On: Why is a Java guy so excited about Node.js and Jav...

[GFischer]

I stayed away from Core because of the issues you mention, but it's gotten a lot better recently.

Did a POC for an API that wouldn't break anything if it had to be reworked, and it was a breeze.

Of course, if Node works for you, then it does :) but my recent experience is that Core has gotten better and merits consideration.