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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
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Programming is a complex work and its evolving all the time. Instead of small set of well-understood techniques in programs, we should try out new techniques and new approaches to programming. There is many ways how to fail but to get a sense of what is a good program, we need to try out new things and make mistakes so we can learn from them.
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It helps the programmer by allowing them to
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JavaScript has almost nothing to do with the
programming language named Java. The similar name was inspired by marketing considerations rather than good judgment. 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
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ECMAScript is a Standard for scripting languages such as JavaScript , JScript, etc. … JavaScript is a language based on ECMAScript . A standard for scripting languages like JavaScript , JScript is ECMAScript
- a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do
- without care, a program’s size and complexity will grow out of control,
confusing even the person who created it. The
art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity. The great program
is subdued—made simple in its complexity. - language is the bridge between human and computer . in this situation a programmer is able to give commands to a computer in the form of a language he understand to which the computer can understand the commands at the same time .
4.JavaScript has almost nothing to do with the
programming language named Java - ECMAScript was written to describe the way javascript language should communicate
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What is a program?
executable software that runs on a computer -
What can you say about complexity in programming?
A term that includes many properties of a piece of software which affect internal interactions -
What function do programming languages have?
Programming language gets compiled and translated to binary language and computer understands it -
What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
Java creates applications that run in a virtual machine or browser but JavaScript code is running on a browser only -
What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
ECMAScript is a standard for JavaScript
1.a series of coded software instructions to control the operation of a computer or other machine.
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complexity in programming may get in the way
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Translates between human and machine
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both are programming languages
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javascript is a language based on ECMAScript, which is a standard,
1. What is a program?
A program is a set of instruction telling the computer what to do. These instruction must be precise, because computer, by there-self, are dumb.
2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
While the fundamental rules are clear and simple, programming becomes complex while building your own program. A great program is made simple in its complexity.
3. What function do programming languages have?
Programming languages helps the programmer by allowing them to talk about the action that the computer has to perform on a higher level.
4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
Javascript has nothing to do with Java - it is said that the name, Javascript was formed because of the popularty of Java in that time (for marketing reasons)
5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascrip?
They are the same - two names for the same language
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Programming is the act of constructing a program- a set of precise instruction telling a computer what to do.
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It’s best to keep it simple and for others to understand, computer programming can be so complex that it can confuse the programmer itself.
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It helps to omit details, provide convenient building blocks, allows you to define your own building blocks, and make those blocks easy to compare.
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JavaScript and Java has almost nothing to with each other, there is no relation.
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ECMAScript 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. EMCAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably they are two names for the same language
- a program is a list of statements. statements can be compared with full sentences. statements are build on expressions (which can be compared to fragements of a sentence).
- keep it as simple as possible - controll complexity
- translates between human and computer
- no relation - Javascript developer wanted to jump on the marketing bandwagon of Java (so too get more attention - as people would think they are similar - but they are not)
- it is the same
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A program is a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do.
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Programming is difficult even though the rules are simple. Some programmers believe that you should play around and make errors in order to learn. Others believe that you should stick to a few proven techniques. Keep it simple!
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Functions are blocks of code that can be reused over and over. Functions allow the users to perform actions.
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Java and Javascript do not share a relationship. Java was a marketing trick to try and steal hype from Javascript.
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ECMAscript is the same as Javascript and can be used interchangeably. ECMAscript is a document that was written by ECMA international. It was written to standardize code between different software programs that claimed to be able to use Javascript.
Hi @DanMcPhee,
It was actually the other way round, Javascript tried to run on the hype of Java. Thus it named it similar to it.
Happy Learning! 
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A program is a set of instructions that tell the computer what to do.
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fundamental rules are simple however due to complexity of program a maze can be created thus organisation and presentation of code are paramount to keep a programmer on track.
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Programming languages all aim to help computers and humans communicate.
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Java and javascript are completely different. Javascript was named javascript to ride the popularity of java at the time.
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ECMAscript and javascript are different names for the same language.
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What is a program?
= A tool in a written language the computer can comprehend, a program helps us give a computer instructions.
You could see it as a translater for the common person, that make giving a computer tasks easier. -
What can you say about complexity in programming?
= From the beginning the rules of programming are clear, but these rules tend to become complex enough to introduce their own rules and complexity. If you are not carefull you will end up lost in your own creation. Programming is the skill of controlling complexity. -
What function do programming languages have?
