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What is CGI & Javascript?
What is CGI?
CGI stands for Common Gateway Interface. It is a standard created to provide a consistent interface between web servers and the programs that extend their capabilities.
How does CGI work?
CGI programs are programs that actually execute on the web server, not the client's computer. They retrieve data that was sent from user input, manipulate it, and return a message to the browser.
CGI programs can be written in almost any computer programming language, as long as that language will execute on the server that it resides. Some of the more common languages include: Perl, C, shell script, and Applescript.
What is the difference between CGI and Java?
Java is a programming language whose claim to fame is that it can be executed on many different platforms and operating systems. Java is code that is downloaded and executed on the client side, as opposed to CGI programs which are executed on the server side. Java can be used to control form input, perform graphic animations, and many other interactive chores.
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