diff --git a/docs/tech_docs/Python-and-JavaScript-in-Software-Development.md b/docs/tech_docs/Python-and-JavaScript-in-Software-Development.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..714603d --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/tech_docs/Python-and-JavaScript-in-Software-Development.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +# Python and JavaScript in Software Development + +In Python and JavaScript projects, the concepts of code, runtime, and libraries are crucial, just as they are in general software development. + +## Code + +### Python +- **Python Code**: Written in `.py` files using the Python programming language, an interpreted, high-level language known for its simplicity and readability. +- **Domains**: Widely used in data analysis, web development, and machine learning. +- **Syntax**: Utilizes indentation to define code blocks, emphasizing readability. + +### JavaScript +- **JavaScript Code**: Written in `.js` files, primarily used for client-side scripting in web development. +- **Usage**: Enables interactive elements on web pages and is also used on the server-side (e.g., Node.js). +- **Characteristics**: Event-driven and non-blocking, crucial for responsive web applications. + +## Runtime + +### Python Runtime +- **CPython**: The most common Python interpreter, written in C. +- **Alternatives**: PyPy for performance (JIT compilation) and Jython for Java integration. +- **Functionality**: Handles tasks like memory management and object lifecycle. + +### JavaScript Runtime +- **V8 Engine**: Developed by Google, written in C++, and used in browsers and Node.js. +- **Capabilities**: Manages event loops and asynchronous behavior, key to JavaScript's performance. + +## Libraries + +### Python Libraries +- **Standard Library**: Included with Python, offering a wide range of functionality (math operations, data structures, file I/O). +- **Third-Party Libraries**: NumPy (numerical computing), Pandas (data manipulation), Flask and Django (web development). + +### JavaScript Libraries +- **jQuery**: A third-party library for cross-browser JavaScript DOM manipulation. +- **Modern Libraries**: React (user interfaces), Express.js (server-side applications), D3.js (data visualization). + +## Integration and Summary + +- **Integration**: Code written by developers is interpreted or compiled by the runtime, which interfaces with libraries for additional functionality. +- **Applications**: Facilitates development of applications from simple scripts to complex web applications. +- **Evolving Nature**: Regular updates to the language, runtime environments, and libraries reflect the dynamic nature of software development. + +This document provides a comprehensive understanding of how code, runtime, and libraries work together in Python and JavaScript projects, highlighting their roles in creating powerful and versatile applications. \ No newline at end of file