No-build: pipe dream, or near future? - Lea Verou - TC39 delegate & WHATWG contributor - dotJS 2026

Why watch

Lea Verou examines whether no-build JavaScript development is becoming viable, analyzing what drives bundler usage, how the web platform addresses those needs today, what's still missing for no-build architectures, and whether AI changes the equation. This talk is for JavaScript developers curious about the future of build tools and whether native browser capabilities can replace traditional bundling workflows.