This year JavaScript got a new version: formerly known as "harmony", and then "ES6", the final name will now be "ES2015".
We'll discuss how and why that happened, and how the mysterious TC39 was involved.
I'll show off the new features, including syntax and APIs. I'll look at how you can use it today, via browser support and the amazing antipodean Babel compiler.
I'll also talk about what's next for JavaScript, as it attempts to move to a "release train" model, and what that means for those of us who just want to write JavaScript.
Attending: 2 people.
About Sheffield.js
An informal and fun exploration of JavaScript and related technologies. The events are open to everyone regardless of experience and we hope to offer something for both experts and newcomers alike. We usually meet for a couple of presentations then head to the pub to catch up with the latest in what has to be the fastest moving development scene around.
We're interested in JavaScript in all it's forms, client-side in your browser, server-side with Node.js, perhaps even in your database or embedded device. JavaScript is the world's most widely-used programming language, so it provides a great space for the cross-pollination of ideas!
Union St is on the corner opposite First Point - see www.union-st.org
