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[speedgoose]

It’s not unique, check Python.

They are simply two very popular development environments so you will get more tools.

[JimmieMcnulty → speedgoose]

Python doesn't have anything remotely close to this problem, as you can't (reasonably) write Python for the browser.

JavaScript has this problem because it's actually a somewhat attainable goal.

The main problem is that once you run into a problem not explicitly solved for by whatever Node.js framework that's holding your hand, you're in deep trouble, very quickly, unless you have a more "classical" software development background.

[speedgoose → JimmieMcnulty]

You can write Python code for the browser, and it’s even good for some specific use cases. Dash or Gradio for example.

[JimmieMcnulty → speedgoose]

You can also write everything in binary directly.

[yunohn → JimmieMcnulty]

Which language do you use for web stuff?

[JimmieMcnulty → yunohn]

JavaScript, which is why "you must hate JavaScript" is a confusing thing to say to me...