What is type coercion? When can it be useful? What happens when we choose to use == over ===? JavaScript is a polarizing language, said to be full of “good parts” and “bad parts”. JavaScript’s type coercion is often bemoaned—one of the common “gotchas” for newcomers to the language. In this talk, we’ll unravel the complexity of type coercion and define a set of simple rules to make our lives easier. No more #@^%’s. Transcript: http://2014.jsconf.eu/speakers/shirmung-bielefeld-equals-equals-equals.html License: For reuse of this video under a more permissive license please get in touch with us. The speakers retain the copyright for their performances. Cover photo by @FotoVerite