Should we rebrand JavaScript? (JS Party #101)

We’re back with another #YepNope episode, this time debating whether or not JavaScript needs to be rebranded. This premise was inspired by Kieran Potts’ article of the same name. Divya/Jerod represent Team Yep and Chris/KBall represent Team Nope. Nick, as always, represents Team Type Script 😜

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Featuring:

• Nick Nisi – Website, GitHub, Bluesky, Mastodon, X
• Jerod Santo – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X
• Divya – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, X
• Christopher Hiller – Website, GitHub, Mastodon, X
• Kevin Ball – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, X

Show Notes:

• Should We Rebrand JavaScript?
• A YouTube video of Sesame Street’s YipYips
• The JavaScript community logo

Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!