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Java
Java is a programming language invented by Sun Microsystems. Java
programs (or "applets") can be downloaded from the Internet to your
computer. They can also be used to enhance Web pages. Common Java
applets used on Web pages include animation, calculators, and counters.
JavaScript
A scripting language developed by Netscape that interacts with HTML
source code, allowing for interactive Web sites. JavaScript is used for
things such as "rollover buttons" (graphics that change color when you
run your mouse over them), rotating banners, MIDI jukeboxes, pop-up
windows, etc.
JPEG (or JPG)
Joint Photographic Experts Group: a type of image file, similar to GIF.
Whereas the GIF file format is limited to 256 colors or less, JPEG files
use millions of colors and can often be compressed to a smaller kilobyte
size, making Web pages load faster.
JSP
Java Server Pages -- Server based dynamically generated HTML based on Java.