What does ECMAScript being used for

Answer 1

ECMAScript is a general-purpose programming language, standardized by Ecma International according to the document ECMA-262. It is a JavaScript standard meant to ensure the interoperability of Web pages across different Web browsers.

*The full form of ECMA is European Computer Manufacturer's Association.
*ECMAScript 6 or ES6 is also known as ECMAScript 2015.
*Somepeople call it as JavaScript6.

Type of format: Scripting language

Typing discipline: weak, dynamic

Designed by: Brendan Eich, Ecma International

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Answer 2

They are just responsible for releasing new versions of JavaScript ["standardizes"]