WeAreDevelopers LIVE – Guten TAG, Web Standards, AI and more

Could your AI agent wipe your entire hard drive? We dive into the real security risks of running unsandboxed AI and how to protect yourself.

#1about 3 minutes

The life of a web consultant at ThinkTexture

Working as a consultant involves constantly learning new technologies for different clients and maintaining legacy systems.

#2about 5 minutes

Reflecting on 30 years of JavaScript and the rise of TypeScript

JavaScript's journey from a quickly-built language to the backbone of the web highlights the value TypeScript adds for building stable, large-scale applications.

#3about 10 minutes

Why mastering web platform fundamentals is key for developers

Job descriptions often demand specific frameworks like React, but a deep understanding of the underlying web platform is crucial for long-term success and problem-solving.

#4about 7 minutes

Understanding the security risks of browser extensions and AI agents

Browser extensions can harbor dormant malware and AI agents can cause catastrophic damage, highlighting the need for caution and strong security guardrails.

#5about 9 minutes

Useful developer tools for local sharing and performance analysis

Explore tools like tunnel.gg for sharing local development servers and DebugBear for analyzing Time to First Byte (TTFB) from global locations.

#6about 10 minutes

Techniques for preserving links and protecting content from AI

The Internet Archive's WordPress plugin can fix broken links, while other tools attempt to block AI scrapers, raising important questions about accessibility.

#7about 8 minutes

Bringing a real-world developer voice to the W3C TAG

Christian Liebel explains his new role in the W3C's Technical Architecture Group (TAG) and the importance of representing day-to-day developer needs in web standards.

#8about 10 minutes

Defending the open web and shaping future browser APIs

A discussion on the challenges facing the open web from closed AI systems and the collaborative effort required to develop useful and safe new APIs like Web Install.