There is no shortage of Javascript libraries and frameworks, but as developers, we often don't get to choose what stack we work in. So, how do we position ourselves to be confident and productive in any framework? Regardless of the framework, there are basic concepts that have to be handled by every Javascript framework. If we understand the intent and function of each concept, it makes switching between frameworks less difficult. In this talk, we will focus on the cornerstones of Javascript frameworks to make it easier to learn and apply an understanding from one framework to the next framework.