Java vs. JavaScript III

• 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 but is often MUCH faster than Java as integrated into browser

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