Programming Reading Assignment

Javascript Programming
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  1. What is a program?
    A set of precise instructions (code) telling a computer what to do.
    Programs can combine an enormous number of simple actions, to do very complicated things.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    It facilitates unique open-ended tasks, where there is no existing applications. Complexities can range from writing a short sentence like structure to run a specific code, as well as writing the same code in a very cumbersome block to achieve the identical result (output).
    Simplistically use best practices and standards, based on the specific language when writing code.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    They combine words and phrases in new ways to express concepts.
    There are language-based interfaces (BASIC, DOS), and visual interfaces.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    They are different and has no association, except for existing in the same time frame. As JavaScript (JS) was introduced when the Java language was heavily marketed and gaining popularity.
    JS name has been inspired by market consideration.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    They are two (2) names for the same language. The former the standard and the latter the language.

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#1270

1.) A program is the act of constructing a program with a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.

2.) Programming appears to be pretty straight forward but as the programs expand and get larger they are getting more and more complex.

3.) Programming languages functions are to instruct the computer or program what to do.

4.) Java & JavaScript have almost no relationship between the 2 languages.

5.) ECMAScript & JavaScript are 2 different names for the same language.

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#1271

1 a set of instructions telling computer what and how and when to do something
2 complexity can be created in a program like a “maze” where you too can get lost in own information simple is better but also can be boring
3 the functions of languages are a bridge between our language and the computers binary language sort of a half way point
4 there is no relationship it was a marketing ploy that muddied the water of functions
5 they are the same aka

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#1272
  1. A program is a typed set of instructions that tell a computer what to do
  2. Programs built on top of the fundamental rules tend to get so complex that they introduce their own rules and complexity.
  3. The function of a programming language is to tell the computer what to do.
  4. Java and Javascript do not have much in common. Name the language Javascript seemed like a good marketing decision at the time when Java was popular, to ride the coat tails of Java.
  5. ECMAScript is another name for Javascript. A standard document was written to describe how Javascript should be written and it was called ECMAScript in the document.
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#1273

  1. A program is the directing force that makes the computer do what it does, it is data in the computer’s memory, it controls the actions performed on this same memory.

  2. Complexity in programming comes about because programs introduce their own rules that are build on top of basic fundamental rules. Because of this. programs are rarely simple or predictable.

3 . Programming languages are used in computer programming to implement algorithms.

4 . JavaScript has very little to do with the programming language named Java. The similar name was inspired for marketing. In 1995, when JavaScript was introduced by Netscape, the Java language was being heavily marketed and was gaining in popularity. Someone thought it’s a good idea to try to ride the Java success wave.

5 . When browsers other than Netscape started to support JavaScript, or something that resembled it, a document was written to describe precisely how a JavaScript system should work. The language described in this document is called ECMAScript, after the organization that standardized it. ECMAScript describes a general-purpose programming language and does not say anything about the integration of this language in a web browser.

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#1274
  1. What is a program?
    A set of instructions for the computer to follow.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Complexity increases exponentially as the size of the program increases. Even simple programs can lead to complex irreducible output (Read Wolfram - A new Kind of Science https://b-ok.cc/book/2078697/480824)
  3. What function do programming languages have?
    Computer programs have an unlimited number of functions, many of which have not been discovered yet. Computers can do repetitive calculations really fast and display output to the screen (for example). Programming languages are designed to be written by humans and get translated into computer language which consists of 1s and 0s (bits)
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Javascript was names after Java because it was trending at the time, but the 2 languages are not closely related to one another.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMAScript is effectively another name for Javascript which is not widely used.
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#1275

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

  • What can you say about complexity in programming? Keeping the complexity down when writing programs is a necessary skill without which programs become confusing and prone to error.

  • What function do programming languages have? The languages are a means to convey a set of instructions to a computer that we can be utilized across various platforms as a standardized form of communication

  • What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? None

  • What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? They are essentially the same language.

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#1276
  1. What is a program?

Program is a piece of txt typed by programmer that makes the computer to do something, to perform some action. It is also a set of precise instructions telling a computer exactly what to do. Program can be explained as the data in computers memory which can perform very complex things by executing the simple input.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

For this point of view I can say it is very complicated although it seems to me that its fundamental rules are simple and clear. The thing that amaze me the most is the fact that someone can do a lot of simple actions such as typing some words or numbers and then, like a magic, something very interesting and complex happens. I believe that, once I get more familiar with it, and learn how it works all together, it will become more and more fun and easier.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

Primary, they tend to instruct the computers what to do. It allows words and phrases to be combined in certain ways, in order to express new concepts.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

They have almost nothing to do with each other, they have just the same name. Java was first introduced and JavaScript just used popular name.

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

ECMAScript is a standard document that was written to describe the way the JavaScript should work. In practice, those are two names for the same programming language.

