Java vs JavaScript: What are the differences?

Non-tech people or who are new to the world of programming often get confused between Java and JavaScript. But their only commonality is the word “Java.” These two programming languages have their own benefits, similarities, and differences. This article on Java vs JavaScript will differentiate between the two programming languages in the following sequence:

• Introduction
• OOPS
• Platform
• Syntax
• Compilation
• Learning Curve
• Scope
• Support

Introduction

Java	JavaScript
Java is a programming language invented by James Gosling and developed by Sun Microsystems. It was first released in 1995, and several new versions have been launched since then.	Brendan Eich at Netscape, Inc. created this programming language in 1990 and named it “Livescript” initially. Later on, it was renamed to JavaScript.

OOPS

Java	JavaScript
Java is an object-oriented programming language. It uses objects to perform actions based on relations between objects.	JavaScript is an object-oriented scripting language. It uses the objects to perform actions similar in Java.

Platform

Java	JavaScript
Java applications and programs run in Java Virtual Machine (JVM). Also, you need to install JDK and JRE.	JavaScript applications run on a web browser. there is no need for any initial setup.

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Syntax

Java	JavaScript
The syntax of Java is similar to C/C++ programming language. It uses classes and objects.	The syntax of JavaScript is similar to C language but it uses the naming conventions similar to Java.

Compilation

Learning Curve

Java	JavaScript
Java has various online forums, documentation and community support. You can learn this language to build various applications.	JavaScript also has extensive documentation and online resources. You can learn JavaScript to build web applications and websites.

Scope