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The Birth and Death of JavaScript (2014)

A classic programming talk resurfaced on HN, mixing comedy, language history, and long-range speculation about JavaScript's role in computing.

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# The Birth & Death of JavaScript

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 screencasts.

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