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# [What is Javascript?](https://grimware.hashnode.dev/what-is-javascript?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

JavaScript is a dynamic, weakly typed programming language that is compiled at runtime. It can be executed as part of a webpage in a browser or directly on any machine (“host environment”). JavaScript was created to make webpages more dynamic (e.g. ...

Jul 11, 2023 · 4 min read · grimware.hashnode.dev  
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