Transpiling Recomposed

Explore the complexities of modern web development toolchains in this 24-minute conference talk from JSConf EU 2015. Delve into the world of abstractions like Jade, Sass, and ES6, examining their power and the challenges they present. Investigate the rapid emergence of new tools, workflows, and languages in the field, and consider their impact on interoperability and complexity. Address the growing concern of accessibility for newcomers to web development amidst these evolving technologies. Focus on transpilers and their role in the development process, aiming to identify key components and propose ways to simplify and recompose toolchains. Gain insights into creating more streamlined and accessible development environments for both current and future generations of web developers.