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# [Why JavaScript Has Quirks (And Why TC39 Can't Fix Them)](https://doogal.dev/why-javascript-has-so-many-quirks?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

JavaScript was built in 10 days. Learn why its design flaws became permanent APIs, why TC39 can't fix them, and how modern web tooling mitigates them.

Aug 4 · 5 min read · doogal.dev  
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