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Discussion on: Node.js has a higher cognitive load than Java

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Graham Cox

The thing is, JavaScript has a reputation for being used for small, simple things. Whereas Java is better known for large scale enterprise systems. And given the comparison, you immediately will think that JavaScript is simpler to get going with than Java...

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Charles Wood

Well, if by small, simple things you mean, "doesn't have tests, complex dependencies, or build steps like transpiling," then yeah ;)