[holoduke]

Come on. Even if you dispise the js world, plenty of examples of well written JavaScript frameworks and successful end user products.

[throwaway-42808]

Sounds easy enough: Use the well written frameworks as needed, and you can make successful end products too.

What would be your advice to someone seeking to do this?

e.g. - is it simply a matter of intelligence, perseverance, attitude? - is there a technical or social practice you find helpful?