JavaScript (JS) is a lightweight, interpreted, or just-in-time compiled programming language with first-class functions. While it is most well-known as the scripting language for Web pages,
many non-browser environments also use it, such as Node.js, Apache CouchDB and Adobe Acrobat. JavaScript is a
prototype-based, multi-paradigm, single-threaded, dynamic language, supporting object-oriented, imperative, and declarative (e.g. functional programming) styles. Read more
about JavaScript. This section is dedicated to the JavaScript language itself, and not the parts that are specific to Web pages or other host environments. For information about APIs that are specific to Web pages, please see Web
APIs and DOM. The standards for JavaScript are the ECMAScript Language Specification (ECMA-262) and the ECMAScript Internationalization API specification (ECMA-402). As soon as one browser implements a feature, we try to document it. This means that cases where
some proposals for new ECMAScript features have already been implemented in browsers, documentation and examples in MDN articles may use some of those new features. Most of the time, this happens between the stages 3 and 4, and is usually before the spec is officially published. Do not confuse JavaScript with the Java programming language. Both "Java" and "JavaScript" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Oracle in the U.S. and other countries. However, the two programming languages have very different syntax, semantics, and use. Looking to become a front-end web developer? We have put together a course that includes all the essential information you need to work towards
your goal. Get started Learn how to program in JavaScript with guides and tutorials. Head over to our Learning Area JavaScript topic if you want to learn JavaScript but have no previous experience with JavaScript or programming. The complete modules available there are as
follows: Answers some fundamental questions such as "what is JavaScript?", "what does it look like?", and "what can it do?", along with discussing key JavaScript features such as variables, strings, numbers, and arrays. Continues our coverage of JavaScript's key fundamental features, turning our attention to commonly-encountered types of code blocks such as conditional statements, loops, functions, and events.Tutorials
For complete beginners
The object-oriented nature of JavaScript is important to understand if you want to go further with your knowledge of the language and write more efficient code, therefore we've provided this module to help you.
Asynchronous JavaScriptDiscusses asynchronous JavaScript, why it is important, and how it can be used to effectively handle potential blocking operations such as fetching resources from a server.
Client-side web APIsExplores what APIs are, and how to use some of the most common APIs you'll come across often in your development work.
JavaScript guide
JavaScript Guide
A much more detailed guide to the JavaScript language, aimed at those with previous programming experience either in JavaScript or another language.
Intermediate
Understanding client-side JavaScript frameworks
JavaScript frameworks are an essential part of modern front-end web development, providing developers with proven tools for building scalable, interactive web applications. This module gives you some fundamental background knowledge about how client-side frameworks work and how they fit into your toolset, before moving on to a series of tutorials covering some of today's most popular ones.
JavaScript language overviewAn overview of the basic syntax and semantics of JavaScript for those coming from other programming languages to get up to speed.
JavaScript data structuresOverview of available data structures in JavaScript.
Equality comparisons and samenessJavaScript provides three different value comparison operations: strict equality using ===, loose equality using ==, and the Object.is() method.
ClosuresA closure is the combination of a function and the lexical environment within which that function was declared.
Advanced
Inheritance and the prototype chain
Explanation of the widely misunderstood and underestimated prototype-based inheritance.
Strict mode defines that you cannot use any variable before initializing it. It is a restricted variant of the language, for faster performance and easier debugging.
JavaScript typed arraysJavaScript typed arrays provide a mechanism for accessing raw binary data.
Memory ManagementMemory life cycle and garbage collection in JavaScript.
Concurrency model and Event LoopJavaScript has a concurrency model based on an "event loop".
Reference
Browse the complete JavaScript reference documentation.
Standard objectsGet to know standard built-in objects Array, Boolean, Date, Error, Function, JSON, Math, Number, Object, RegExp, String, Map, Set, WeakMap, WeakSet, and others.
Expressions and operatorsLearn more about the behavior of JavaScript's operators instanceof, typeof, new, this, the operator precedence, and more.
Statements and declarationsLearn how do-while, for-in, for-of, try-catch, let, var, const, if-else, switch, and more JavaScript statements and keywords work.
FunctionsLearn how to work with JavaScript's functions to develop your applications.
Helpful tools for writing and debugging your JavaScript code.
Firefox Developer ToolsWeb Console, JavaScript Profiler, Debugger, and more.
A JavaScript shell allows you to quickly test snippets of JavaScript code.
Learn JavaScriptAn excellent resource for aspiring web developers — Learn JavaScript in an interactive environment, with short lessons and interactive tests, guided by automated assessment. The first 40 lessons are free, and the complete course is available for a small one-time payment.
TogetherJSCollaboration made easy. By adding TogetherJS to your site, your users can help each other out on a website in real-time!
Stack OverflowStack Overflow questions tagged with "JavaScript".
JSFiddleEdit JavaScript, CSS, and HTML and get live results. Use external resources and collaborate with your team online.
PlunkerPlunker is an online community for creating, collaborating on, and sharing your web development ideas. Edit your JavaScript, CSS, and HTML files and get live results and file structure.
JSBinJS Bin is an open-source collaborative web development debugging tool.
CodepenCodepen is another collaborative web development tool used as a live result playground.
StackBlitzStackBlitz is another online playground/debugging tool, which can host and deploy full-stack applications using React, Angular, etc.
RunJSRunJS is a desktop playground/scratchpad tool, which provides live results and access to both Node and Browser APIs.