emma

emma wrote (edited )

Haven't tried it yet, but apparently you can write DOS programs in JS. I honestly had a hard time wrapping my head around this when I first heard about it, because "JS interpreter" and "16-bit OS" don't mix in my brain.

As for why JS isn't more popular, Python has been around a hell of a lot longer, and JS has only caught up to other languages in the past few years.

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emma wrote

I, the experienced web dev, would do this in PHP. My reasoning is:

  • It sounds like the big frameworks are completely overkill for this use case. PHP makes it super easy to make applications like these without a framework.

  • PHP runs as a daemon/is integrated into the web server, so there's no application server you have to manage yourself. Single .php file, drop in www directory, it's ready to go.

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emma wrote

Reply to I'm gay by devtesla

i support you, as long as you keep shoving it in my face

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