Most Java developers and JavaScript developers understand that besides the four letters “J-A-V-A,” JavaScript and Java have very little in common other than some C-like heritage.

Netscape wanted to capitalize on the hype surrounding java when it was introduced (JavaScript was originally called LiveScript).<BR><BR>JavaScript is often used for client side web development tasks.

Rather, Suranga argues that in all those places where Java shined — desktop applications, web servers, web clients, mobile apps, smart TV applications — JavaScript is now performing those ...