Programming Reading Assignment

Javascript Programming
#1530

  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 goal is to have a readable code that solves the problem as simple as possible.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    It simplifies how to communicate with a computer.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Marketing.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMA International wrote the document to describe the way the Javascript language should work and both terms mean the same.

#1531

1 a set of instructions telling the computer what to do
2 Good knowledge and skills of prgramming can make better and easier solutions for certain tasks.

3 A programming language makes it possible to communicate with computers and making them do the things we want
4 Java has almost nothing to do with Javascript
5 ECMAScrript is the same name for the same language as Javascript

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#1532

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  1. What is a program? Instructions telling a computer what to do
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming? Taming complexity is of the utmost importance. Too much and you will get lost within your own code. Too little and you may never discover new things or evolve. Finding a balance between simplicity and complexity, I feel, will give the best results
  3. What function do programming languages have? They allow the programmer to talk to the computer and build a set of rules/instructions that the computer will then interpret. The way in which the language is interpretted governs the behavior of the computer and the subsequent results
  4. What is the relationship between Java and JavaScript? There is no relationship. The creators of the Java language rode on the coat tails of JavaScript's success for marketing purposes.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how does it relate to JavaScript? ECMAScript is a document describing the way in which JavaScript should work. This document allowed for standards to be established so that all programs using JavaScript were referring to the same language. It essentially eliminated any ambiguity

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#1533

1.A set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.
2. The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity.
3. They are a way for humans to interact with computer language.
4. The similar name was the only relationship. They are nothing alike.
5. ECMAScript is a script standard document written to describe the way Javascript should work. It is essentially the same thing.

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#1534
  1. What is a program?

A program is a set of coded instructions that tell a computer what to do.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

Computer programming has evolved from being very abstract sequences of logic instructions in binary code, to more human readable instructions.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

Programming languages have the function of taking “human readable” instruction or a high level language and transform it into machine binary code instructions.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and JavaScript?

JavaScript and Java are two separate programming languages; however, at the time JavaScript was invented it “tagged” the “Java” to hold into the marketing and popularity momentum that Java had at the time.

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

ECMAScript is the standard after which JavaScript is defined. They can be used interchangeably to refer to the same programming language.

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#1535

  1. i think o a program as something that we taught the computer how to do, by using a programming langauge we talked to it, it listened, it learned, and now it does it realy fast.

  2. programming can be a really complex thing if you challenge yourself or have a goal in mind, or it can also be really easy it all depends on whos doing it.

  3. Programming languages are the way in which we communicate with computers.

  4. The relationship between Java and Javasscript is basically nonexistent from a practical point of view.

  5. ECMAscript and Javascript are two names used to refer to the same programming language, but baxk in the day ECMAscript was a document released to let people know how Javascript should work.

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#1536

Programming Reading Assignment


1. A program is what a programmer uses to tell the computer how to execute actions.

2. Complexity is the art of how difficult a program can be to develop. Best managed by taking one step at a time making sure everything is in unison and easy to read in the code. Any mistakes that can be made should be made and fixed by trial and error to better understand programming itself. Programming is best learned by making mistakes to better understand. Similar to bodybuilding.. We must learn how are body reacts to certain movements in order to know what is best for it.

3. Reusable code that is used to perform an action.

4. Java is the language. JavaScript came about through marketing. Someone decided it was a good idea to ride along the marketing wave of 'Java'.

5. ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeable. They are two names for the same language. ECMAScript standard came about through the document that was written to describe the way JS language should work. (If anyone can 'dumb' this down for me please throw it in the comments..probably very simple but I am having one of those 'duh' moments..)

