A modern approach to object creation in JavaScript
Start using Douglas Crockford’s Object.create method, now supported by all modern browsers.
Start using Douglas Crockford’s Object.create method, now supported by all modern browsers.
Tom Wießeckel speaks to JavaScript god Douglas Crockford on Google Dart and why your mom doesnt care what JavaScript is.
In this talk from JAXconf, Senior JavaScript Architect Douglas Crockford discusses the relationship between programming style and your brain. Session Overview: The systems in our brains that make us vulnerable to advertising and propaganda also influence our programming styles. This talk looks systematically at the development of a programming style that specifically improves the reliability of programs. The examples are given in JavaScript, a language with an uncommonly large number of bad parts, but the principles are applicable to all languages. Filming from Marakana Tech TV. Picture courtesy of jetheriot on Flickr
First misunderstanding, then huge semipopularity, and now, respect. Despite its many obvious deficiencies, Java’s stupid little brother has gotten something profoundly right. What does the future hold for this duckling?
A fun-filled night at Day One of JAXconf – featuring Douglas Crockford’s JavaScript flavoured keynote, some cool talks and Raspberry Pi action
It’s less two weeks until our sister conference – excuse us for overflowing with excitement. Here we’ll preview the keynotes for the conference