Programming Reading Assignment

  1. What is a program?
    It is a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Programming a complex art. Its complexity can be managed be will understood techniques and best practices.
  3. What function do programming languages have?
    Helps programmer communicate with computer
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Rising popularity of java led to adoption of same name by Javascript but they are totally different.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    The same names of one language. The name was introduced in the 3rd version of the language.
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Greetings @max_wolflife,

Hope you’re having a splendid day. I see your answers are not upto the mark.

The first answer does not convey what a program is.
The second answer I believe you meant two different “things”. Let me know if that’s what you meant.
The third answer is incorrect. ECMAScript is basically a standardization for Javascript. They are almost synonyms. It was INTRODUCED in the 3rd version.

Hope this clears it out. If you need any help please reach out to us.

Happy Learning! :slight_smile:

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  1. Program is unique set of commands what can be used for explaining to the computer what it suppose to do
  2. Java an JAVAScript are program languages. they have different fields where can be used. JS for example is mostly use in web development and living only in browser world, but Java you can see in android apps or desktop apps
  3. In practice, the terms ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably—they are two
    names for the same language
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Homework on JavaScript Programming - Questions, August 3rd 2020

1.What is a program?

A program is a set of instructions,compiled and executed by a computer to perform a task.

2.What can you say about complexity in programming?

Complexity in programing is the skill of controlling computer behavior interactions. It’s difficult to keep programs under control. If the program is not written correctly It can work beyond the control of the user.

3.What function do programming languages have?

A programming languages enables the programmer to instruct the computer to perform a set of coded instructions.

4.What is the relationship between Java and JavaScript?

Java and JavaScript are two different entity’s. JavaScript utilized the name Java as a marketing tool, during their commercial campaign.

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

They are both the same language, ECMAScript is a standardized designation of JavaScript.

-Hector A. Martinez

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  1. What is a program?
    Program is line of text (written by someone7thing) that commands computer to do what it is ordered to do by the text. Text data is stored in memory of computer while it is executing the order and the same time text/code line controllers the actions.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Base rules are clear, but building programs on top of rules become complex, while introducing programs to base rules. Even sentence was complex enough.

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

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    No relationship

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    It is a standard meant to ensure the interoperability of Web pages across different Web browsers. The names “JavaScript” and “ECMAScript” are essentially different names for the same thing.

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  1. As set of rules telling a computer what to do.

  2. Programs can become so complex that the programmer can lose the ability to control it, thus, he needs to make sure he doesn’t lose himself in this maze. Keeping programs under control is the main problem of programming.

  3. To simplify the process of programming by allowing a language to communicate with the computer to give it commands.

  4. Both are programming languages, but JavaScript have almost nothing to do with the programming language named Java, the name JavaScript was only chosen because Java was popular at that time, and they wanted to benefit from the popularity of that name.

  5. ECMAScript and JavaScript are in practice two interchangeable names for the same programming language, ECMAscript being named after the name of the organization that did the standardization.

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  1. A program is a set of instructions which tells the computer what to do.
  2. while building a program the rules on which you build it are "quite simple", but as you go on constructing your program, it tends to become more and more complex. If you are not carefull you can lose yourself in your own code.
  3. programming languages make it easier for the programmer to construct his programs. They make it more intuitive for coders to instruct the computer. In the old day computers only understood zeros and ones. The language translated the 0s and 1s into almost english language.
  4. thre is none realy. Jave used to be a very pupular programming language in the time JavaScript was invented. The inventors named their language JavaScript in order to capitalize on the popularity of Java - it was merely a marketing thing
  5. It is another name for JavaScript. ECMAscript or JavaScript are programing languages which implement programs in websites, so you need not reload your page all the time.
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  1. A program tells the computer what to do.
  2. Users can instruct the computer what to do if they know how.
  3. Programming languages perform tasks.
  4. There is no relationship between Java and Javascript.
  5. ECMA is the support for JavaScript meaning the supporting of ECMA is the same as supporting JavaScript. Two names for the same language.
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  1. A program is set of instructions (code) for a computer to execute. A program is based on step-by-step logic outlined in the code: i.e. if x happens, do y.

  2. Complexity should be avoided. The less complex a program is, the more efficient it will be and the easier it will be to read and run. The more entities there are in a program, the more possible interactions there will between them. This means that the entities can potentially introduce their own rules and add even more complexity to the program. This can make the program difficult to control and understand, even for the person who wrote the code.

  3. Programming languages can be read by humans but they have no use in human-to-human interaction. A programming language allows humans to give instructions to computers for them to follow.

  4. There is no relationship between Java and Javascript.

  5. ECMA is a script standard followed by JavaScript, named after the ECMA International Organization. In practice, the terms ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably - they are two names for the same language.

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  1. What is a program?

A program is many things. Can be a piece of text typed by a programmer, can be the directing force that makes the computer do what it does, can be the data in the computer’s memory. It is a building of thought. It ingeniously combines all the simple things a computer is able to do and allows it to do more complicated things.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

The art of programming is the skill in controlling complexity. Without this control, a program can grow in size and complexity and thus reduce it’s efficiency.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

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 and makes those blocks easy to compose.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

2 totally different languages. The similar name was a result of Javascript trying to ride the coat tails of the more established Java at the time .

