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# De-bloating the Web: The "Ecosystem Performance" Initiative (e18e)


- **Event:** World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage

## Description

Join the "Ecosystem Performance" initiative to explore our mission to revolutionize the JavaScript ecosystem. We tackle bloated, slow, and outdated dependencies in popular open-source libraries, replacing them with optimized alternatives or crafting our own superior solutions. Our goal is a faster, more secure web, enhancing the developer experience by reducing node_modules overhead and improving overall efficiency. Discover what we've achieved so far, our ongoing efforts, and how you can contribute to shaping a leaner, more performant future for web development.

## Speaker

### [Ulrich-Matthias Schäfer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@ulrich-matthias-schafer)

Freelancer and CEO of my Dreams


## Related talks at this congress

- [Speeding up Web Apps performance with WebAssembly and Emscripten](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe-virtual-stage/sessions/1603-speeding-up-web-apps) — Paweł Aniszewski
- [Web Push: Turning Annoyance into Engagement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe-virtual-stage/sessions/1637-web-push-turning) — Matthias Lettl
- [Why Is Software Documentation Still Static – And Why Modern Browsers Deserve Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe-virtual-stage/sessions/1644-why-is-software) — André Dietrich, Jihad Hyadi
- [The Pragmatic Architect: Balancing Necessity vs. Sufficiency in React Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe-virtual-stage/sessions/1624-the-pragmatic) — Ana Gil Amor