Keep Betting on JavaScript

Explore the evolution and future of JavaScript in this thought-provoking conference talk from Amsterdam JSNation 2019. Delve into the history of JavaScript, from its role in building the web to the impact of technologies like Flash and jQuery. Examine the concept of incremental changes, distinguishing between good and bad bets in the language's development. Analyze upcoming features, increased demand, and the potential impact of technologies like TypeScript and WebAssembly. Consider the balance between serving developers and machines as you contemplate the future direction of JavaScript and its continued relevance in the ever-changing landscape of web development.

Intro
American spaceflight
The big picture
Always bet on JavaScript
Building the web
Flash
jQuery
Learning JavaScript
Creating incremental steps
History of JavaScript
Incremental Changes
Bad Bets
Good Bets
The Fork
JavaScript
Upcoming Features
Increased Demand
ASMJ
Typed arrays
Where are we headed
TypeScript
Tom Dale
WebAssembly
Serving the Machine
Conclusion