Ask Not What JavaScript Can Do for You

Explore key JavaScript concepts and best practices in this conference talk from JSConf EU 2013. Discover how to improve your existing codebase without relying on third-party tools or frameworks. Learn techniques for type checking, data hiding, inheritance, asynchronous code, and performance optimization. Gain insights on applying these principles to both existing and new projects, especially when working with large codebases or in organizations with restrictions on external dependencies. Understand how to leverage JavaScript's native capabilities to enhance your development process and create more robust applications.