Sociolinguistics and the Javascript Community - A Love Story

Explore the fascinating intersection of sociolinguistics and the JavaScript community in this 20-minute conference talk from JSConf EU 2017. Discover how the way we learn and teach JavaScript has dramatically evolved over the past decade, driven by sociolinguistic principles. Examine the shift from valuing only senior developers' opinions to recognizing contributions from learners at all levels, and how learning itself has become a form of participation. Gain insights into key sociolinguistic concepts such as legitimation and positive welcoming, and learn how these principles have shaped the JavaScript community's communication. Understand the basics of sociolinguistics and its current applications in the field, while exploring ways to further integrate these concepts to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone in the JavaScript community.