##Abstract Pokémon celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, so why not take some time off from getting fatigued over JavaScript to relax with one of the world's most popular games. Every developer starts their journey with a single framework, like the protagonist of Red and Blue started out with their first companion. But the path to becoming a champion involves exploring new frontiers, meeting new people, and learning that no option comes without weaknesses. Have you mastered 150+ JavaScript modules? There's lots to learn from Pokemon for those new and old to the series.
##Details The not-so-subtle metaphor of this talk is getting people to consider Javascript frameworks/libraries/tools/modules as individual Pokémon. Each one presents its own situational advantages and disadvantages. Specializing in a single type in the game series can be fatal if you don't have enough options to deal with the myriad obstacles you'll face. Like frameworks, no one Pokemon is