JavaScript is the Worst Thing to Happen to Programming
JavaScript is the Worst Thing to Happen to Programming JavaScript is a mistake. It’s not just bad—it’s actively harmful to the entire programming profession. Every line of JavaScript written is a step backward for humanity. The Language That Shouldn’t Exist Designed in 10 Days JavaScript was created in 10 days by someone who didn’t know what they were doing: No type system: Variables can be anything Inconsistent behavior: == vs === madness Terrible error handling: Silent failures everywhere No standard library: Everything is a hack 1 2 3 4 5 // This is legal JavaScript var x = "5"; var y = 5; console.log(x == y); // true (WTF?) console.log(x === y); // false (WTF?) This is not a programming language—it’s a practical joke. ...