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What are some characteristics of JavaScript as a programming language?
JavaScript is a light-weight object-oriented programming language, interpreted, and enables dynamic interactivity on websites when applied to an HTML document.
When was JavaScript introduced and for what purpose?
JavaScript was introduced in 1995 for adding programs to the webpages in the Netscape Navigator browser.
Who invented JavaScript and when did it become an ECMA standard?
JavaScript was invented by Brendan Eich in 1995, and became an ECMA standard in 1997.
What is the responsibility of the JavaScript Translator?
The JavaScript Translator (embedded in the browser) is responsible for translating the JavaScript code for the web browser.
What are some non-browser applications that use JavaScript as their scripting and query language?
Databases such as CouchDB and MongoDB use JavaScript as their scripting and query language.
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