JavaScript: The Origin Story with Annie Sexton

Chats with Kent C. Dodds

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.

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Guest: Annie Sexton

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• Website: anniesexton.com
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Host: Kent C. Dodds

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• YouTube: Kent C. Dodds
• Epic Web: epicweb.dev