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Javascript was developed to replace Java... do tell.

• ColinWright 15y ago
  a. You're looking at the original, which is in PG's original essay. The second version doesn't have that link at all. b. It's not talking about "developed to replace," it's talking about "was developed in response to a perceived problem."
  • sequoia 15y ago
    >"was developed in response to a perceived problem." It wasn't this either. https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Javascript#History https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Javascript#Hi... I'm just taking the piss anyway, the whole chart is silly. Cheers!
    • ColinWright 15y ago
      Your reference seems to miss the point. The question is - what was wrong with existing languages? Why was JavaScript developed instead of using an existing language? What problem was it trying to fix?
      • sequoia 15y ago
        Javascript was not created to "fix Java's 'scary syntax'"!! Java applets were self-contained features embedded in a webpage whereas javascript– argh! Why are we having this discussion!? :p
        • ColinWright 15y ago
          Have you not noticed that the "enhanced" version doesn't have an arrow between the two? You're still arguing about PG's original ... <grin>