Is JavaScript on the Backend a Mistake? - JSJ 596
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JavaScript's Shortcomings and Type Safety in Backend Development
The speakers discuss the limitations of JavaScript, including implicit type conversions and the use of 'var'. They explore the concept of type safety in programming languages, emphasizing its importance in backend development. The chapter also touches on the use of JavaScript on the back end and the preference for simplicity over expressiveness in coding.
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