VBScript vs JavaScript

Developers should learn VBScript for legacy system maintenance, Windows automation scripts, or when working with older web applications built on ASP (Active Server Pages) meets javascript is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

VBScript

Nice Pick

Developers should learn VBScript for legacy system maintenance, Windows automation scripts, or when working with older web applications built on ASP (Active Server Pages)

Pros

• It is particularly useful for IT professionals managing Windows servers or desktops, as it can automate repetitive tasks like file management, registry edits, and software installations through tools like Windows Script Host
• Related to: windows-script-host, active-server-pages

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

JavaScript

JavaScript is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

• Widely used in the industry
• Related to: react, vue

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use VBScript if: You want it is particularly useful for it professionals managing windows servers or desktops, as it can automate repetitive tasks like file management, registry edits, and software installations through tools like windows script host and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use JavaScript if: You prioritize widely used in the industry over what VBScript offers.

The Bottom Line

VBScript wins

Developers should learn VBScript for legacy system maintenance, Windows automation scripts, or when working with older web applications built on ASP (Active Server Pages)