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Is this really necessary? It's a language/runtime, not a sports team.

You throwing everyone that uses node.js into a big bin labeled "only knows javascript cult" is childish at best.

There are obviously trade offs going with a "globally installed runtime" vs "including the runtime with each application". JRE takes the former, electron the latter. Each with their own set of problems, each providing different solutions, each with their own reasons, applications, and "target audience".



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