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>"was developed in response to a perceived problem." It wasn't this either. https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Javascript#History https://secure.wi

by 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>