> and then we're programming in assembly again. (Or perhaps C++.) Is that so bad? The reason we're in JS in the first place in those environments isn't because

> and then we're programming in assembly again. (Or perhaps C++.) Is that so bad? The reason we're in JS in the first place in those environments isn't because it's the best language for the job, it's because it's the only language that can be used in that environment. If you can have the best of both worlds, why not?