[jaxbot]

I get why people hate it, and your opinion is fine. But you're going to have a rough time building a web app if you hate JavaScript, even if you use a language that compiles down to it.

JavaScript is at the heart of web apps, where DOM, CSS, and logic are married. Sure, you can bypass it using server side scripting or languages that convert to JS, but in the end, you're trying to sew a dress using only hotglue. It'll work, but it's the wrong tool for the job, and it'll lead you down a road of pain and headaches.

I'd recommend collaborating with someone who knows JavaScript well, then you can focus on backend logic and collaborate on other pieces.