SMRTR ProgrammingMay 22, 2025Daily.dev

A Brief History of JavaScript

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JavaScript has evolved from a simple scripting language to the world's most popular programming language over 30 years. Key milestones include its creation in 1995, standardization as ECMAScript, the rise of AJAX and Node.js, and the development of powerful frameworks and tools. JavaScript's growth has transformed web development, enabling interactive and dynamic applications across platforms.

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