AI & the web
JavaScript
A programming language widely used to add behaviour to websites and applications.
In everyday use
JavaScript filters dictionary entries as someone types into a search field.
What to keep in mind
JavaScript is different from Java. A page should handle unavailable scripts gracefully where possible.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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