Node.js: The Documentary | An origin story

[@learnwithtosin461]

Honeypot the Netflix of Developers.

[@mostafavii]

Exactly

[@claudioiombo5337]

I just hoped they had more content

[@aguluman]

Very true and OfferZen Origins

[@ehza]

Precisely

[@blessdarah1256]

There was no better way to put it.

[@jomoju]

30 minutes of history, 20 minutes of corporate drama. This is the best movie ever

[@memaimu]

W-what about the other 13 minutes?

[@jomoju]

@@memaimu 3 minutes credits , 10 minutes of silence

[@DontFretBrett]

This would make a great movie! Due to the esoteric nature it would probably be a box office flop though. Ryan Gosling could play Dahl. 😂

[@MohdYaseenmas]

@@jomoju lol

[@sortingarray]

​for test

[@pierreyves.lebrun]

I was planning to go watch Dune 2 at the theatre this evening but this has higher priority now :D

[@Honeypotio]

Don't worry, this movie has spice as well! 😉

[@IsaacSchlueter]

@@Honeypotio Somewhat fewer explosions and knife fights, though

[@gradientO]

​@@IsaacSchlueter The guy himself 👀

[@davidpaez_co]

Good choice!

[@TitoGrande03]

Same here

[@UliTroyo]

I love that Honeypot’s documentaries are so good that everyone wants one about their fondest dev tech.

[@Kane0123]

I have zero no knowledge or intention of starting to use JavaScript or Node. But only a pleb wouldn’t love the celebration of people coming together to do cool stuff… awesome video

[@xifu6974]

Almost every app or website you use employs Node.js/JavaScript in one way or another.

[@wgetdj]

I believe that these documentaries are among the most effective methods to inspire developers to learn and craft exceptional products. Each of them is a true gem, offering valuable insights and motivation.

[@robertm26]

The first time I used Node, I opened a support case with AWS to report that my Lambda function code was not advancing past the callback line. The support guy must have chuckled, but he sent me some links to learn async programming, and I was hooked. Fantastic documentary!

[@matsrygaard2127]

These honeypot documentaries are truly an amazing contribution to human culture - a part of it that touches so many, but so seldom treated with the love it deserves. A big thank you to the honeypot team from a kitchen in Stockholm!

[@not-me45288]

Node has help me to come up with my first app and got me my first job. Thanks to Ryan, npm and everyone that made Node one of the best backend framework. My next app currently loading.

[@8Trails50]

I have a lot to thank for Ryan + all the contributors to Node. When I was studying in college, the main programming language was Java and basically just built toy apps that wouldn't really teach students anything. I wanted to build something for myself and I started learning Node. That learning ended up landing my first job. I am now 7+ years in the industry, but it all started from Node.js

[@yyanri]

00:43 - Node.js Origins 03:38 - Early Development and Community Growth 09:59 - Introduction of Node.js 12:01 - Transition to Node.js Focus 16:01 - Node.js Popularity and Challenges 20:12 - Evolution of Node.js Features 24:12 - Node.js Expansion and Challenges 28:18 - Node.js Adoption and Community Engagement 30:19 - Leadership Transition in Node.js 34:45 - Personal Experiences with Node.js 36:45 - Project Management and Development 39:30 - Conflicts and Challenges at Joyent 42:16 - Community Response and Decision-Making 44:31 - Negotiations and Governance Discussions 47:14 - Forking and Legal Issues 51:09 - Impact of Forking on Node.js Community 52:38 - Challenges and Opportunities in Open Source 55:21 - Transition to Node.js Foundation 57:21 - Merge under Node Foundation 58:49 - Open Governance and Growth 59:32 - Node.js Resilience and Evolution 1:00:16 - Node.js Impact and Significance 1:01:40 - Future Potential of Node.js

[@aiedenoldstien9751]

I'm kind of glad DarkViper talked about the whole drama. I would've never found this amazing documentary otherwise.

[@byte_easel]

really really love how you guys get access to the creators of the frameworks themselves and the level of effort that goes into storytelling/narrating, editing, and even cinematography. i feel so so inspired everytime i watch these. the one that last had me the most motivated was that graphQL documentary

[@Honeypotio]

Thanks so much and glad you enjoy them because yes we do indeed put in a lot of effort 😊

[@jaicarey7023]

I never thought this day would come.. But after, what, nearly a decade..? I have decided to enable KZbin notifications on my phone for the first time and I clicked that little bell icon. I am just a hobbyist, but I have always loved writing software (even if I'm not that great). And I don't suspect that this will ever change. This documentary is so very inspiring for me. I have always been a bit fearful of contributing to open source projects.. I would probably use excuses such as a missing software engineering title, or that I'm "self taught". Ultimately, I think it mostly just boils down to ego; Enjoying the blissful feeling of being a big fish in the little pond that is my own mind.. (lol?) But after watching this video, I have set myself a goal to make at least one pull request this year and see what happens. And if for some reason I remember this post, I'll let the invested readers know how I went.

