JavaScript has become the mainstay language of the web. There is no extra runtime needed, and there is no compilation process required to run an application in JavaScript. Any user can open up a web browser and start typing in the console to learn the language. In addition to this, there have been many advancements in the language along with the Document Object Model (DOM). All of this has led to a rich environment for developers to take and create.
On top of this, we can see the web as a build once, deploy anywhere environment. The code that works on one operating system will work on another. There is some variation that will need to happen if we want to target all browsers, but it can be seen as a develop once, deploy anywhere platform. However, all of this has led to applications that have become bloated, with expensive frameworks and unnecessary...
