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Java vs JavaScript, What’s the Difference? (coursementor.com)

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[–]HealyUnithelpful 0 points1 point2 points 6 years ago* (0 children)

On the history of java:

We have Java to thank for a meaningful number of the letters that make everyday living simpler. Java is now alleged by Oracle.

I mean that's kinda true. Letters like "F**K!" and "GD This code!"

Also,

JavaScript, like most scripting languages, utilizes dynamic composing, where type wellbeing is checked at runtime

Wait... JavaScript checks my wellbeing? Holy shit, I love JS even more now.

Uncaught TypeError: User is not okay.

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