30 Years of JavaScript

Celebrating three decades of the language that powers the web

Brendan Eich creates JavaScript in just 10 days at Netscape. Originally named Mocha, then LiveScript, it was later renamed to JavaScript.

First official release of JavaScript with Netscape Navigator 2.0.

JavaScript is standardized as ECMAScript by Ecma International.

Google Maps and Gmail popularize AJAX, showcasing JavaScript's potential for rich web applications.

John Resig releases jQuery, simplifying DOM manipulation and cross-browser compatibility.

Ryan Dahl creates Node.js, bringing JavaScript to server-side development.

Google releases AngularJS, popularizing the MV* pattern in frontend development.

Facebook introduces React, changing how we think about building UIs with its virtual DOM.

Major update to JavaScript with classes, modules, arrow functions, and more.

JavaScript celebrates 30 years of powering the web and beyond!

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