Annie Sexton joins Kent to talk about her upcoming talk at Epic Web Conf, JavaScript: The Origin Story. In this discussion, she shares her love for history and why documenting the evolution of programming languages is so important. They dive into:
- The rushed creation of JavaScript and how it shaped the language.
- Competing languages of the era and how JavaScript won out.
- The unexpected ways JavaScript evolved into a web powerhouse.
- Why software history often gets overlooked and why it matters today.
- How understanding the past helps developers write better code for the future.
Annie’s talk will be a must-watch for developers who want to gain a deeper appreciation of JavaScript and its unique journey. Expect to walk away with a richer perspective on the language that powers the modern web.
Meet Annie at Epic Web Conf.
Guest: Annie Sexton- 𝕏: @anniebabannie
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