DrupalCon Amsterdam 2019: Multilingualism makes better programmers - beyond PHP and JavaScript

This talk by Alexander Varwijk explores how Drupal developers can enhance their programming practices by incorporating insights from other languages. Focusing on the advancements in PHP and JavaScript, the speaker discusses features from languages like Rust, Ruby, and JavaScript that can improve both functionality and code quality. Key topics include Rust's borrow-checker, Ruby's advocacy for concise functions, and JavaScript's use of codemods for managing API changes. The session also highlights the enhanced typing support in the latest PHP versions and the benefits of adopting functional programming principles.