What Is JavaScript, and Why Does It Matter for Your Business?

JavaScript, in Plain Terms

JavaScript is the only language that runs natively in every web browser, with no compilation or plugin required. With Node.js, JavaScript left the browser and became one of the most popular server-side languages too.

What This Means for Your Business

Promises, and later async/await, turned deeply nested asynchronous callbacks into flat, readable code. A non-technical founder doesn't need to master the technical details of JavaScript, but knowing these few points helps you make more informed decisions when talking to your technical team.