The Birth and Death of JavaScript (2014)
Published: (June 14, 2026 at 08:38 AM EDT)
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Source: Hacker News
Source: Hacker News
A talk by Gary Bernhardt from PyCon 2014
This science fiction / comedy / completely serious talk traces the history of JavaScript, and programming in general, from 1995 until 2035. It's not pro- or anti-JavaScript; the language's flaws are discussed frankly, but its ultimate impact on the industry is tremendously positive. For Gary's more serious (and less futuristic) thoughts on programming, try some [Destroy All Software](https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/screencasts) screencasts.
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