Comment by jameshart
Right, but it exists and looks correct and runs and won’t trigger any kind of error if you write code that uses it.
This is what we call a ‘foot gun’.
Right, but it exists and looks correct and runs and won’t trigger any kind of error if you write code that uses it.
This is what we call a ‘foot gun’.
No, it's a proper footgun, same as dereferencing a nullptr in C++. You'll notice that too - doesn't mean it's not a footgun.
And, in fact, most C++ compilers today will actually warn you when you derefernence a nullptr in a stupid, obvious way. Evidently, JS has not caught up to this incredibly sophisticated technology /s.
We've come full circle. The build systems for JS, a scripting language, make C++ compilation look trivial. And, unfortunately, that's reflected in the compile times.
On the other hand, you notice it the second you go use the software you just wrote to ensure it works.
So it’s more like a foot dollar store water gun.