EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Day JavaScript Accidentally Conquered the World
from Code Curiosities · host Podcaster
What was supposed to be a quick 10-day coding project to add simple interactions to web pages somehow became the most widely-used programming language on the planet. We'll explore how Brendan Eich's rushed creation in 1995 ended up powering everything from Netflix to NASA missions—and why some of its weirdest quirks are still haunting developers today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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What was supposed to be a quick 10-day coding project to add simple interactions to web pages somehow became the most widely-used programming language on the planet. We'll explore how Brendan Eich's rushed creation in 1995 ended up powering everything from Netflix to NASA missions—and why some of its weirdest quirks are still haunting developers today.
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The Day JavaScript Accidentally Conquered the World
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