Basic HTML version of Foils prepared 8 Feb 98

Foil 8 Java vs. JavaScript (cont'd)

From Overview of Basic JavaScript -- Web Scripting Language CPS616 Technologies of the Information Age -- Spring Semester 98. by Tom Scavo,Geoffrey C. Fox
Java applets are distinct from HTML
Java is strongly typed with static (compile-time) binding
Java bytecodes are interpreted (or "Just In Time" compiled) on the client
JavaScript is tightly coupled with HTML
JavaScript is loosely typed with dynamic (run-time) binding
High-level JavaScript source code is interpreted on the client

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