Third Age of Javascript
Explore the evolution of JavaScript in this 29-minute conference talk from JSworld 2021. Dive into the three distinct ages of JavaScript, from its inception with Brendan Eich to the current Third Age. Examine the megatrends shaping the language's future, including ES Modules, polyglot tooling, collapsing layers, and the decline of Internet Explorer. Gain insights into the implications of these changes and how they will impact JavaScript development. Learn about key milestones in JavaScript's history, the formation of its ecosystem, and the shift in tooling. Understand the limitations and adoption of ES Modules, the rise of TypeScript, and the performance gains of new build tools like ESBuild. Discover how the language is evolving towards a universal virtual machine and what this means for developers.