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JSJ 383: What is JavaScript?

Published: Aug. 15, 2019, 10 a.m.

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  • Charles Max Wood
  • Christopher Beucheler
  • Aimee Knight
Episode SummaryToday\u2019s episode is an exploration of the question \u201cWhat is JavaScript?\u201d. Each of the panelists describes what they think JavaScript is, giving a definition for both technical and non-technical people. They talk about how the different layers of JavaScript tie into their definitions. They agree that it\u2019s incorrect to call JavaScript one of the \u2018easy\u2019 programming languages and some of the challenges unique to JavaScript, such as the necessity of backwards compatibility and that it is used in tandem with CSS and HTML, which require a different thinking method. They discuss the disdain that some developers from other languages hold for JavaScript and where it stems from. They discuss methods to level up from beginner to mid level JavaScript programmer, which can be tricky because it is a rapidly evolving language. They revisit the original question, \u201cWhat is Java Script?\u201d, and talk about how their definition of JavaScript has changed after this discussion. They finish by talking about the story they want to tell with JavaScript, why they chose JavaScript, and what is it they are trying to do, create, become through using the language. They invite listeners to share their answers in the comments.\xa0Links Follow DevChat on Facebook and Twitter PicksCharles Max Wood:Aimee Knight:Christopher Beucheler:

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