NodeMCU is a development board based on the ESP8266 microcontroller, popular for IoT applications.JavaScript can be used on NodeMCU through platforms like Espruino and Mongoose OS.Espruino firmware enables scripting directly on the device, while Mongoose OS is an IoT firmware development platform that supports JavaScript and C.Using JavaScript on NodeMCU simplifies development, enables event-driven programming, and facilitates integration with web technologies.