[@RealmofTech]

Node.Js change the history of developers ❤

[@alejandropinzoncastillo6598]

Amazing! I didn't know about the behind-the-scenes story and drama! This is a great piece of tech history. Well done, Honeypot. Thanks for creating this. 🚀

[@improving_cow]

Love from India 🇮🇳. Thanks a lot nodejs team for developing such a great technology. I currently make a living from this great open source tool.

[@Xidatosar]

Probably the most artistic and skillful piece of media I've seen about software industry. Re-ignited my passion for node instantly.

[@vectoralphaSec]

I LOVED the Ruby on Rails documentary and the React JS Documentary. This is going to be awesome. PLEASE, PLEASE!! make one on Django also one day. I would love to see a documentary on the Django framework.

[@muhammadvidi9082]

able to use node made me land my first job ever..forever gratitude towards this software and the history behind it..thankyou so much!

[@opcworks]

Just like a Hollywood blockbuster movie that keeps me engaged from the first minute to the end! Great thanks, Honeypot!

[@supersakib62]

Loving Honeypots Documentary! Did not know so much struggle NodeJS developers faced. What a great tool! Thanks Ryan Dahl and team for this gift!

[@SachinBhatnagar]

I discovered Node in 2010 and haven't looked back since. Thank you Ryan and team! Great documentary!

[@adarshchakraborty955]

This is so well made. The Transitions are amazing.

[@vpetryniak]

I am waiting for history of Deno !! Great work!!!!

[@samnewman9863]

This has crazy nostalgia for me. I’ve rode the node wave since 2011. All the old resources watched. I even met Issac once at a conference. All the incredible people that made this happen

[@VladyslavZubko69]

I don't know who worked on the subtitles, but it was the best experience with subtitles in my life. Thank you! ❤

[@DevMadeEasy]

Absolutely loved this Node.js story! As someone with a channel dedicated to showcasing my passion for JS, I can't get enough of insightful content like this. Keep up the fantastic work!😀

[@josemaenzo]

I came back from the future and I really love your documentary about Deno.

[@Honeypotio]

😂

[@snehanshuphukon728]

I was expecting atleast some mention of Deno 😢

[@1anre]

Have they done the PHP & C++ one yet? Bjarne is still alive, better to get him on camera now before it's too late.

[@ryanbrownie4634]

Netflix can't come close to this . Great work done by the team behind this looking forward to more.

[@0ninetyseven97]

This should be a series on Netflix for software developers. Quality videos!

[@thiagocavalcanti]

Awesome job Honeypot!! I really loved all you documentary so far. About node.js, it really make us fell like we can do almost anything

[@ehl-12]

Actually thoroughly enjoyed this. The production quality was also amazing. Thank you Honeypot!

[@danielyu7533]

"Instability and chaos actually make it stronger." "The most positive part of this whole story is despite any of the challenges, despite any of the personal conflict, despite any of the like corporate posturing Node is still strong." These two sentences pretty much summarize how open source and Node.js work.

[@Libertariun]

Really inspiring.

[@ShnizzleBedizzle]

This was brilliantly done, I'll watch it multiple times to soak in the details, can't thank you enough for the work ! Just well done !

[@maddgaming1857]

Same here love from India 😢 guies your documentaries always make me feel blessed like this is what I love the raw review from original contributers I feel like the guy who made node and like I love you guys honeypot amazing documentaries which shows the struggle of passionate developers like us who fought for their passion❤

[@Honeypotio]

Thank yoooou!

[@Jason-rt6np373]

It's cool to see how they started. Good journalism. This is not for developers, it's for start-ups, and it's not for start-ups, it's for society (users of future companies). People who watch this may get inspired and confident to build world-changing innovation. Until software gets easier and higher level, developers will serve the world with their ideas. It's important to document history, because the same mistakes and ideas happen over and over. This could help tens of millions of future generations learn how to serve the world better.

[@ovflowd]

As someone part of the Node project.... This has been, a journey exciting to watch and to be part of.

[@gust1x]

Thank you for yet another great and well produced documentary! Honeypot's videos are really important, as they give open source contributors a well deserved thank you by shining light on their stories. Contributors don't get nearly as much credit as they deserve.

[@MarcusHammarberg]

As many other said - Node.js changed my life and career. thanks a lot for making this awesome framework

[@lukaszkups]

This is the best documentary I've ever seen, thank you for this, Honeypot 💛

[@amanksdotdev]

All the people featured here are so important in the history of web. JavaScript wouldn't be this popular without them. This documentary will be a classic for developers in future. Thanks honeypot.

