JavaScript Futures: ES2017 the Road Ahead

Development teams are now using the exciting—and extensive—new JavaScript features available within ES6. Yet, as adoption has spread and projects have adapted, the language continues to evolve and expand under Ecma TC39. Last year, two features were quietly added for ES2016. In January, the committee marked another handful of improvements final for the release of ES2017.

One thing is certain: the JavaScript community is not slowing down! Investigate the new and proposed features of JavaScript. Understand the ES.Next maturity stages and the TC39 review process. And most of all, become empowered to prepare for what lies ahead.

This presentation consists of a feature overview from the last couple years of EcmaScript (ES) spec updates, combined with a deep look into the history of the language and the workings of TC39. The talk covers not only who they are, but how Ecma and the TC39 process work and what the various proposal stages represent.

The target audience here includes any JavaScript developers who want to pay attention to the “front lines” of the language’s development. Attendees will walk away empowered to work with their teams to plan ahead as the pace of language evolution advances.

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Speaker Bio:

Jeff Strauss (https://twitter.com/jeffreystrauss) is both a software consultant and an attorney. With his unique experiences that combine technology and law, he maintains a passion for solving problems with inspired solutions, improving life through technology.

A dedicated member of the developer community, Jeff (https://twitter.com/jeffreystrauss) travels internationally to speak on both technical and business-oriented topics. He is co-owner of Arana Software and a Microsoft MVP, was an organizer of Dev Up Conference for seven years, and now enjoys serving on the board of directors for the Kansas City Developer Conference.