Why do JavaScript and Java have similar names?

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hrstissiaopai

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Why do JavaScript and Java have similar names?

Mar 16 '13, 11:25 PM

I know that they are completely different languages, but where does the similarity in the name come from?
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Dormilich

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Mar 17 '13, 01:48 AM

it comes from the hype Java caused when it was introduced. in other words, the name JavaScript was just a marketing decision.
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