General Remarks

• JavaScript (originally called LiveScript) is an interpreter for Web documents

• Since it is client-side software, JavaScript facilitates rapid prototyping and is more responsive than CGI

• JavaScript is particularly useful for frameset documents and HTML forms

• Reference: JavaScript, The Definitive Guide by David Flanagan (2nd ed, O'Reilly, 1997)

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