JavaScript is a high-level, dynamically-typed programming language that runs in web browsers and powers most of the interactive features you see on the modern web. It's the duct tape of the internet - ubiquitous, flexible, and holding everything together, even if it's not always pretty.

How to use it in a sentence

• "I spent all day debugging this JavaScript code, only to realize I forgot a semicolon. I'm starting to think semicolons are just a conspiracy by keyboard manufacturers to sell more keys."

• "Our new hire just asked me if JavaScript is related to Java. I told them, 'Sure, in the same way that a ham sandwich is related to Hamlet.'"

If you actually want to learn more...

• Segregated DOM: This article discusses how to structure JavaScript code in a way that separates DOM manipulation from application logic, making it easier to understand and test.

• Refactoring Workflows: While not JavaScript-specific, this article explores different workflows for refactoring code, which is an essential skill for any developer working with JavaScript (or any language, really).

• Web Development Tag: This tag on Martin Fowler's site aggregates articles related to web development, many of which involve JavaScript. It's a good place to start if you want to dive deeper into the world of web development and how JavaScript fits into the bigger picture.

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