What Is Scripting Language And What Are Different Types Of Scripting Languages In Use?

A scripting language is  used to write the scripts on the web pages.These scripts are actually the programs embedded into HTML code and these web pages are run on the client computers.These scripts/programs are interpreted by the browsers. There are different types of these scripting languages that are commonly used today like JavaScript, vbscript, .net languages, perl etc.

The JavaScript is based on the main language java. Java script is an interpreted language. It is mostly used to add dynamic contents to a web page. These dynamic contents may be scrolling text, menus, pop-up windows, animations etc. JavaScript is an open language developed by sun micro system.

The vbscript is a scripting language that is based on a programming language visual basic. The vbscript also provides the same functionality as JavaScript. By default internet explorer supports vbscript and Netscape communicator supports java scripts.Perl  refers to practical extraction and report language. It is also a powerful scripting language that is most commonly used.

The most recently used technology in scripting language is .NET Platform.It is a creation of Microsoft. The main advantage of .NET Platform is that it provides the platform independence in internet environment.It develops the applications that support XML web services. The .NET applications can be used in any type of web browse or in any type of computer.