JavaScript has a rich history that has shaped the way we experience the web today. Let’s step back in time to the early 1990s when the web was predominantly static, displaying only text and images. It was during this era that Brendan Eich, a visionary programmer, introduced a scripting language called Mocha. This language eventually evolved into the JavaScript we know and love today.

Initially, JavaScript was intended to be a lightweight scripting language used for simple tasks within web browsers. However, its simplicity and ease of use quickly garnered widespread attention. In 1996, Netscape submitted JavaScript to the European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA) for standardization, leading to the birth of ECMAScript, the official standard for JavaScript.

Since its humble beginnings, JavaScript has grown into a powerful and versatile language. It has transcended its initial purpose, expanding its influence beyond web browsers and into server-side development, mobile app development, and even desktop applications.