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#1277

@Ivana_Ciric Yes, it becomes really enjoyable once you have these skills. You will have the power to mould your thoughts into reality and see it in fruition.That honestly is the best feeling in the world. :relieved:

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#1278
  1. A program is text typed directing a computer to do what it does
  2. Complexity is a small set of strict rules that are well understood
    3.Gives the programmer the ability to instruct the computer to perform high level tasks
    4.None only name used for marketing purpose
  3. ECMAScript is the standards for the language and it is related to javascript by being same language
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#1279

1 a set of instruction. do this, get that
2 it can easily get out of control. so keep it clean
3 helping humans have a better way to manipulate the 1’s and 0’s
4 nothing except the name Java
5 it is the official term for the latest version of JavaScript version 6

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#1280
  1. What is a program?
    A program is a set of instructions
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Programming can be both simple and complex
  3. What function do programming languages have?
    It serves as a means of communication between a person and computer
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    No relationship
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    It is the same thing
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#1281

1.A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do. I can perform simple tasks in a very fast time.
2. Despite being simple and clear, complexity in programming is hard, can lead you into a maze and can be frustrating.
3. Programming languages communicate effectively with a computer, instruct it what to do in words and phrases allowing new concepts to be performed.
4.JavaScript has almost nothing to do with Java it is just a similar name.
5. ECMAScript is a standard document writen to describe how the JavaScript language should work so that various pieces of software that support JavaScript are talking the same language.

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#1282
  1. Set of instructions the programmer gives to the computer for execution.
  2. Might be complex, but should be as simple and readable as possible.
  3. Programming languages make it easier and readable for the human eye.
  4. There is no relation.
  5. Essentially the same thing , same language. ECMA is a standard that Java Script follows.
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#1283
  1. A program is a precise set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
  2. It can be very complex and tedious.
  3. Programing languages aim to simplify the older binary code used for programing and making it in a way similar to english for simplicity.
  4. There is no relationship, the name was taken from Java for marketing purposes.
  5. ECMAScript is a standard indicating how a Javascript language should work, it is essentially the same as Javascript language.
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#1284
  1. What is a program?
    A set of precise instructions telling the computer what to do.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity.
    There are many terrible mistakes to make in program design, and you should go ahead and make them so that you understand them
  3. What function do programming languages have?
    The programming language helps the user interact with the machine by structuring the preferred actions in such a way that the machine understands them.
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    There is no relationship between the two of them. Due to Java’s popularity at that time someone thought it was a good idea to profit from that.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    It is a standard document that describes the way Javascript should work.
    The two names can be used interchangeably and are basically the same thing.
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#1285

  1. What is a program?
    A program is many things- it is essentially the text typed by the programmer that is the directing force that makes the computer do what it does.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming? The main problem with complexity in
    programming is that programs can grow out of control. The art of programming is controlling
    complexity. Programers should utilize best rules and practices in the form of their programming.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    A programming language is a language used to write specific computer programs, which instructs a computer to perform some kind of computation, and/or organize the flow of control between external devices (such as a printer, a robot, or any peripheral)…

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    There is no relationship between the two, however, Java applications are run in a virtual machine or web browser while JavaScript is run on a web browser. Java code is compiled whereas while JavaScript code is in text and in a web page. JavaScript is an OOP scripting language, whereas Java is an OOP programming language.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    The full form of ECMA is European Computer Manufacturer’s Association. ECMAScript is a Standard for scripting languages such as JavaScript, JScript, etc. It is a trademark scripting language specification. JavaScript is a language based on ECMAScript. A standard for scripting languages like JavaScript, JScript is ECMAScript. JavaScript is considered as one of the most popular implementations of ECMAScript.

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#1286
  1. What is a program?
    Its a set of instructions for a computer!!!
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?

You should be careful with that, it seems like you could easily get lost in your own maze of programs, as you could write 2 programs that do the same thing but could have several orders of magnitude of difference in complexity
3. What function do programming languages have?
The programming languages can be very different, depending on which applications they are intended to. They have the function of interpreting what the coder wants to do with the computer
4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
They have nothing to do with each other , they are both different programming languages
5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
They can be used interchangeably, its the same thing, I just guess its much cooler to say JS than ECMASript

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#1287
  1. A set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do
  2. It’s about controlling the complexity. Making the complexed simplified
  3. Communication with computers.
  4. The two have nothing to do with one another in a programming sense. Javascript tried to ride the coattails of the heavily marketed Java language at the time by being named javascript.
  5. they are two names for the same language.
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#1288

1.A program is executable software that runs on a computer .Its similar to a script, but is often much larger in size and does not require a scripting engine to run. Instead , a program consist of complied code that can run directly from the computer’s operation system.

2.complexity should be avoided, programs should should be as simple and readable as possible.

3.In programming, these code blocks are called functions.All programming functions have input and output.The functions contains instructions used to created the output from its output.

4.they have nothing to do with each other.

5.ECMAScript is another way of calling JS, its a standard.

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