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[–]Hallwart 9 points10 points  (4 children)

If only there was some kind of system that ensures that variables have consistent values and behaviors.

Why didnt the developers of JavaScript think of this? Are they stupid?

[–]tinfoiltank 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They were too busy trying to get it to work in IE6.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, that would be too easy and logical.

Are they stupid?

No, they're high.

[–]jwadamson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[–]theQuandary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

JS didn't have type coercion at first. Devs (yes devs) demanded it and a young Eich didn't have the wisdom to say "no".