New from DevArticles.com today is an article covering something that just about anyone wanting to get into the web development world needs to know - Javascript. This this introduction to Javascript (part 1) starts from the very beginning, from the "Hello World" we all know and love.

Javascript is a powerful language for Web designers to know, but there are some misconceptions about what it is and what it can do. This first article in a series covering Javascript from the basics to more advanced applications will explain what it is, what it is not, and give you a small taste of what it can do.

I'll warn you now, this is a very basic article, taking more time to explain what Javascript is, how it's used, and, finally, how to use it to make a your first "Hello World" alert box...