Keynote: Evolution
summary
Argues evolution beats revolution with concrete steps: experiments like asm.js and M‑script lead to a validated subset of JS, compilers and polyfills smooth adoption, and ES6 modules are strict‑by‑default to avoid opt‑ins. Shows a Unreal Engine 4 port — millions of C++ lines running in the browser, best in Firefox but working cross‑browser — and pushes the 1js goal of adding orthogonal features while keeping compatibility.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:09Evolution vs revolution in web dev
- 3:37Netscape’s 1998 web save
- 9:11Calls to replace JavaScript
- 10:58Asm.js optimization strategy
- 13:05Unreal Engine 4 browser demo
- 15:20The failed ACMA Script Editions 4 and 5
- 17:291JS slogan and backward compat
- 21:24'use strict' and modules
- 24:15Extensible web movement
- 29:58Why iteration fails with standards
- 31:42Devs and vendors collaboration
- 34:08Summary and call to action
