Programming Reading Assignment

Javascript Programming
#1892

  1. A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do. It is a piece of text typed by a programmer, a directing force that make a computer to what it does, it is data in the computers memory, yet it controls the actions performed on this same memory.

  2. A Program can get so complex that it can run away from the programmer. That is why there are guidelines that most programmers stay under.

  3. Programming Languages instruct the computers, without it computers are just simple machines that make computations quickly.

  4. Javascript is not related to Java in anyway other than the name. It was a marketing ploy to get more attention when Java was popular.

  5. ECMAScript is a standard document written to describe the way Javascript is written so that software claiming to support Javascript were actually talking about the same language.

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#1893

  1. What is a program?
    A. A program is a set of coded text that controls the actions/protocols of a computer.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    A. Good programming can control complex actions in a simple way. Complexity should be expected and embraced while engaging in the art of controlling it.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    A. Languages allow the programmer to simplify the writing of the code by conveniently omitting obscure details and composing short, readable building blocks.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    A. Java and Javascript are related in name only. Javascript was introduced at a time when Java was becoming popular and was decided to be marketed similarly.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    A. ECMAScript is the standard name for Javascript. ECMAScript ver. 6 was released in 2015 and there has been a yearly update every year since then.

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#1894
  1. What is a program? Commands that tell a computer what to do.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming? Its different way of thinking. Its tedious, possibly rewarding if enjoyable. Must be a super nerd to write highly complex programming.
  3. **What function do programming languages have?**A way to tell dumb machines what to do next or finish on.
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? Nothing besides name.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? As interchangable words.
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#1895
  1. What is a program?

A program instructs a computer to do something using a set of precise instructions.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

The complexity of programming can cause you to get lost very easily as the fundamental rules are built upon, thus creating even more rules and complexities.

  1. What function do program languages have?

Programming languages take care of the uninteresting details for us. Programming languages allow us to communicate with a computer on a higher level and helps us to build and define blocks easily.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

They have no relationship; Java was used in the name for marketing purposes only.

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

ECMAScript is another name for Javascript, taken from the name of a standard document describing how Javascript should work and integrate with software.

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#1896

What is a program?
The act of creating a set of rules and code to make a computer do a specific task.

What can you say about complexity in programming?
Complexity in programming it is the goal to overcome. Making the programs work is the idea but making it simple is the goal.

What function do programming languages have?
It makes the programming of complex code easier for a human to understand and write compared to the 1’s and 0’s the computer fundamentally operates on.

What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
They are both different progamming languages with similar names.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
A standard that was created for Javascript once it became adopted outside of the netscape environment.

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#1897
  1. A program is a precisely written definition on how a computer should complete a task.
  2. Programs can run the gamut from simple to complex but if you learn to break everything down in steps then it will become manageable.
  3. The languages tell the computer how to interpret and complete the program that the developer is writing.
    4.They share a name but that is it.
  4. It is the international standard for JavaScript so that programs built using it or made to interact with it are actually going to work.
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#1898

1.- a program is a set of precise construction telling a computer what to do

2.- Often programming can be frustrating and confusing because of its complexity

3.- a programming language is a an artificially constructed language used to instruct computers to execute complex functions

4.- Java and Javascript have almost nothing to do with each other. Javascript was named that way because of marketing reasons because Java was gaining big popularity at the time when Javascript came out.

5.- In practice ECMAScript and Javascript can be used interchangeably, they are actually two names for the same language

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#1899
  1. A computer program is a collection of instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task.

2 “The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity.”

  1. A computer programming language is a language used to write computer programs, which involves a computer performing some kind of computation or algorithm and possibly control external devices such as printers, disk drives, robots and so on.

  2. 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
    success. Now we are stuck with the name.

  3. ECMAScript standard document 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. In practice, the terms ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably, they are two names for the same language.

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#1900

  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?
    A program can ingeniously combine an enormous number of simple actions to do very complicated things.

  3. What function do programming languages have?

  • Allows the programer to talk about the actions that the computer has to perform on a higher level.
  • Helps omit detalis.
  • Provides convenient building blocks (such as sum and range).
  • Makes those blocks easy to compose.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    The Javascript name was inspired by the language Java for marketing considerations.

  2. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    ECMAScript is a standard document that describes the way Javascript should work so that the various pieces of software that claim to support JavaScript are actually talking about the same language. ESMAScript and Javascript can be used interchangeably- they are two names for the same language.

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#1901

What is a program?
A set of instructions that tells a computer what to execute.

What can you say about complexity in programming?
The programmer should always write clean code and follow best practices

What function do programming languages have?
To read and write programs for people to use

What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
No relationship at all other than a similar name.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
A standard in which JavaScript should work.

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#1902

What is a program?

A program is a building of thought.

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.

What can you say about complexity in programming?

The landscape of programming techniques
is enormous, fascinating in its diversity, and still largely unexplored.

What function do programming languages have?

Programming languages translate commands understood by humans in language machine.

What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

No relationship. In 1995, when Java-Script was
introduced by Netscape, the Java language was being
heavily marketed and was gaining in popularity.
Apparently, someone thought it a good idea to try to
ride along on this success.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?

