Always Crashing in the Same Car - The State of Front End Web Development in 2022

Explore the tumultuous landscape of front-end web development in 2022 through this 58-minute conference talk. Delve into the history of web development, examining the browser wars and the rise and fall of technologies like Silverlight. Analyze the current state of play, including performance considerations, single-page applications, server-side rendering, and the zero JavaScript movement. Compare popular frameworks such as React and Angular, and investigate emerging trends like SolidJS and Web Components. Gain insights into developer behaviors and receive practical advice on choosing the right tech stack for your projects. Learn to critically evaluate hype, consider project scope, and leverage platform capabilities. Conclude with a Q&A session to further explore the complexities of modern front-end development.

Introduction
How did we get here
The browser war
Silverlight
Current state of play
Performance
Single page applications
Serverside rendering
Zero JavaScript
The learning curve
React vs Angular
SolidJS
Web Components
Myxomatosis
Angular
What do developers do
My personal opinion
Small thoughts
Dont believe the hype
Look at your overall scope
Know your HTML
Component CSS
Review your assumptions
Use the platform
Summary
Questions