Why is Javascript the “most misunderstood language”? [closed]?

Because Brendan Eich (who created JavaScript) wanted to implement Lisp in the browser, but his boss told him to do something more like Java. And that having Java in the name would be good too! So he disguised his Lisp-like language in a Java-shroud.

The association with Java didn't help, or rather Java Applets, back in day they were slow and likely to the crash browsers. This had a negative impact on JavaScript reputation. Also the DOM, people associate Javascript with the DOM and its inconsistencies, fair enough the DOM is primary API for most people using Javascript but different implementations of DOM shouldnt reflect so badly on the language.

Again this is an area which continues to improve. I love the language, its so small, but you can get so much done, maybe this is because I came from a static compiled language background. Again Crockford is the better introduction before hitting the DOM space.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.