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 generalpurpose
programming language and does not say anything about the integration
of this language in a web browser.

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#1903
  1. A set of instructions for the computer to execute
  2. Programming with least complexity will make it more efficiant and simple. Programing is an art creating a set of sequenced instructions whilst minimizing complexity.
  3. Program languages are sets of instructions that humans and machines can understand and communicate through
  4. There is no relation through the names. Javascript was a marketing technique
  5. These two names are different but have the same language
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#1904

Programming Reading Assignment

  1. What is a program?

A program is a set of precise instructions which tell a computer what to do. It can be a fundamentally tedious and frustrating task to achieve. It is a way to make your computer tool do things in seconds that would take forever by hand.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

A program is a building of thought. Without care, its size and complexity will grow out of control and even risk confusing the person who created it. Keeping a program under control is the main problem in programming, it is the skill of controlling complexity . The great program is subdued, made simple in its complexity .

Programming is difficult regardless of the simple fundamental rules it has. Programs built on top of these fundamental rules often turn out to be complex enough to introduce their own rules and complexity . There will be times of frustration and difficulty when learning to program and a key element to keep in mind is that consistency will render all these efforts fruitful. If you struggle when faced with a specific exercise and cannot find a way to get past it, take a break and come back to it with a fresh mind. Another very helpful option would be to post the issue you are faced with in the forum to get help! Just keep swimming.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

A programming language is an artificially constructed language used to instruct computers. It is insightful to think that the most effective communication channel we’ve developed with computers resembles the way we communicate with each other. Like human languages, computer languages allow words and phrases to be combined in new ways, allowing for the possibility to express new concepts.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and JavaScript?

JavaScript was introduced in 1995 as a language which provided various forms of interactivity and cleverness to websites. It has nothing to do with the Java language.

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

ECMAScript is a standard document written to describe how the JavaScript language should work so that all software claiming to support JavaScript were actually talking about the same language. ECMAScript stands for: Ecma International Organization . ECMAScript and JavaScript are two names for the same language.

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#1905

  • What is a program?
    A program consists of various actions deriving from commands written in code

  • What can you say about complexity in programming?
    1.As a program develops and matures, its complexity tends increases also. The best programs limit complexity to the greatest extent possible.

  • What function do programming languages have?
    1.Programming languages communicates specific actions to a computer, software, or web browsers

  • What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    1.The relationship between Java and Javascript is in semantics/name only.

  • What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    1.ECMAScript is the standardization of Javascript outside of the Netscape. This standard practice ensured the supported software could speak the same Javascript language. Javascript and ECMAScript can be used synonymously.

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#1906
  1. A program is a set of instructions for solving some tasks.
  2. “Keep it simple” rule is much needed.
  3. To make it easier for humans to communicate with computer.
  4. Only thing they have in common is name “Java”.
  5. ECMAscript is basically JavaScript.
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#1907

1.A prog. can be many things like a bunch of lines of code etc.
2.The complexity in programming is infinite!
3.Programming is a way to automize a cascade of instructions.
4. No technical, just an attempt to free ride on Java success.
5.Same, ECMAScript is the standardized JavaScript version

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#1908

  1. What is a program?
    Ans. A program is a series of specific commands that will produce a specific desired result.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Ans. Programming is both very straight-forward and very complex. It is straight-forward in that all command are deliberate and the structure of a program is built out of a series of expressions that build on top of each other. The complexity comes in the Logic of the program and keeping control on how the different elements of the program ‘talk’ to each other.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    Ans. Programming languages create the bridge the human user between the fundamental binary language of computers and the desired output.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    Ans. None other than the similarity between the names.

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    Ans. The ECMAScript is the Standard upon which the scripting language of JavaScript is based.

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#1909
  1. What is a program?
  • 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.
  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?
  • without care, a program’s size and complexity will grow out of control, confusing even the person who created it.
  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
  • Makes those blocks easy to compose.
  1. What is the relationship between Java and JavaScript?

  • Totally different JavaScript add programs to web pages in the Netscape Navigator browser. It also used in more traditional websites to provide various forms of interactivity and cleverness.

  • Java language creates applications that run in a virtual machine or browser. So there is no relationship between them.

  1. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to JavaScript?
  • ECMAScript is a standard for scripting language same as JavaScript, JavaScript is considered as one of the most popular implementations of ECMAScript .
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#1910
  1. A collection of data and instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a certain task.
  2. Programming is fairly straightforward, but is still really complex. The art of programming is the skill of controlling complexity.
  3. Languages provide predefined building blocks and the ability to create more building blocks. This layer of abstraction allows a programmer much more control and functionality.
  4. Javascript was only named after the programming language Java, they don’t have much relation otherwise.
  5. ECMAScript is a Standard for scripting languages, it was written based on several originating technologies, most notably Javascript and JScript.
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#1911
  1. A set of rules written in a specific language which gives instruction to the CPU

2)Programming in complex when you add layers over the simple basic one

  1. They give insruction to the computer

  2. They are 2 different things they just had similar name because Java was famous so they wanted to ride along with this success

5)In practice, the terms ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably, they are two
names for the same language

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