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From Sun to Oxide (Interview)

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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JavaScript's Evolution and Community Dynamics

This chapter explores the transformation of JavaScript from a basic scripting language to a powerful tool for complex applications, highlighting the transition to server-side development with Node.js. The speakers reflect on the community challenges that led to the IO.js fork in 2014 and discuss key personal anecdotes and contributors involved during this pivotal period. Additionally, they touch on their journey to finding Rust as their preferred programming language, illustrating its alignment with their values and the cultural impact it has on their company, Oxide.

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