New web libraries constantly emerge, promising to solve our previous coding dilemmas. But what if we revisit the fundamentals? Embrace simplicity and speed using Vanilla JS, modern browser APIs, and different server architectures, including site generators.

Let’s talk about embracing the simplicity and speed of development that comes with a ‘vanilla’ approach.

This session is all about exploring how to craft rich web apps and websites using nothing but the HTTP protocol, core JavaScript, and browser APIs—no dependencies, just pure power! If you have never created apps with Vanilla JS or without a library, now is the perfect time to understand it.

We’ll journey through the modern landscape of JavaScript’s foundational features, which have evolved into a robust suite of tools. From Web Components to Shadow DOM, reactivity and declarative templates, PWA APIs, reactive programming, and client-side routing, we’ll uncover how to harness these powerful features typically provided by libraries.

We’ll also delve into server-side architectures and how to use static site generators for some websites and web apps.

Let’s rediscover the potential of returning to the roots of web development and see what your code can do without libraries or frameworks!