Dependencies in the AI era, or: how I stopped worrying and learned to love an empty node_modules

Do you often find yourself trapped in the labyrinth of code, desperately hoping you won't trigger an apocalypse with a misplaced semicolon?
Well, fear not! In this uproarious talk, we're taking a hilarious detour from the mundane world of web development to explore how injecting a healthy dose of creativity can turn your codebase into a masterpiece. And don't worry – we promise to leave the internet intact! Prepare to unlock the secret to web development success: humor! We'll explore how adding whimsical comments to your code can turn error messages into a stand-up comedy routine.

Silicon Valley is buzzing again. Dozens of nightly AI meetups, packed co-working spaces, and a lot of hype. But the real action isn’t in a postal code. It’s on GitHub.
This talk breaks down why JavaScript is powering the AI boom globally, and why you don’t need a Valley badge to be part of it. Just open an issue and commit.
AI-assisted development is becoming part of modern workflows. The goal isn’t to redefine open source. It’s to make sure that as tools evolve, accountability, transparency, and maintainership stay intact.

Description:
"Starting a tech career has never been easy, and doing it after the rise of AI can feel even more challenging.
This talk explores the key challenges juniors face in tech today and how to turn them into opportunities."

Bio:
Junior Frontend Developer at Whitby Wood, project-based learner, doing LeetCode on Twitch.