The point is that node.js is a classic case of "worse is better." That is, because of its lack of namespacing, NPM came up with a great module system that made

The point is that node.js is a classic case of "worse is better." That is, because of its lack of namespacing, NPM came up with a great module system that made modular programming the default, making code cleaner. Its limitations forced smart architecture. I don't know that I agree, per se, but that piece of the argument is interesting.