Explore the evolution and future of JavaScript in this 47-minute conference talk by Brendan Eich at JSConfEU 2011. Dive into parallel JavaScript, ES6 features, and binary data literals. Learn about new syntax proposals, including rest/spread operators, modules, and class patterns. Examine the language's underrated aspects, backwards compatibility challenges, and potential extensions. Witness a River Trail demo showcasing JavaScript's capabilities in parallel computing. Gain insights into the ongoing development of JavaScript and its role in modern web technologies.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Parallel JavaScript
Goals
Tests
S6E
RestSpread
Modules
Binary Data
literals
forms
classes
triangle
objectoutextend
class pattern
Moores index
ADA conversion
JavaScript syntax
HTML5 defect
ES6 draft
Methods
JS is underrated
River Trail demo
JavaScript extensions
Backwards compatibility
JavaScript
Taught by
JSConf
