Overview
We’re witnessing a fundamental shift in how we think about web development. After decades of working around platform limitations, a new generation of developers is asking: what if we worked with the platform instead? This isn’t just about performance or bundle size—it’s about rediscovering the elegance and intentionality that was always built into the web’s architecture.
Objective
Give developers the confidence and knowledge to start incorporating platform APIs into their workflow, even in environments dominated by framework-heavy approaches.
Things Audience Members Will Learn
- How modern form handling with FormData, semantic HTTP methods, and progressive enhancement can replace complex form libraries while improving accessibility
- Why embracing the request/response lifecycle leads to more predictable and maintainable web applications
- Which ARIA attributes and semantic HTML elements provide accessibility features “for free” that you’re probably recreating in JavaScript
- How CSS containment and modern layout features reduce the need for JavaScript-based responsive design solutions
- Why semantic HTML elements like <button>, <details>, and <dialog> solve complex interaction patterns without custom code
Target Audience
Mid-level to senior front-end developers