JavaScript is a versatile programming language that plays a crucial role in creating dynamic and interactive web pages. It's primarily used for client-side scripting, meaning it runs directly in the user's web browser, making it essential for building features like animations, form validation, and real-time updates. In this class, you'll learn the basics of JavaScript data types & functions, DOM manipulation, handling user interactions, asynchronous programming, familiarity with popular JS Libraries like jQuery, Node.js, and much more!