Gjs is a Javascript implementation that allows developers to write GNOME applications in Javascript. It was first released in 2008 and is now the main development language for GNOME apps, including documents, shell, and Polari. The document provides an introduction to Gjs and Gtk and demonstrates how to create a simple "Hello World" application in Javascript that uses Gjs and Gtk. It also includes information on actions, signals, and running Gjs applications.