An object-oriented programming language developed by Sun
Microsystems. It was specifically designed for the
distributed environment of the Web and can be used to create
applications that can run on a single computer or distributed
among several computers in a network. It can also be used to
write applets.
JavaScript
JavaScript is a client-side scripting language that
allows dynamic behavior to be specified within HTML
documents. JavaScript is not Java. Java is a full programming
language similar to C. JavaScript is similar to C, but is
only a scripting language, and cannot be used to write
full-blown applications. For accessibility reasons, JavaScript
should not be relied on. For more information consult
JavaScript Accessibility.
Journaled Session
Journaled sessions are where users conduct usability
tests in remote locations. Users perform several tasks with
the prototype, much as in formal usability tests, and their
actions are captured with the journalizing software. Actual
mouse movements or interactions with dialog boxes and
menu items are captured.
JPEG
JPEG is an abbreviation of "Joint Photographic Experts
Group" and pronounced jay-peg. It is a lossy compression
file format used frequently for photographs.
