Python and Node interpreters are EXEs that are NOT easy to install and configure for 95+% of end-users
> Inevitably, something breaks because of my machine's particular configuration.
Indeed. Like a screwed up $PYTHONPATH
> On the development side, building to that magical executable is an even bigger nightmare.
I do not understand.
> Most packages in python or nodejs? Install and run through package managers just fine.
This implies you are familiar with WHICH interpreter you are calling and that you know where it is installed so you can call it.
None of this is easy for end-users.
Python and Node interpreters are EXEs that are NOT easy to install and configure for 95+% of end-users
> Inevitably, something breaks because of my machine's particular configuration.
Indeed. Like a screwed up $PYTHONPATH
> On the development side, building to that magical executable is an even bigger nightmare.
I do not understand.
> Most packages in python or nodejs? Install and run through package managers just fine.
This implies you are familiar with WHICH interpreter you are calling and that you know where it is installed so you can call it.
None of this is easy for end-users.