[@shahreazneeloy2119]

Wonderful. What a story. This project made JavaScript immortal. Thanks ryan.

[@paulnelson8946]

I love this video. This had to take a lot of work, and while I can't validate any content, I feel the candid interviews of key players really helps explain a complex abstract topic of NodeJS in a beautifully simple and understandable way. It gives me a great appreciation of and understanding of how projects like this take on their own life.

[@MadalinIgnisca]

When can we expect a Go documentary?

[@0xSingularity]

this.

[@Momentsoflifeinreel]

+1

[@swapnilnakade2402]

this will be amazing to watch

[@popalex]

+1

[@rstark]

Ryan Dahl is such an interesting guy, honeypot could u please make an interview or a podcast with him in some near future?

[@yt.neerajkumar]

Thank you entire Node.js team. Because of it I fall in love with JS backend development. Thank you Honeypot. Amazing documentary ❤

[@bllyanos]

Node.js gave me my first job years ago. Thank you Ryan

[@shasantv]

Our Love for Open Source

[@judevector]

HoneyPot at it again, I love you guys ❤- The Netflix of Developers This videos always gives me chills and appreciate this community day in day out

[@Haxory1]

Thanks for those awesome documentaries. No matter our personal opinions on the tech, NodeJS and the other tech in the other documentaries you made deserve and are part of computer science history

[@aarong2374]

been watching web development from a distance. Really enjoyed and value the work you've done here. Thanks!

[@knnmran]

NodeJs changed my life. thank you!

[@fintech1378]

How

[@knnmran]

@@fintech1378 i started out as a Java dev and it was not working well for me. i really started grasping software when i was introduced to nodejs and everything started clicking because it just fit so well together and it was easy to implement. to implement a library it was mostly copy paste of the example from the npm page and change few things. async await made it even more easier, i avoided callbacks and promises at all cost to keep it simple. all of this gave me a lot of confidence in what i do, at the time where i desperately needed it!

[@zonsubba3654]

Thank you NodeJS for making our lives better.

[@betagroobox]

Can you imagine applying the open source model to politics or society in general? There would be an immense chaos in the beginning but in the end we will solve all society's problems

[@partyk1d24]

I love being a J2EE Certified Node Developer, (I can also do Rust, Go, R, etc but I am talking about what sells) I am just sad I don't use my Node stuff as much as I did in my last gig. You guys Rock!!! And my personal site has been in Node probably since 2009.

[@bensilvoza7330]

Thank you for all that you do Ryan! Will always be thankful.

[@GoatNews]

Really would love a jQuery Documentary with version 4 going to be released soon ...

[@zaimcodes]

Nodejs contributed the most in my early days while looking for software engineering work, landed a decent one. Thanks, Ryan!

[@mirjalol49]

Editing style, all are real documentary video. High quality

[@varunvc532]

when i put it in 'watch later,' there's no way i could have told the serotonin rush, the inspiration it would give me and finally leave me in tears. goddamn!

[@chyldstudios]

love these documentaries on the origin of open source tools

[@Shawky_04]

Kind of mad that I'm only discovering this channel now. This is gold!

[@alexandrumih]

Wow, nice to watch this documentary about something that pays my bills :) Thank you!

[@abhijeetghosh27]

Amazing curation and lovely insights out of the history. Great work as usual @Honeypot 👌😀 Keep telling the developer stories that needs to be heard .. Lots of ♥♥♥

[@barrineau-v6g]

I'm Seriously Considering Joining Your VIP Group Because I Know That Your Strategies Are Truly The Key To Success In This Market. Thank You For Sharing Your Expertise With Us!

[@MunzirSuliman]

After a long fasting and after a delicious Iftar .... this is an awesome Ramadan gift ❤ thanks honeypot for this amazing documentary.

[@CatTrainerYT]

Thanks for making this documentary! It motivates to learn NodeJS ❤

[@GordAnderson-q5k]

Great doco - I think I moved to node.js around 2010 .. incredible innovation that was a mix of deep understanding of unix flavor and history, and a modern functional language... powered by a superb installer.

[@hemantraghav1210]

Waiting for this since its trailer release. Love from India !!! Thank you "Honeypot' for making such good documentaries on technologies, that as a Software developer, I learn and use.

[@toritsejuFO]

Honeypot does it again. Really amazing guys!! Love it. Keep up the good work 👍🏿 I first wrote a line of code in java on my phone back in 2016 in school, but a year later JS/Node.js was what definitely set me on career progress. Grateful ever since.

[@moherna3323]

For those saying “there is no need to go to college” or “you don’t need math” this is how cool technology stuff is created. Thank you Ryan!

[@Ni8mR]

You have pointed out a "good point."

