The Evolution of JavaScript

Explore the fascinating journey of JavaScript's evolution in this 26-minute conference talk from JSWORLD Conference 2022. Delve into the humble beginnings of JavaScript and its transformation from a simple scripting language to the complex ecosystem of frameworks and libraries that dominate modern web development. Discover how JavaScript's growth has contributed to the increasing complexity of web development as a whole. Gain insights into the historical context of JavaScript's development and its impact on the current state of front-end technologies, including popular frameworks like React, Angular, Vue, and emerging tools like Svelte and Next.js. Learn about the interplay between JavaScript and other web technologies such as TypeScript, GraphQL, and JAMstack. Perfect for developers seeking to understand the historical context of their craft and the forces shaping the future of web development.