CommonJS, I Promise

Explore the evolution of JavaScript development through this insightful conference talk from JSConf EU 2010. Delve into the world of CommonJS and promises as Kris Kowal shares valuable insights on these crucial concepts that have shaped modern JavaScript programming. Gain a historical perspective on the development of standardized module systems and asynchronous programming patterns that continue to influence JavaScript ecosystems today. Learn about the early efforts to bring structure and consistency to JavaScript development outside the browser environment, and understand the foundations of promise-based programming that has become integral to handling asynchronous operations in JavaScript.