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Discussion on: Node.js has a higher cognitive load than Java

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Graham Cox

I absolutely agree. However, for most people the build tool is their first interaction with a new project. And for the developers the build system is their day-to-day interaction. So a build system that makes life easy is hugely beneficial.

And then there's the fact that the build system is generally tied to the language. (Ignoring things like make...)