Back to the Future: Why the Web Is Still the Next Big Thing

Explore the evolution and future potential of the web in this 42-minute conference talk from View Source 2018. Discover how the web has overcome challenges to become more capable than ever before, offering improved user experiences on the open platform. Learn about modern web features, including multiprocess architecture and WebAssembly, while examining ongoing pain points and tooling issues. Gain insights from Mariko Kosaka, a Google Developer Advocate, as she shares her personal journey and discusses the internet's progression through various eras, from the early days of HTML to the current Internet Application Era.

Intro
The web is okay
Why do you like the web
Marikos story
Internet
Open web platform
Single process browser
Mobile web
HTML
Internet Application Era
Browser Era
Multiprocess Architecture
WebAssembly
Pain Points
Tooling