What is JavaScript?

Well, JavaScript is a high-level, interpreted, dynamic typed, safe programming language
JavaScript is a "Safe" Language - What Does That Mean?
JS is called a safe language because it doesn’t let you directly touch the computer’s memory or CPU.
High-Level (in programming): Closer to human language, easier to read and write.
In short:
High-level = Easy to use
Safe = Hard to misuse
When Do You Actually Need Low-Level Control?
Let’s look at some case studies:
Memory Access Needed:- (ex- C,C++)
Operating system development (Linux, drivers)
Game engines (Unity, Unreal)
Real-time systems (robots, drones)
CPU / Multi-threading Needed:- (ex- Java)
High-performance apps (like video rendering or Photoshop)
Financial systems processing millions of transactions
Real-time multiplayer games or simulators
CPU control = Low-level + potentially unsafe
JavaScript = High-level + safe (no direct CPU access)
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