Doug Crockford

Doug Crockford is a software developer and computer scientist best known for his work on JavaScript, a programming language used to create interactive websites. He played a key role in developing the language’s standards and is famous for promoting best practices to make JavaScript code more reliable and secure. Crockford also created popular tools like JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), a lightweight data format used for data exchange. His contributions have significantly influenced web development, making it easier for developers to write efficient and maintainable code.