Why is typeof null === 'object' in JavaScript?

In the mid-1990s, the web rapidly evolved, and the need for a more dynamic and interactive browsing experience became increasingly apparent. Netscape, the company behind the popular Mosaic web browser, recognized this shift and wanted to stay ahead of the curve. Brendan Eich was then a young programmer with a background in programming languages and compilers. Eich's task was to create a new…