Discussion: Can Vanilla JavaScript Meet Today’s Demands or Not Yet?

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Is it possible to go Vanilla nowadays?

Join Barry Pollard, Thomas Steiner, Paolo Ricciuti and Burak Güneli in an engaging discussion room where we explore the answer together! We welcome everyone to lend their voice and contribute to the dialogue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage and learn with like-minded individuals.

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