The Victorian Age of JavaScript

Explore the parallels between modern web application development and Victorian era medicine in this thought-provoking 48-minute conference talk. Delve into the rapidly advancing state-of-the-art techniques in JavaScript development, while critically examining how some "best practices" and "absolute truths" may be harming rather than helping. Analyze the effectiveness of current tools and techniques, learning when they are truly necessary and when they might be overkill. Gain insights on how to discern between genuinely useful innovations and passing trends in front-end development. Leave with a better understanding of which current web application techniques may become obsolete, empowering you to make more informed decisions and boost your productivity in JavaScript development.

The Victorian Age of JavaScript - Eric Brandes