JavaScript is an awesome language, it really is. Just like plastic was an awesome invention 100 years ago. But everything comes with consequences, whether it is environmental pollution or computing pollution alike.

Reader discretion advised: this is my personal view, which may or may not align with yours, and this is fine. If you have any constructive criticism to provide, I will be more than happy to reflect on that.

The problem with plastic

While some forms of such synthetic materials existed long before the 20th century, the true breakthrough came when we started making materials from oil. It eventually led to ability of creating durable materials with carefully designed characteristics at the lowest possible price. The economist’s idea of heaven.

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