The True Frownies are the Friends We Made Along the Way - An Anecdote of Emacs's Malleability

Explore the flexibility and extensibility of Emacs through a 20-minute conference talk from EmacsConf 2021. Dive into the creation of 'frowny.el', a package that began as a joke but evolved into a useful tool, demonstrating Emacs' enduring adaptability after 40+ years. Learn about the speaker's personal journey with Emacs and discover why it's an excellent platform for both technical and non-technical users. Gain insights into the development process of an Emacs package, from conception to near-completion, and understand how this exemplifies the spirit of the Emacs community.

The True Frownies are the Friends We Made Along the Way: An Anecdote of Emacs's Malleability