The fundamental problem is that a web engine is one of the most massively complex pieces of software that we currently use. There are a ridiculous number of standards and behaviors that a modern web browser needs to implement, as well as a whole host of security implications that need constant updating. It’s not like the majority of other software projects, where a determined solo dev or even small group can strike out on their own. It really requires a team of dozens or hundreds of developers putting in consistent effort, which basically means a corporate entity.

Yeah fair I was just assuming this was standard library, I see your point now.

Being able to get the line number is very different from comments being parsed.

Edit: didn’t realize this was custom code built to be cursed.