Re:Today’s JavaScript, from an outsider’s perspective (2020)
by the__alchemist on Friday May 27, 2022 @10:48AM
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I think C and C++ are a fair comparison in that their build ecosystems also a bit of a mess. I offer 3 counter-examples: Rust, Python, and JS-without-NPM.
edit: After reflection, I think Python straddles a middle ground. If you use modern packages and Python 3, it can be a smooth experience. If you use older (improperly-specified) packages, or FFI-wrapped-libs, it can turn into a mess too.
edit: After reflection, I think Python straddles a middle ground. If you use modern packages and Python 3, it can be a smooth experience. If you use older (improperly-specified) packages, or FFI-wrapped-libs, it can turn into a mess too.