Explore the evolving landscape of JavaScript development in this 44-minute conference talk from NDC Conferences. Discover how to navigate the complexities of modern front-end web development, starting with traditional methods and progressively incorporating advanced tools and frameworks. Learn to set up and develop an ECMAScript 2017 and React-enabled website, complete with automated build processes and real-time syntax checking. Gain insights into the value of various tools like webpack, Babel, npm, yarn, and React, while understanding how to maintain simplicity and awareness of potential trade-offs. By the end of this talk, acquire the skills to confidently approach JavaScript development in 2017 and potentially transform into a JavaScript hipster.