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> But is that something that is worthwhile discussing on HN?

This thread is about improving JavaScript tooling. It seems like a very appropriate place to discuss things you dislike about JavaScript.

> I don't dislike any language in that sense, every language has pros and cons. Different tools for different jobs, some I enjoy more than others.

The problem with JavaScript is that it wasn't designed for the job it's doing and (until recently) we really had no other options. We still don't have another language that is browser-native, unless you count Web Assembly.

So some of the JavaScript hatred is due to the fact that 100% of web developers have to use it whether they like it or not.