[irrational]

I think this is also a reason people try to use JavaScript for so many things. As a multi-paradigm language you can do OOP, functional, etc. in it.

[sidlls]

People try to use JavaScript for so many things because it's (surface-level) inexpensive, not because it's good at anything.

[eurasiantiger]

Mind-reading and zealotry, you must be a priest. What is your denomination?

[galaxyLogic]

It is good enough

[sidlls]

Yes, like PHP. In so many ways.