I've been coding for around ten years now, mainly as a Vue developer, and I find myself loving JavaScript more and more. No matter what other software experiences I have, I inevitably compare them to JavaScript and how satisfying it is to use. Although it might not be recognized as the best language according to traditional computer science standards, I believe it has such an easy readability and flexibility. You can choose to write it in an object-oriented style or go functional, and with TypeScript, you can even bring in types. I'm curious to know if there's a deeper reason for its attractiveness that isn't immediately obvious. Any insights?
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A lot of my enjoyment comes from how well the DevTools work with JavaScript. I can see and change values on the fly, which is super helpful during debugging. Tools like Vite and ES6 modules directly in the browser make the whole process smooth and clean without much boilerplate.
JavaScript has come a long way! Ten years ago, it let you create pretty decent web apps without needing to be an expert coder. It's become super expressive, especially since the ES6 updates. You can be productive even if your code isn't perfect, which is a great way to learn over time. Plus, the tools in the JS ecosystem have dramatically improved, making it easier than ever to create good code while still having fun.
I think a big part of the appeal is its flexibility. You can do a lot with JavaScript if you learn how to optimize it well. I was shocked to find out how quickly I could manipulate huge JSON files or even create games fully in JS! It's accessible and powerful, which can be thrilling.
Honestly, I find JS pretty great as long as you stick to some best practices, like always using semicolons and avoiding 'var' unless absolutely necessary. It can be quite a pleasant language compared to others I've worked with, apart from missing out on some of TypeScript's type features in standard JS. Still, it's a handy language overall.
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