Navigating the Hype-Driven Frontend Development World Without Going Insane

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that delves into the challenges of navigating the rapidly evolving world of frontend development. Learn strategies to combat the fear of missing out (FOMO) and the constant pressure to adopt the latest technologies. Discover insights on recognizing breaking points, the importance of focusing on fundamentals, and the value of positive procrastination. Gain perspective on the human aspects of development, including the pitfalls of seeking external approval and the benefits of maintaining a balanced approach to learning new skills. Reflect on the long-term sustainability of development practices and the importance of understanding the "why" behind technological choices. This talk offers practical advice for developers at all levels on how to stay grounded and effective in a hype-driven industry.

Intro
CSS under the hood
JavaScript
CSS
Water
The name change
You after the conference
What is FOMO
Never open Twitter
Why do we have FOMO
GraphQL example
Raise your hand
Nobody has the right text
CoffeeScript is back
Who is this person
Im jobless
You can leave
How do we kill the forum
Recognizing a breaking point
My CSS journey
Stop measuring kilobytes
Sleep on it
Dont get too comfortable
Less abstractions
The listener brain
Copy paste
More copy paste
Focus on the people
Positive procrastination
The underlying text tag
The wrong metrics
Dark mode
Desire lines
What we care about
Money and freelancing
Its a human problem
Dont be fullstack nowadays
Theres a service for everything
Do you know why
It feels wrong
Anyone can write this
Nobody needs this
Haters are allowed
Its not going to be easy
Microsoft Paint
Selfdriving cars
What is a dog
Microsoft Clip
Alexa
The Future
Always Have a Job
COBOL Cowboys
Oldest People on Earth
Junior Developer Link
Stop Seeking External Approval
Stop Feeling Insecure