the Java moniker was inspired by marketing considerations rather than sound judgement. Most likely the result of a three martini lunch on Madison Avenue.
  5. ECMAScript is a standard which was developed to ensure cross platform compatibility between various browser platforms and other programs and databases which relied on Javascript. For all intents and purposes, ECMAScript and Javascript are the same.
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#858

  1. A program is a set of instructions to the computer.

  2. Programs can become complex very easily. A good programmer can come up with elegant solutions to problems to avoid things becoming overly complex. Use of comments in the code is extremely helpful in complicated code when teams are working on a project.

  3. Programming languages allow us to instruct the computer, either directly in an environment (such as Javascript on a webpage) or having the language ‘compiled’ so that the computer can understand it (like Solidity being compiled to byte code or C++ being compiled into an executable file.)

  4. There is no formal relation between Java and Javascript. They are totally separate things.

  5. ECMAScript is another name for Javascript. ECMA developed a standardisation for the language in its early development.

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#859
  1. A program is a set of instructions for now writen by humans, which the computers will execute.
  2. Complexity is often a problem in programming, it can confuse even the person that wrote the code, we gotta keep it simple and beautiful
  3. Prog. languages are artificialy constructed languages used to instruct computers.
  4. They used Java as a marketing trick so that more ppl get intrested in Javascript… no relationship between themmm
  5. ECMAScripta and Javascripta are 2 names for the same thing.
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#860
1. What is a program?

A detailed set of step by step instructions that tells the computer exactly what to do.

2. What can you say about complexity in programming?

Complexity is a balancing act of trade-offs. The more the code does the more robust and capable it becomes, but this comes at the cost of increased complexity, making it harder to understand and maintain. Simplicity often wins in the long run, but at the cost of less expressive functionality.

3. What function do programming languages have?
  • Allows programs to be written at a higher level of abstraction (closer to natural language), making them easier to read and understand
  • Allows you to define your own abstractions to extend the functionality of the language
  • Provides convenient utilities for commonly used operations and data structures
4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

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.

Hrm, I was under the impression that the original version of javascript WAS an attempt to adapt the Java language into the browser. After a bit more reading it appears Netscape designed the language to have similar syntax to Java, which is probably what I was confused about in what I remembered.

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

ECMAScript is the standardized official definition of what the Javascript language is and does. Any platform which claims to support Javascript must conform to this standard. The names Javascript and ECMAScript are interchangeable.

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#861

1A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.
2.Cpus are stupid so the programs on top of them need to be complex in nature. These programs can be so complex that they can be unruly and run wild if you arent strict with your programming. A proper set of strict rules should always be followed in order to keep programs under control…
3. Programming languages Allow programmers to talk about actions that the computer has to perform on a very high level.
4. Java is a language used to build programs that can run on any platform. Javascript is used to make websites more interactive and can only be executed within web browswers/
5. ECMAScript is the standard that was formed in order to solidify the rules of the javascript language so that everyone using javascript was actually talking about the same thing.

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#862

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

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Programming can be very complex even thogh the fundamental rules are simple

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    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.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? Almost nothing, similar name used just becuase of marketing consideration

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

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#863
  1. A construction of programming that gives the computer specific instructions.
  2. When programming you follow certain basic rules but when the programs are deployed upon those rules the programmes tends to create their own version of the rule set.
  3. It combines certain words and phrases to express new conceptual aspects
  4. Programming wise there is little to no relation, Javascript got its name through the Java programming language that was gaining popularity. Javascript included “Java” in its name to ride along on the popularity wave
  5. ECMAScript standard describes the rule set of Javascript and how it should work. It is basically two names for the same thing.
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#864

A program is the creation of a set of instructions telling a computer what to do
Programming is hard, however the benefits are that with this hard work, the program should be designed to save time and effort by enabling the computer to do the “hard work” and take care of computations that humans simply couldn’t
Programming language is designed to be readable by both computers and humans
There is no relationship between the two
ECMA script and Javascript are two names for the same language and can therefore be used interchangeably

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#865
  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?
    The difficulty is inevitable, but a good programmer can make things simple.
  3. What function do programming languages have?
    Programming languages make writing programs easier and less tedious. Programming languages take care of the uninteresting details for us, allowing for us to express the same functions in more concise ways.
  4. 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.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    They are synonyms. ECMASscript probably a more honest name for JavaScript.
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#866
  1. A program is a set of precise instructions that tell a computer what to do.
  2. A program can ingeniously combine an enormous number of these simple actions in order to do very complicated things. The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity.
  3. It allows you to do things that would take forever by hand, in seconds.
    It is a way to make your computer tool do things that it couldn’t do before.
    It provides a wonderful exercise in abstract thinking.
  4. There is no relationship between Java and Javascript.
  5. ECMAScript standard, after the Ecma International organization 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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