How to Get Rich - Quick with JS

Explore the evolution of software development tools in this 18-minute JSConf talk by Markus Leutwyler. Discover how the web and open source revolutionized the industry, transforming expensive, limited-access tools into free, widely available resources. Learn about the journey from per-app and per-user licensed frameworks to the current landscape of accessible development tools. Gain insights into the rise of the web, the impact of the mobile age, and the emergence of free tools. Understand the economic shifts in the industry and the development of thriving ecosystems. This presentation offers a comprehensive look at the democratization of software development tools and its far-reaching effects on the tech world.

Intro
The parallel world
How did we get here
The rise of the web
The age of mobile
Free tools
Wheres the money
Ecosystems