It did, but then look at the languages it borrowed from: Self and Scheme. Yes it has warts borne of ridiculous deadlines, but it also has elegance learned from

It did, but then look at the languages it borrowed from: Self and Scheme. Yes it has warts borne of ridiculous deadlines, but it also has elegance learned from prior art. All things considered, JS is a good advert for standing on the shoulders of giants, imho.