JavaScript
ཇ་བ་སིཀིརིཔཊ།
JavaScript
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Also known as: JS, ECMAScript
Last updated March 21, 2026
Definition
JavaScript is a programming language that enables interactive behavior on websites and also runs on servers (Node.js) and many other environments.
Real-World Example
A glossary search box that filters terms as you type is typically powered by JavaScript.
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