I wonder if we could go so far as to say Dart is to JavaScript what Python is to PHP? My whole reason for using Dart on a project was out of desperation because I was handed a JavaScript/PHP mess and I didn't want the nightmares to start again. I've been sleeping really well lately. Since Guido von Rossum did a stint at Google, all they need him to do is ask him to bless Dart and we're good, or find a suitable rock star replacement to promote "The Dart Way" ;-)