ECMAScript 6 & Web Components

Explore the evolution of JavaScript frameworks and the emergence of ECMAScript 6 and Web Components in this conference talk from GOTO Chicago 2015. Dive into the history of JavaScript structuring, from early frameworks like Prototype.js and jQuery to modern solutions like Backbone, Angular, and React. Learn about Web Components, including HTML Imports, Shadow DOM, and Custom Elements, along with their browser support. Discover key ECMAScript 6 features such as terse object literal methods, fat arrows, and template strings. Gain insights into compiling, implementation challenges, and future prospects for these technologies in web development.

Introduction
What to expect
Original Series 2006-2008
Prototype
Scriptaculous
jQuery DOM API
Mootools DOM API
Mootools Class System
YUI
Dojo
THE Problem
Lawnchair
Zepto Touch Addons
Next Generation
Backbone
Angular
Ember
React
Polymer
State of the art
Web Components
HTML Imports
Troubles
Shadow DOM
Custom Elements!
Custom Elements: Basics
Custom Elements: Extending
Custom Elements: Lifecycle
Browser support
Terse obj literal methods
Fat arrows
Template Strings
Other niceties
Compiling
Bringing it together
Problems
The Future