25 Years of JavaScript - Why History Matters and What We Can Learn From It

JavaScript has become an industry standard with end-to-end capabilities, a multitude of frameworks and libraries, and an active community. As it nears it's 30th birthday, we remember its humble beginnings - and how it has transformed from being used solely as "UI glue" to now dominating the industry. This talk is for those of all skill levels interested in discussing the history of JavaScript and how it continues to impact the future of web development.