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The Evolution of JavaScript from ES4 to ES6
1:04:00 - 1:11:37 (07:37)
In this episode, the speaker discusses the evolution of JavaScript from ES4 to ES6, including the split in the committee, the additions to the language, and the value of using a tool-time type system.
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This episode looks back to the early days of JavaScript, discussing the features that were debated and the individuals involved in its inception.
1:04:00 - 1:04:55 (00:55)
Summary
This episode looks back to the early days of JavaScript, discussing the features that were debated and the individuals involved in its inception.
ChapterThe Evolution of JavaScript from ES4 to ES6
Episode#160 – Brendan Eich: JavaScript, Firefox, Mozilla, and Brave
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the history of JavaScript and its successor language, JavaScript 2, which eventually became ActionScript 3 in Flash, and how the good parts of ES4 made it into ES6 after the decline of Flash and Microsoft's server side stack.
1:04:55 - 1:08:36 (03:40)
Summary
This podcast discusses the history of JavaScript and its successor language, JavaScript 2, which eventually became ActionScript 3 in Flash, and how the good parts of ES4 made it into ES6 after the decline of Flash and Microsoft's server side stack.
ChapterThe Evolution of JavaScript from ES4 to ES6
Episode#160 – Brendan Eich: JavaScript, Firefox, Mozilla, and Brave
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Brendan Eich talks about the evolution of JavaScript, including the decision to develop TypeScript, a tool-time type system that provides value for developers, as well as the challenges of predicting changes in the standards body.
1:08:36 - 1:11:37 (03:01)
Summary
Brendan Eich talks about the evolution of JavaScript, including the decision to develop TypeScript, a tool-time type system that provides value for developers, as well as the challenges of predicting changes in the standards body.