Web Glossary - J
- Java™
- Java™ is a network-oriented programming language invented by Sun Microsystems that is specifically designed for writing programs that can be safely downloaded to your computer through the Internet and immediately run without fear of viruses or other harm to your computer or files. Using small Java programs (called Applets), web pages can include functions such as animations, calculators, and other fancy tricks.
Related Terms: Applet
- JavaScript
- Unlike Java™, which is based on separate software components, JavaScript is a scripting language whose programs are embedded right in the HTML.
Related Terms: AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML)