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The Principle of Ajax in JavaScript

The name Ajax was first coined in 2005 by Jesse James Garrett in his essay "A New Approach to Web Applications." The idea is to use JavaScript for...

Connecting Node.js to a MySQL Database

MySQL is one of the most widely used databases on the web. You can access this database with almost all major programming languages. The connection...

How to Integrate Vector Graphics in a JavaScript Program

In addition to being able to draw pixel-based graphics via JavaScript using the Canvas API, you can also use JavaScript to create vector graphics.

How Did Node.js Come About?

To help you better understand what Node.js is and how some of its development decisions came about, let's explore the history of the platform.

How to Debug a JavaScript Program

One of the aha! moments that contribute significantly to the understanding of programming is the use of a debugger.

Getting Started with JavaScript

The JavaScript language, originally called Mocha and then LiveScript, was introduced in 1995 by Brendan Eich, who designed it for a now-outdated...

What Is Asynchronous JavaScript?

JavaScript is by nature a synchronous language, which means functions are executed in the order they were written, or more simply put, functions can...