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JavaScript caught on because it was the best casual language. They've been trying to weigh it down ever since with their endless workgroup functionality and bui
by hyperhello 6mo ago
JavaScript caught on because it was the best casual language. They've been trying to weigh it down ever since with their endless workgroup functionality and build processes. If we get a next generation casual language, it'll have to come from some individual who wants it to happen.
- HappMacDonald 6mo agoNo, JavaScript caught on because at the time it was the only game in town for writing web front-ends, and then people wanted it to run on the server side so that they could share code and training between front end and back end.
- hyperhello 6mo agoIt's not enough to just be first. It would have been replaced by now if it wasn't fit for purpose. Otherwise we might as well not bother to critique anything.