Before we talk about how to update JavaScript, we want to state a brief definition of what JavaScript is all about and what it is used for. All you have to do is read on to learn all that you need to know about JavaScript and how you can update one.
What is JavaScript?
JavaScript is a language programming that is used on both the client-side and server-side. JavaScript enables you to make web pages interactive. It gives web pages interactive elements which engage a user. Some common examples of JavaScript that you make use of every day include the Amazon search box, a news recap video embedded in the New York Times, or refreshing your Twitter feed.
When JavaScript is incorporated, it improves the user experience of the web page as it converts it from a static page into an interactive one. Simply put, JavaScript adds behavior to web pages.
Why Use JavaScript Over Other Interactive Languages?
Web developers have found so many reasons for using JavaScript over other programming languages. Here are some of them:
- JavaScript is the only programming language that is native to the web browser.
- JavaScript stands as the most popular language.
- Can be started with a low threshold.
- It is quite a fun language to learn.
How to Update a JavaScript
In running a JavaScript update, there are two options.
- First, you have to specify the parameters interactively
- Make use of a pre-generated definition file.
To carry out a JavaScript Update:
- Choose ‘Navigate’
- Choose ‘Impact Manager’ and ‘JavaScript Update’
- Control Mode is displayed.
- Key in a Task Description to identify the task in Show Task Status.
- A default description is given.
- Choose an option –
However, Choose Specify parameters interactively, and tap Next to move to Parameters.
Choose to Use a definition file –
Tap on the ‘Browse’ icon (close to Select a Task Definition File)
Since the Task Definition File text file requires one line per document to transform, this is what happens. To update 10 documents, the file would contain 10 lines. Each line contains the raw parameters needed in running the script separated by commas, which are parameter 1= ‘value 1’, and parameter 2= ‘value 2’. The values are the UUIDs and data models for the transformation. Most files need many parameters per line. So users who want to carry out batch updates are to compile a list of documents with the aid of an Interactive Reporting document to generate the parameter file.
- Tap on ‘Next’ to move to ‘Schedule’.