Notes from HTML5 Boilerplate and Front-End Development Trenches

Explore front-end development insights and best practices in this 50-minute conference talk from Philly ETE 2013. Dive into the evolution of HTML5 Boilerplate, covering topics such as markup zygote, framework and script removal, project maintenance, and effective collaboration. Learn about the importance of documentation, project scope management, and lessons from volunteering in open-source projects. Gain valuable insights on the future of web development, including the evolution of tooling, Web Components, and built-in destruction. Discover how to navigate the challenges of front-end development and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

Intro
Markup zygote
Removing the test framework
Removing the build script
Removing hot pink
Spin-off libraries
Smaller scope. Wider adoption
Limit scope
Project maintenance
Write documentation early
Core developers
Not too many cooks
But find collaborators!
Lessons from volunteering
Give people responsibility
Make people feel appreciated
We made mistakes
What about the future?
Evolution of tooling
Future of the Web Platform
Web Components
Built-in destruction