Last updated December 16, 2021
JavaScript (JS) is an interpreted programming language that is widely used on the web to control web page behavior and interactivity. Drupal core has several JavaScript libraries included, and many websites today use JavaScript in some capacity to improve the website experience.
Example tasks
- Learn how to use JavaScript to provide client side animation and functionality
- Understand how to incorporate a third party JavaScript library into a Drupal site
- Learn about the JavaScript libraries included in Drupal
Confidence
While JavaScript frameworks and utilities are released at a rapid pace, JavaScript itself is a foundational technology. Drupal's interface for working with JavaScript asset libraries and the API provided by Drupal for working with JavaScript are unlikely to change substantially in the near future.
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