JavaScript is NOT a Toy

Editor's Choice: JavaScript isn't just for making buttons flash and animating divs. It's a serious, powerful language - capable of running everything from web apps to ...

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JavaScript is NOT a Toy

JavaScript is NOT a Toy

JavaScript isn't just for making buttons flash and animating divs. It's a serious, powerful language - capable of running everything from web apps to full-blown 3D simulations. But let's be honest - it's also weird. It has quirks, pitfalls, and “features” that can turn even the simplest task int...

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