What's the difference between Java and Javascript?

As Alexander said, Java is a class-based, object-oriented compiled language that runs on many platforms, from your desktop computer to mobile phones. JavaScript is a prototype-based interpreted scripting language that runs primarily in the browser. Despite the similar names, they have very different designs and capabilities.

If you want to learn programming to make websites, then JavaScript will be very useful. It is used for client-side scripting in the browser, to add interactivity and dynamic content to websites. However, it is also starting to be used more for server-side programming as well (e.g. Node.js). The Code Year track here on Codecademy gives a thorough introduction to JavaScript and shows you how to use it in websites.

Java is also used on the web, primarily on the server side, but also on the client in the form of applets. It is a more full-featured language that can be used for everything from back-end servers to graphical desktop applications. It’s widely used in enterprise development, so it may be the more useful choice if that’s an area you’d like to get into.

I will say that it’s probably hardest to learn your first programming language. Once you learn how to think about programming, applying those concepts and patterns to other languages can be much easier. So, even if you decide to learn Java, if you have the time and find the lessons on Codecademy engaging, it may be useful to run through the JavaScript content, just to get a feel for common programming concepts.

JavaSript is a client based browser language and Java is an object based programming language may used on many differnet plattforms.

Java and JavaScript, both are different things. JavaScript is a client based browser language and Java is an Object Oriented Programming language. you should learn both the languages. But if you are still asking for any particular one out of these two than only Java.

If it helps, free interactive Java course and exercises here:

http://www.programmr.com/practice/

menegroth312, i am new with the coding but how can one say that java can not make a website… I think JSP and servlet are there to complete the things. Please mention if i am wrong. TechknowHeights

Java would likely be better but JavaScript is much easier and more fun if you learn it on Code Academy. They both can do what you need ok but I think Java would likely do better.

Hope This Helps

Justin A !3 Year Old programmer