[@dhruvilmahidhariya3177]

one of the best documentaries I have ever seen to be honest.

[@sonphung3512]

Every programmer that do a living using nodejs should watch this video, +1 respect from me!

[@229BlackHat]

I don’t know shit about developing, but it seems like yall have a fuckload of pride for what yall do, both in the content that you’re making and the subject matter. I’m glad you got the ‘reaction’ situation taken care of. Yall deserve every penny (and with how KZbin pays these days I mean every penny) you can get back from making these, as I’m sure plenty of people that aren’t me get a lot from docuseries’s like this. Keep up the good work, sorry to give you such little watch time before clicking off, but I’m leaving a like. I at least left it playing while typing this so you got a good 3 minutes of watch time lolll

[@RobColbert]

Somewhere, someone said, "Making the best documentaries about tech will attract good tech talent." Someone else said, "Agreed." And those people are special.

[@robbyandrews223]

I worked at Joyent from 2015 until 2022 and even through all of this I never doubted they would come back together. Once a piece of software like node.js is used by the large companies (IBM. MSFT, Google etc.) there is a need for an expected release and stability.

[@CoolSuedePumas]

So awesome and insightful. As a newbie dev, it makes life a lot easier when it comes to understanding complex stuff like Node.js to really get a good backdrop of WHY you are learning what you are learning. i.e. To get at the root of HOW things came to be from the narrative as told by the founder and early contributors (As opposed to simply learning how to use Node step by step without any context). I think this is my new additional format to add to my arsenal of learning to code: Documentaries! Honeypot give me more! I wonder if there are some on React and the other front end frameworks.. Thanks a bunch!

[@hometheatre9978]

I can still remember when my business partner called me and said he'd heard about Node.JS from a Stack Overflow post and that he had decided to re-write all of the server-side code from PHP to Node because he was frustrated at lag and delay from the server. Not knowing if it would make a difference or ultimately run slower he spend the whole weekend working on the re-write. Monday morning he rang me all excited and began to give me the speed comparison results going from PHP to Node. We haven't looked back since!

[@Takatou__Yogiri]

for some reason, this long documentary doesn't feel boring. i feel like it's better than a movie.

[@tomtran1458]

Thank you Ryan and Node JS core team. You guys are rock star ⭐

[@DontFretBrett]

I love these language / tool documentaries so much. Thank you!

[@sagarvarade]

Everything on hold till I finish this masterpiece 🎉🎉❤❤

[@DKAl-vc1rm]

Finally a documantry that feels like home to me. Thank you Honeypot. Can't wait to see something on C++.

[@nromancarcamo]

Thanks to JS and to Node I begun building my career 10 years ago ❤.

[@viratkachenko]

Great story and production. Better than Netflix) Thanks!

[@ahmedzahid8354]

The way you portray the whole story is really awesome.😇😇😇😇😇

[@aarondunphy_]

Great documentary 👏 would love a video dedicated on Ryan Dahl!

[@romanortynskyi]

This is exactly what I was waiting for! Honeypot never fails to make an interesting documentary. I feel truly satisified after watching this one;)

[@logusgraphics]

Thank you Ryan for the career that Node.js allowed me to have.

[@asjn3e]

Greatly pictured all the drama going on with node back then. Keep the good work up

[@MunzirSuliman]

Lets have a Rust documentary! 😇😍

[@Chaaos2]

rust blows lmao

[@kahnfatman]

I knew this comment would come

[@bpleshka]

Great documentary! Enjoyed every minute. Amazing work Ida, and team! 👏

[@mikemjlove4988]

Never imagined there will be a day im gonna see documentary about node js

[@felipedelima123]

I really was hoping to see more about the Express project in all this. After all, there was a big amount of developers that get in Node because of it. For those who remember in the begining all tutorials was using it.

[@monicadelgado8534]

I can't stop watching these documentaries 😢

[@lutfiikbalmajid]

Thanks NodeJS for bringing Javascript into server side. ❤ We have lots possibility use case with Javascript now

[@charlescoult]

4:42 - "Basically stopped everything I was doing and worked on it from like February to October basically full-time" I hope he understands how lucky he was to be able to do this. Most of us have dream projects but they never get done because we have bills to pay.

[@byte_easel]

Trust me buddy if I gave you double the time Ryan had to work on Node full time you wouldn't do jacksh!t but jerk off and play video games all day. This guy ported javascript to the desktop and made asynchronous JS a thing and revolutionized literally the entire development industry affecting trillions and trillions of dollars.

[@amadzarak7746]

Thank you Ryan Dahl for giving me a way to provide for my family ❤

[@jimbojones8713]

"Funny thing about trademark laws, if you don't enforce your trademark rights then you actually don't get to enforce your trademark rights." BASED AF.