Explore the unexpected success and enduring popularity of JavaScript in this thought-provoking conference talk from Strange Loop. Delve into the language's imperfections, including weak typing, scoping rules, and cross-browser compatibility challenges, while examining how these perceived shortcomings may have contributed to its widespread adoption. Gain a deeper appreciation for JavaScript's role in the World Wide Web ecosystem, moving beyond technical critiques to consider its broader impact on human cooperation and digital innovation. Discover insights from Tara Vancil, a developer at Glitch, as she shares her perspective on JavaScript's place in the evolving landscape of web development and encourages embracing the language's quirks and potential.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
No QA
You should walk away
Observability talk
About Tara
Identity
Hobbies
Software Engineering
Glitch
What is Glitch
Browser
The Web
Humanitys Shared Language
Open Web
Decentralized
Web is Shared
Expectations
Arguments
Statistics
Problems
Constraints
A thought experiment
The principle of least power
Jeff Atwood
Why should you unionize
Tech Workers Coalition
The Web is a Mess
It Doesnt All Suck
Better Math
Lets Encrypt
SpiderMan
Spiderverse
Posture
Cat Ring
Random Pet Website
Wikipedia Game
The Undertaker
Dennis Roy
Cat Reviews
Criticism
Get Involved
One World One Language
PG
Female nipples
Taught by
Strange Loop Conference
