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Java vs. JavaScript — What is the Difference?
Let’s be honest — as a novice in the field of programming, you have probably ended up using the words ‘ Java’ and ‘JavaScript’ interchangeably. It’s only later in our careers that we realize that both these words have a whole lot of differences in them.
In today’s post, that’s precisely what we will be talking about — the key differences that set Java apart from Javascript.
Before we begin, let us understand what each of these terms means. Java is an OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) language. It is also alternatively known as ‘scripting language’ and is a multi-platform and network-centric programming language. Java is also used as a computing platform. Released by Sun Microsystem in 1995, Java soon became the most used programming language across the world. It was later acquired by Oracle.
On the other hand, JavaScript is a lightweight programming language, also known as an ‘object-based scripting language.’ JavaScript can insert dynamic text into HTML…
