You know what other language is a kitchen sink of unrelated and often ugly, difficult to parse and unnecessary features?
English.
We're talking about languages here. The most popular languages tend to be the ones that are the most adaptable. Successful languages aren't afraid to borrow and tend to have multiple overlapping grammars. They are not designed. They evolve over time. They are far from perfect.
The things you hate about these languages are exactly why they are so successful. Instead of being endlessly upset at the dominant programming language for not being 100% perfect, just embrace and celebrate its haphazard nature.
English.
We're talking about languages here. The most popular languages tend to be the ones that are the most adaptable. Successful languages aren't afraid to borrow and tend to have multiple overlapping grammars. They are not designed. They evolve over time. They are far from perfect.
The things you hate about these languages are exactly why they are so successful. Instead of being endlessly upset at the dominant programming language for not being 100% perfect, just embrace and celebrate its haphazard nature.