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What even is JavaScript?

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Blumberg, Andrew Welch, and Ryan Irelan over at DevMode.fm (again) about what JavaScript actually is.

We talked about JavaScript’s convoluted origins, and how a language written in 10 days has become the most popular language on the planet. I also referred to the guy who invented it as Voldemort the entire episode, and somehow got my esteemed hosts onboard with doing so as well!

You can listen to the whole thing here.