Explore a 28-minute conference talk from Reject.JS 2014 in Berlin that delves into Ampersand.js, a minimalistic framework for building advanced JavaScript applications. Learn how this non-monolithic approach allows developers to choose specific ecosystem components, leveraging NPM, CommonJS modules, and efficient build processes for rapid development. Discover the benefits of CLI generators, server-side code reuse, and a curated list of solved problems while gaining insights into a flexible framework that provides essential tools and conventions without sacrificing developer control.