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Go vs JavaScript

JavaScript started first, in 1995, 14 years before Go.

Go 16y 311d since 2009 · Standing JavaScript 30y 287d since 1995 · Standing started first

Why Go lasted

  • A Google language that is boring on purpose. Boring compiled to a single binary is a career.
  • The cloud, Kubernetes, and a generation of CLIs are written in it.

Why JavaScript lasted

  • It is the only language the web runtime will not let you uninstall.
  • Every attempt to replace it (Java applets, Flash, Dart-in-Chrome, Wasm-only apps) became a compile target for it instead.

Questions

Which is older, Go or JavaScript?

JavaScript started first, in 1995, 14 years before Go.

How long has JavaScript been running?

JavaScript has been up 30 years 287 days, since 1995-12-04.

How long has Go been running?

Go has been up 16 years 311 days, since 2009-11-10.

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