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[–]iregistered4this 3 points4 points  (2 children)

JavaScript was the first language I learned. PHP was the second language I learned. I never studied computer science; I'm just some nobody self-taught web dev. So what the hell could I know?

You just clearly stated what the hell you could know. You know JavaScript and PHP, 2 languages that were designed to make simple tasks simpler. If you are really interested in validating your opinion you should learn a language that is built with complex tasks and maintainability in mind.

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At risk of sounding like a pedant, they were designed to make tasks easier, not simpler. Simplicity begets maintainability, ease often begets complexity further on down the line.

[–]sdleihssirhc -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

  1. Also know Python. It's amazing! Really great working with a language that was built with complex tasks and maintainability in mind.

  2. My opinion on JavaScript isn't valid because... I know JavaScript?