The JavaScript Interpreter, Interpreted

Explore the inner workings of JavaScript in this illuminating conference talk from JSConf EU 2013. Delve into the complexities of JavaScript's nature, examining its similarities to C and Lisp while highlighting its unique deviations. Uncover the intricacies of prototype-based programming, the absence of block scope, and the often-perplexing 'this' keyword. Gain a clear understanding of how JavaScript creates and executes function objects through an accessible, jargon-free walkthrough of the JavaScript interpreter. Leave with a deeper comprehension of vanilla JavaScript, empowering you to write more effective and efficient code.

Martha Girdler: The JavaScript Interpreter, Interpreted -- JSConf EU 2013