We Will All Be Game Programmers

Explore the intersection of game programming and JavaScript development in this JSConf EU 2014 talk by Hunter Loftis. Discover how techniques from 80s and 90s game development, such as realtime interactions, offline-first networking, fluid graphics, and physics-based animations, are becoming increasingly relevant to modern JavaScript applications. Learn about the elegant solutions game programmers developed to overcome technical challenges and how these methods are already influencing popular JavaScript libraries. Gain insights into game-loop architecture and its growing importance in everyday JS apps. Leave equipped with knowledge to enhance your own applications using game programming concepts, bridging the gap between traditional web development and immersive user experiences.