A loosely typed, object-oriented language formerly and officialy known as ECMAScript. JavaScript is often found embedded in [[Web Page|webpages]] to enhance functionality. The majority of [[web browsers]] support JavaScript, including [[Internet Explorer]], [[Mozilla]], [[Konqueror]], [[Links]] and [[Opera]] to name a few.
Note that JavaScript is not [[Java]], although the two may communicate with eath other via a [[protocol]] known as [[LiveConnect]].
External links
ECMAScript Language Specification
Free JavaScript tutorials, reference, code, and help
W3Schools.com JavaScript Tutorials
Tips & Tricks - "... studying and defeating browser incompatibilities. ..."