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

ECMAScript is another name for Javascript. It is a written standard to describe how javascript should work

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

  2. A program’s size and complexity tend to grow out of control. Keeping programs under control is the main problem of programming. The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity. The great program is subdued—made simple in its complexity.

  3. A programming language is an artificially constructed language used to instruct computers. Like human languages, computer languages allow words and phrases to be combined in new ways, making it possible to express ever new concepts.

  4. Java and JavaScript are two different non-related to each other programming languages.

  5. ECMAScript standard is named after the Ecma International organization that did the standardization. ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably—they are two names for the same language.

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  1. What is a program?

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?

  3. What function do programming languages have?

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

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

  6. A set of instructions.

  7. As the number of entities increases, the number of interactions between them would increase exponentially, and it would get to a point where it would be impossible to know and understand all of them.

  8. They are a way for humans to interact with computer language.

  9. There is no relationship except for the name.

  10. ECMAScript provides the rules, details, and guidelines that a scripting language must observe to be considered ECMAScript compliant. ECMAScript is a standard. A scripting language.

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What is a program?
  • it’s a text that makes computer or device do what it does.
    What can you say about complexity in programming?
  • Complexity seems to be an issue in programing and tendency needs to be in simplicity. That’s my understanding. Because if it grows in a way that is not manageable…it’s not goos
    What function do programming languages have?
  • to make it humanely possible to communicate and give orders to a machine
    What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
  • no relationship, just unfortunate marketing fail
    What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
  • It is a standardized programing language made so all pieces of programs that claimed they support Javascript were ‘on the same page’ and. interchangeable. But it’s the same language as JS
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  1. A program is a set of instructions for a computer to follow based on input /output
  2. The complexity in program needs to be controlled or can get out of control
  3. The function of programming languages is to provide a method of communication that a programmer can use to convey his ideals and methodology for a computer to process input data and transform that data to an output result based on programmers logic and intelligence.
  4. The relationship between Java and Java script is only semantics.
    ECMASscript = same as Javascript
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  • A program is a set of instructions given to a computer to perform a certain outcome

  • The fundamentals of programming are relatively simple however the programs placed on top increase the complexity of the overall system.

  • Programming language puts the human thought or idea in to actionable commands for the computer

  • Java and javascript have not relationship, completely different.

  • Ecmascript is the standard that describes how Javascript should operate

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  1. A program is like a text write down by programmer that described (in a list) which actions a computer has to make on our behalf.
  2. Complexity in programming is something related with the fact that we have to communicate in such a way a computer can understand. Anyway what ever language is chosen it’s important to take under control size and number of instructions a program has, since the complexity in programming is not only in the language used but also in the way we write it.
  3. Instead of machine language or an infinite list of zeros and ones, a programming language helps the programmer to talk about actions that a computer has to perform on a higher level. A programming language also is used to take care of those uninteresting details an instruction should have.
  4. There is no relation between Java and JavaScript besides for initial part of the name. In fact the name JavaScript was simply give to it in the wake of Java language that at the time was heavily marketed and was gaining popularity.
  5. ECMAScript was the name gave to JavaScript after the Ecma International Organization that did the standardization. In practice the two, ECMAScript and JavaScript are the same thing.
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[quote=“ivan, post:1, topic:3056”]

  • What is a program?
    a program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do
  • What can you say about complexity in programming?
    It is like a maze there are rules built on rules and a programs can easily grow out of control and at the same time the programmer can get lost and frustrated , the art of programming is controlling the complexity, it can also initially take time and patience to understand the program itself.
  • What function do programming languages have?
    They translate a command or action that the computer has to perform on a higher level.
  • What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    The only relationship is the word “Java” that was being marketed heavily when JavaScript was being introduced and “JavaScript” decided to ride along with the marketing name of Java.
  • What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMAScript and JavaScript are the same language, when the ECMA International Organisation did the standardization document to describe the way the JavaScript language should work so that various pieces of software that claimed to support JavaScript were actually talking about the same language they named it ECMAScript standard.
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  1. A program is many things. 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.
  2. Complexity consists of the problems entailed in programming such as keeping things under control, requires skill, and best managed by using a small subset of well understood techniques.
  3. Programming language helps the programmer by allowing them to talk about the actions that the computer has to perform on a higher level such as omitting details, providing convenient building blocks, allowing you to define your own building blocks, and making those blocks easy to compose
  4. They have nothing to do with each other. JavaScript was introduced just as Java was being heavily marketed and the name stuck.
  5. ECMAScript is a term used interchangeably with javascript. It is a standard document 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
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Second bout of homework, hooray for persistence!

  1. A program is a sequence of instructions telling the computer what to do.
  2. The more simple it’s kept, the better.
  3. Programming languages allow programs to be written in a language/logic composed of words, variables, and values as opposed to writing everything in binary (0’s and 1’s) thus enabling people to tell the machine what to do.
  4. It seems to have been a mishap with trying to gain attention from java that ended up making a misleading association. A joke I saw comparing the two is “Java is to Javascript as Ham is to Hamster”.
  5. A standard applied to javascript for sake of ensuring the interoperability of javascript for client-side users.
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Programming is the act of constructing a program
You’re building your own maze, in a way, and you might just get lost in it.
performing a task written by the programmer
the name
they are two names for the same language.

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