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#1537
  1. What is a program?
    -A program is a set of instructions that tells a computer to perform certain tasks. Our book states, “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. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    -As the book says, “The fundamental rules are simple
    and clear, but programs built on top of these rules tend to become complex
    enough to introduce their own rules and complexity. You’re building your own
    maze, in a way, and you might just get lost in it.” The more you add to a program, the more complex it becomes.
  3. What function do programming languages have?
    -Programming languages provide a structure and a syntax in which we can write a recipe or work flow. I like how our book puts it, “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 (such as sum and
    range), and makes those blocks easy to compose.”
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    -To my surprise, I found out that there is no relationship!
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    -These are synonymous terms that mean the same thing.
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#1539

  1. A program is a series of instructions written by a programmer that sets the parameters for a computer to read the inputs and execute a desired task.

  2. Complexity is not a desired characteristic of a program. A programmer should try to write the program as simple as possible, otherwise it can become very difficult for others to understand and collaborate with the system improvement.

  3. Programming language sets the rules and functions the computer will be able to read and understand the inputs and execute the commands.

  4. Javascript and Java have almost nothing in common, the similarity in the names were just used for marketing reasons. Javascript was introduced in internet early days, as a way to add programs to web pages without the need to reload after each and every command.

  5. ECMAScript and JavaScript are terms that can be used interchangeably and the first one is the standardization document that explains how the language should be used and how it works.

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#1540

1- A program is many things: Its 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 memory, yet it controls the actions performed on this same memory. A PROGRAM IS A BUILDING THOUGHT. It is costless to build, it is weightless, and it grows easily under our typing hands.
2- It’s like learning a new spoken language but it’s a computational language. Its hard, but it can be really rewarding, because you could do things that by hand would take forever.
3- The main function is to tell the computer what to do.
4- They have almost nothing to do with each other. The similar name was just marketing.
5- It is the same language but with a different name, just to make sure that all the softwares that claim to use javascript were talking about the same language.

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#1541
  1. a program is a precise set of instructions that tell a computer what to do.
  2. the complexity in programming stems from the simplicity of computers. computers can only do what you tell them to do. they can not think for themselves, or interpret your desires in a meaningful way.
  3. programming languages provide a bridge between the human brain and the capabilities of a computer. programming languages are a mode of communication that computers understand.
  4. javascript attempted to ride the marketing coattails of the java language. java was popular the time and the people who created javascript wanted to gain market share through having a similar name.
  5. ECMA script is a standards document written to insure that software claiming to be javascript compatible actually were javascript compatible. Javascript and ECMAscript are interchangeable terms.
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#1542 
What is a program?

A program is a set of instructions for a computer. There are best practices used as rules in programming, but it is a dynamic space and there is room for innovation.

What can you say about complexity in programming?
Programming involves directing the computer to do general and specific things and instruction start points and end points wrap around pieces of programming to certain effect, but that is only foundational. Programming contains choice and compare points designed to handle inputs according to their digital nature. Specific instructions are subject to the value of inputs allowing for widely varied outputs and consequent paths.

What function do programming languages have?
Programming languages are sets of instructions for actions and containment. They enable efficiency. They have similarities to mathematical equations and make liberal use of symbols and spaces to communicate specifics in addition to words.

What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

Java is a programming language whereas Javascript is a program language mainly used to direct website functionality and appearance and importantly in connection with browsers. Javascript is quite different than Java and it is generally accepted that the “Java” part of the name “Javascript” was mainly adopted for marketing purposes.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
Once Javascript was being used outside of Netscape there was a need to create standards for use so supporting software would have a foundation upon which to base their products. This happened through ECMA from which the standardized version got its name: ECMAScript. While there have been several versions the fact remains: the two names are synonymous and represent the same Javascript language currently in use today.

