Prison Break - When the Web Escapes the Browser

Explore the exciting intersection of web development and hardware in this engaging 55-minute conference talk. Discover how to break free from the confines of the browser and venture into the world of physical computing using JavaScript. Learn about various approaches to combining web technologies with hardware, from creating APIs for everyday appliances to developing interactive projects with microcontrollers. Through live demonstrations and practical examples, gain valuable insights into the basics of hardware integration, including a Porg that reacts to Webpack build failures and a multi-player game controlled by hundreds of participants simultaneously. While not providing a comprehensive electrical engineering education, this talk will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and inspiration needed to embark on your own hardware adventures, showcasing the limitless possibilities when web development meets the physical world.

Prison Break - When the web escapes the browser - Dominik Kundel