Well yes and no. Javascript problems are what php used to solve before. Its actually necessarilly complicated if you view it from what javascript is attempting

Well yes and no. Javascript problems are what php used to solve before. Its actually necessarilly complicated if you view it from what javascript is attempting to replace. On top of replacement, theres another question "is the common road the best road?". Something as simple as a html5 video tag can be replicated through a canvas, html5 audio and some ui elements. And as things get more complicated, are we better off pretending complexity is the enemy? The reality is that these are problems all languages have to deal with. The reason the web is getting the most is because its the most widely consumed abd provided. Why be involved in an ecosystem dominated by coorperate entities that would only pay you just enough so you wont leave when you can be in an environment where insanity is an acceptable road to sanity. Why the hell does coffee script exist? It doesnt matter.