Events are actions that happen on a web page, such as clicking a button, typing in a text box, submitting a form, or moving the mouse.
JavaScript can listen for these actions and respond with specific code. This is what makes websites interactive and user-friendly.
Without events, web pages would be static. With events, developers can create dynamic features like forms, popups, sliders, and live updates.
Why Events Are Important
- They connect user actions with JavaScript logic
- They make websites interactive
- They improve user experience
- They allow dynamic updates without reloading
- They are essential for modern web applications
Every interactive feature depends on events.
This button will be used to demonstrate how JavaScript reacts to user actions.
The addEventListener method listens for an event and runs a function when that event happens.
Here, a message is logged when the button is clicked.
This example shows how events can change the behavior and content of a page.
By understanding what events are, students gain the foundation needed to build interactive and professional web applications.