SMRTR ProgrammingDec 1, 2024Lobsters

Minimize Javascript in your codebase

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Javascript's implementation varies across browsers, requiring polyfills to bridge gaps. It lacks built-in libraries, relying heavily on third-party packages for basic tasks. Server-side Javascript faces uncertainty with Node.js and Deno. Typescript, while an improvement, doesn't fully solve Javascript's issues. React, the most popular framework, has drawbacks compared to Vue. To limit Javascript's spread, consider using other languages for backend development, avoiding React Native for mobile, using Typescript, and opting for Vue over React when possible.

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