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Asher, what do you think about TypeScript? Does it make JS tolerable?
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I've never used it. It goes a long way to helping.
Mozilla's ASM.js holds a lot of promise. Javascript, for application purposes, definitely should be treated akin to assembly.
http://www.unrealengine.com/html5/ is a fantastic example of what Javascript could be."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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Yes.Originally posted by Asher View PostIf there is no sound in space, how come you can hear the lasers?
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Javascript is the correct option most of the time for client side scripting. At best you can use one of those weird languages that compile to javascript. But I think that's usually pretty pointless. jQuery makes it possible to write clean, reliable javascript.
I'm not sure why people think node.js is a good idea, but I've never used it so I reserve judgement.If there is no sound in space, how come you can hear the lasers?
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Scripting, yes.Originally posted by Hauldren Collider View Post
App development, no.
The reason it's a good idea is using something like a C++-to-ASM.js compiler gives you 5-10x the performance of hand-written JS.At best you can use one of those weird languages that compile to javascript. But I think that's usually pretty pointless. jQuery makes it possible to write clean, reliable javascript."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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Pretty sure HC is talking about far less intensive uses of JS than you are, closer to jquery-validation than Google Docs.Comment
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