The Differences between Java and JavaScript.

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Today, I will describe to you the differences and similarities between Java and JavaScript.

Similarities:

  1. Keywords: Both languages have for and while loops, bitwise operations (OR, AND, ect.), and use the same symbols for basic math (+, -, * , /).
  2. Name (Sorta): This is where many people may get the languages mixed up. They both have the word “Java” in the name.

Differences:

  1. Games: Java comes with classes that you can use to make games with. JavaScript, however, does not.
  2. Purpose: Java’s purpose was to be for everyday applications such as calculators. JavaScript was meant for websites.
  3. Structure: Java is a OO (Object Oriented) language. JavaScript is… you guessed it! Not! EDIT: Not as much. (As some of you have pointed out)

These are only a few of the differences between Java and JavaScript. Now I hope people don’t say “Java is the same as JavaScript” anymore. Have a nice day.