Emoji Encoding

Explore the intricacies of emoji encoding in this 28-minute conference talk from JSworld 2021. Delve into the complexities of character representation in JavaScript, uncovering why '👩🏿‍🎤'.length equals 7 and whether JavaScript uses UTF-8 or UTF-16 encoding. Discover the behind-the-scenes processes that occur when setting meta charset="UTF-8" and gain insights into how emoji and complex scripting languages are encoded to function seamlessly across various browsers and devices for billions of users worldwide. Learn about the introduction and approval process for new emoji, enhancing your understanding of character encoding in web development.