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#1543
  1. A program is a sequence of code that is created to accomplish a certain task.
  2. Programming can be complex and frustrating because computers are not as instinctive as human, you have to talk to them in a perfect language for them to understand.
  3. Programming languages are here so the human can communicate with the computer in a language that they both understand.
  4. Java and Javascript have no relation, when Javascript was created, Java was popular so Javascript’s creator wanted to leverage on the name for marketing purposes.
  5. ECMAScript is a programming language that was standardized by Ecma (European Computer Manufacturers Association). It is the exact same thing as Javascript; the same language has both these two names.
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#1544
  1. a set of instructions
  2. complexity may be unavoidable but should be minimized when possible
  3. Languages make it easier for humans to tell the machine what to do.
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  5. ECMAScript == Javascript
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#1545

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

  2. Programming can get out of control with increased complexity if not skilfully subdued - the goal is to make the complex simple.

  3. A programming language gives us a way to simply communicate complex tasks for a computer to perform on a higher level.

  4. Javascript has nothing to do with Java - Javascript was named after Java to try to capture some of their market.

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

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#1546

  1. A program is a set of thoughts. when these thoughts are put together they perform a certain set of actions that is put together in codes which can display or act the functions that it is programmed to do.

  2. A *programs complexity have to be taken cared of or it can/will grow out of control.
    Therefor programmers tend to use a set of rules called “best practices” that makes a programs code more simple.

  3. Programming languages have the different functions, but have the same end result. Its like a language that have different dialects. You can “hear/see” the difference but in the end the words mean the same.

  4. The relationship between JavaScript and Java is the “Java” in the name itself, and nothing more than a ridealong stunt in a marketing strategy of JavaScrips when Java was having succes and popularity in their marketing.

  5. ECMAScript is like a manual of JavaScript’ language made to help other compatible softwares to speak the same language as JavaScript.

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#1547

  1. What is a program?
    A program is a set of instructions for the computer to perform.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Even though the basic instructions that you send to a computer are simple, combining a lot of them can lead to the complexity of a program growing exponentially and might quickly become overwhelming even to its creator. One of the cornerstones of programming is managing that complexity in a way that facilitates development and collaboration .

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    Programming languages enable humans to communicate instructions to computers at various levels of abstraction.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    There isn’t much of a relationship apart from the name - Java was popular during the times JavaScript was developed and somebody decided to try to ride on the coattails of Java’s popularity.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMAScript is another name for JavaScript, ECMA was an institution that published standards for how JavaScript should work.

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#1548

  1. What is a program?
    A program is many things. It is a piece of text typed by a programmer, it is the directing force that makes computer do what it does, it is data in the computers memory, yet it controls the actions performed on this same memory.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Keeping programs under control is the main problem of programming. It’s beautiful, when a program works. The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity. The great program is subdued - made simple in it’s complexity.

  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. It helps omit details, provides convenient building blocks, allows you to define your own building blocks and make those blocks easy to compose.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    The similar name was inspired by marketing considerations. When JavaScript was being introduced, the JAVA language was being heavily marketed and was gaining popularity.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    After JavaScripts adoption outside of Netscape, a standard document was written 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. ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably - they are two names for the same language.

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#1549
  1. A program is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do to achieve a desired outcome the programmer wants. So it’s the code written by the programmer, it’s the functions executed by the computer, it’s data in the computer memory. It’s a manifestation of the thoughts in someone’s head, that
  2. Programming is complex and can easily get out of hand and confusing, so in that sense, programming’s main problem is how to keep the program under control. A great computer program is therefore an elegant and simple form of complexity.
  3. They make the instructions to the computer easier, less error-prone and not so tedious as the method of punchcards were in the early days. It helps programmer talk about the actions the computer should execute, in a more efficient way.
  4. JavaScript has almost nothing to do with Java: the developers just tried to ride on the good marketing that Java was getting at the time.
  5. It can actually be used interchangeably: the ECMAScript standard was used to set standardisation rules for JavaScript.
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#1550

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

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Fundamental rules are simple and clear, but building on top of these rules is complex enough to introduce their own rules and complexity.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    Good programming language will help the programmer to perform with his computer to high level of calculation and building block …

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    There’s no relationship between them. The similar name was just made for marketing consideration.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    They are two names for the same language.

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