10 Things I Regret About Node.js

Explore the creator of Node.js' reflections on the platform's shortcomings in this 27-minute conference talk from JSConf EU. Delve into Ryan Dahl's candid insights on Node.js, covering topics such as dynamic languages, bugs, Promises, security concerns, build systems, package management, and more. Gain valuable perspective on the evolution of JavaScript runtimes and discover how these lessons influenced the development of Deno, Dahl's subsequent project. For developers and technology enthusiasts, this talk offers a unique opportunity to understand the challenges and potential improvements in Node.js from its original architect.

Intro
Background
Dynamic languages
Bugs
Promises
Security
Build System
Autotools
Packagejson
Module names
Indexjs
Javascript runtime
Miscellaneous