The controversy of JavaScript runtime environments
For nearly a decade, I have honed my skills as both a frontend and backend developer. Over the past five years, my focus has primarily been on backend development, specializing exclusively in JavaScript. "Hold on, isn't JavaScript both a programming language and a standard? Actually, no. ECMAScript is the standard, and JavaScript is just an implementation of that standard. Do I, as a programmer, need to concern myself with the distinction above? Perhaps I should. However, my intent isn't to debate the nuances of the programming language or the standard that underpins this elegant and versatile language. I'm also not here to delve into the complexities and debates surrounding JavaScript Engines and the emerging concept of JavaScript...
For nearly a decade, I have h...
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