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Explore the controversial topic of JavaScript classes in this 47-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into potential issues and pitfalls of using classes, including the need for context binding of methods. Discover alternative patterns that are conceptually simpler, easier to work with, safer to use, more idiomatic, and require less code. Learn about factory functions, object composition, function decorators, modules, singletons, and React Hooks as powerful alternatives to class-based components. Gain insights on adjusting expectations and leveraging functions as the core building blocks in JavaScript development.