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World Congress 2023 • Jan 29, 2024

The year 3000, a brief history of Web Development

Lorenzo Pieri

Lorenzo Pieri argues that chasing new frameworks only leads to tech stack fatigue. Fast-forward to the year 3000 to discover why web development's best solutions remain deeply human.

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#1 about 6 min

The rapid evolution of JavaScript and web tooling

Tracking the rapid expansion of web capabilities reveals how robust frameworks and APIs empower modern applications.

#2 about 4 min

Remembering past challenges and early web engineering solutions

Reflecting on historically frustrating obstacles like browser compatibility limitations clarifies how early workarounds paved the way for modern standards.

#3 about 3 min

Navigating modern state management and technical scalability problems

Recognizing that modern roadblocks echo past problems emphasizes the need to prioritize foundational accessibility and systemic scalability.

#4 about 5 min

Imagining futuristic developer tools in the year three thousand

A comedic projection of autonomous software bugs illustrates the underlying anxiety developers face with constantly shifting toolchains.

#5 about 5 min

Enduring human elements within future software engineering cultures

Exploring a highly advanced workplace setup confirms that maintaining legacy systems and team communication will always persist.

#6 about 6 min

Focusing on human connections and cohesive product stability

Prioritizing maintainable codebases and collaborative alignment protects engineering teams from technology burnout while delivering reliable user experiences.

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Addressing browser support for legacy capabilities and modern frameworks

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