JavaScript
A programming language widely used to add behavior and interactivity to websites.
Context
In a browser, JavaScript can respond to user actions, change the displayed content, and communicate with other services. It is also used outside browsers in other runtimes.
The Compendium’s search, tag filters, and copy-link interaction use JavaScript. The definitions themselves are delivered as HTML.
Examples
- Typing a search term causes JavaScript to update the visible entries.