Listen "JavaScript: The Origin Story with Annie Sexton"
Episode Synopsis
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.Watch this episode.Meet Annie at Epic Web Conf.Guest: Annie Sexton𝕏: @anniebabannie Website: anniesexton.com Bluesky: anniesexton.com Host: Kent C. DoddsWebsite: kentcdodds.com 𝕏: @kentcdodds GitHub: @kentcdodds YouTube: Kent C. Dodds Epic Web: epicweb.dev
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