Chats with Kent C. Dodds JavaScript: The Origin Story with Annie Sexton
Feb 11, 2025
09:14
Annie Sexton joins Kent to talk about her upcoming talk at Epic Web Conf, JavaScript: The Origin Story. In this discussion, she shares her love for history and why documenting the evolution of programming languages is so important. They dive into:
- The rushed creation of JavaScript and how it shaped the language.
- Competing languages of the era and how JavaScript won out.
- The unexpected ways JavaScript evolved into a web powerhouse.
- Why software history often gets overlooked and why it matters today.
- How understanding the past helps developers write better code for the future.
Annie’s talk will be a must-watch for developers who want to gain a deeper appreciation of JavaScript and its unique journey. Expect to walk away with a richer perspective on the language that powers the modern web.
Meet Annie at Epic Web Conf.
Guest: Annie Sexton
- 𝕏: @anniebabannie
- Website: anniesexton.com
- Bluesky: anniesexton.com
Host: Kent C. Dodds
- Website: kentcdodds.com
- 𝕏: @kentcdodds
- GitHub: @kentcdodds
- YouTube: Kent C. Dodds
- Epic Web: epicweb.dev