Wondering about all the React hype lately? Get a firm grasp of the React framework as you build your own app alongside an experienced React dev in this full-day workshop.
Why should you join?
If you have been curious about getting a basic understanding of React, this workshop will get you up to speed. We’ll cover the basics of how to get set up, what the React ecosystem looks like right now, and how to get started on the right foot towards building a complex and performant web app in React.
After this workshop, you’ll be able to...
Understand:
The strengths and weaknesses of React
How React fits into the modern web app ecosystem
The basics of how React works under the hood
Best practices for starting a new React project
How to avoid common pitfalls in larger projects
Do:
Spin up a boilerplate React app according to best practices
Build common UI elements “the React way”
Take advantage of React’s great performance
Architect complicated data flows in a scalable way
Your Instructor
Justin McCandless has been working on React apps professionally since 2015 and currently is working on bringing molecular simulation software to the web with React at Autodesk’s BioNano group. He’s passionate about open source software and the software development community. Github:
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Practical information
Where: Rithm School. 3338 17th St #100, San Francisco.
When: Saturday, 29th April 2017, start at 10 am (please arrive around 9.45)
What you should bring: Bring Your Own Laptop and snacks/lunch. Tea will be provided.
Participation fee: free.
About the organizers
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