= It allows us to communicate a range of actions so the computer can perform more complex tasks on a high level. -
What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
= Nothing besides the name. -
What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
= The ECMAScript Standard is the standard written after JavaScript was adopted outside of Netscape, it is describing the way the JavaScript language should work.
The term ECMAScript and JavaScript are two names for the same language.
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What is a program?
It is a list of instructions by a programmer that tells a computer what to do. -
What can you say about complexity in programming?
It is important to keep an overview while the complexity in the code increases. -
What function do programming languages have?
- They allow a programmer to compose and talk about the actions that the computer has to perform on a higher level.
- They provide convenient building blocks without too many details
- They enable you to define your own building blocks
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What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
The two languages are not related. At the time Javascript came into being, Java was very popular so itt was given a similar name to take advantage of their marketing success. -
What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
It is a standard protocol that describes how Javascript works. The two can be used interchangeably.
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A program is a set of instructions for a computer to perform.
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Computers require very precise instructions so programming is fundamentally tedious and frustrating; but, it can be intriguing and rewarding to those with a more abstract mindset.
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Programming languages are the intermediary modes of communication for a human to give instructions to a computer.
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JavaScript and the Java language have nothing in common, except for poor marketing considerations. JavaScript was named due to the hype at the time surrounding the Java language.
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ECMAScript and JavaScript are the same language. ECMAScript is named after the Ecma International Org that standardized the JavaScript language.
Program is a language between us humans and computers
As long as complexity is under control programming is “easy” . Simple modules makes complex structure
To execute time-consuming operations easily and quick
Java was/is a jealous fan to JS
ECMAScript is a standard that enables other software to merge to JavaScript
A program is a precise set of instructions telling a computer what to do. It is done using programming languages. It can be text that is created by a programmer instructing the computer to perform tasks , it is data stored on a computers memory & also actions performed on the same memory of the computer.
2 What can you say about complexity in programming?
Programming is Complex allowing words & phrases to be combined in new ways making new concepts possible the level of complexity escalates as you build your program because new rules will need to be applied as new programs are created .
3 What function do programming languages have?
Programming languages have the function of breaking the monotony of programming by removing the need to individually program in less significant or uninteresting details, making programming more efficient. Like a short cut for mundane information.
- What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
Basically nothing other than a similar sounding name. Merely someone thinking it would be a clever marketing ploy to run off the heels of a popular language being heavily marketed at the time JavaScript was being created.
- What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
This is a Script standard that ECMA International Organisation created. A document describing how JAVASCRIPT should work so that other software that claimed to support JavaScript could be certain they were talking about the same language .
ECMAScript & JavaScript can be used interchangeably and essentially are 2 different names for the same language.
- What is a program?
program is a set of commands for the computer to run under. - What can you say about complexity in programming?
complexity in programming can get out of hand if not careful in coding - What function do programming languages have?
to do complex mathematical actions were fast that would take fore ever humans to do. - What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
both are computer languages but has nothing to do whit each other except the name - What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
they are interchangeable from one another two names same language
1.- It is a list of statements. 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.- It´s good to keep an order since it´s easy to create a maze, since programs like javascript give some freedom to work with but at the same time the result may be different than expected.
3.- A way we can communicate with computers.
4.- Almost none, it was mostly due to marketing and user adoption Javascript took that name from Java.
5.- ECMAScript is the standard document that describe the way the javascript language works so other software can communicate with it, therefore ECMAScript and javascript are two names for the same language.
- What is a program?
It is a combination of conditions and instructions organized to accomplish a specific task. - What can you say about complexity in programming?
It is better to keep it under control. - What function do programming languages have?
They allow to construct in easy to understand terms set of instructions that will be translated in machine code. - What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
Just the name similarity - What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
It is a version of Javascript.
Funny, I misread the instructions and read up to page 37 of the book & began trying to complete the exercises before realized my error haha.
- A program is a series of instructions.
- Complexity should be avoided. Learn tricks to keep it simple to understand.
- Programming languages are the interface between humans and machine.
- Java & JavaScript are different languages, just similar names.
- ECMAScript is JavaScript, names are interchangeable
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Program is a set of instruction that programmer gives to computer to solve particular problem
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Generally complexity of the program can grow and get out of control. It is up to programmer to write simple and easy to read code that would solve even most complex problem
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The function of programming language is to translate programmer instructions (written in human language) into binary code that is understood by computer.
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There is no relation bet, Java and JAvascript
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ECMAScript and JAvascript is the same programming language, just uses two names.