Did We Lose the Right Direction in Web Development

This talk critically examines the state of web development and the role of JavaScript, asking whether modern app architectures improve user experience or add unnecessary complexity. It considers universal JavaScript apps for content sites, client-side routing, and the web’s foundations.

Syllabus

Intro
The state of web development 10 years ago
How can it be so easy to mess up?
Universal JS apps for content-sites
What's the enhancement in the wild?
Does this architecture improve UX?
Are app frameworks apps after all?
"Benefits" of client-side routing
The foundation of the web
The web loses quality
Complexity is king! but what for?
Outro