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Apr 25, 2025
15m:55s
What Is JavaScript?
Classification
Software Engineering | Languages | JavaScript
Keywords
javascript
About This Episode:
Welcome to the series! 🎉 In this first episode, we kick things off by answering the big question: What even is JavaScript? 🧠
You’ve probably already seen it in action today—on a shopping cart, a weather widget, maybe even a chat box. JavaScript is the secret sauce behind interactive websites, and in this video, we’ll explore:
🌐 A quick peek into its wild history
🖥️ Where it runs (spoiler: not just in your browser!)
⚙️ What it actually does for web pages and applications
📚 What to expect from the rest of this hands-on, no-fluff series
We’ll even check out a tiny bit of code that creates a button ✨ and responds to a click with an alert—just to show how easy it is to bring pages to life.
Let’s set the foundation for your JavaScript journey. 💪
You’ve probably already seen it in action today—on a shopping cart, a weather widget, maybe even a chat box. JavaScript is the secret sauce behind interactive websites, and in this video, we’ll explore:
🌐 A quick peek into its wild history
🖥️ Where it runs (spoiler: not just in your browser!)
⚙️ What it actually does for web pages and applications
📚 What to expect from the rest of this hands-on, no-fluff series
We’ll even check out a tiny bit of code that creates a button ✨ and responds to a click with an alert—just to show how easy it is to bring pages to life.
Let’s set the foundation for your JavaScript journey. 💪
Short Bio:
Bob Cravens is a seasoned technology leader, software architect, and educator with a passion for empowering others through practical, real-world knowledge. As the founder of TekFoundry, Bob has dedicated his career to designing and delivering innovative software solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with elegant simplicity.
At TekCasts, Bob leverages over two decades of experience in software engineering, application architecture, and team leadership to create engaging, high-impact courses for developers and technology professionals. His instructional style is rooted in practical application, offering insights drawn from his extensive background in industries like medical devices and global technology consulting.
Bob’s expertise spans a variety of technologies and methodologies, including PHP/Laravel, FastAPI, and DevOps, as well as architecture best practices and team dynamics. Whether teaching foundational concepts or advanced strategies, he’s passionate about helping others turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions.
When not crafting elegant code or inspiring the next generation of tech innovators, Bob enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and creative problem-solving.
At TekCasts, Bob leverages over two decades of experience in software engineering, application architecture, and team leadership to create engaging, high-impact courses for developers and technology professionals. His instructional style is rooted in practical application, offering insights drawn from his extensive background in industries like medical devices and global technology consulting.
Bob’s expertise spans a variety of technologies and methodologies, including PHP/Laravel, FastAPI, and DevOps, as well as architecture best practices and team dynamics. Whether teaching foundational concepts or advanced strategies, he’s passionate about helping others turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions.
When not crafting elegant code or inspiring the next generation of tech innovators, Bob enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and creative problem-solving.