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Join up with local JavaScripters to learn from technical speakers, participate in code jams, and network with the Atlanta JS community. All skill levels welcome!
This meetup group will post its own events as well as syndicate events from Vue.js Atlanta, ReactATL, and Modern Web ATL - Alpharetta.
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Upcoming events (2)
See all- Modern Web ATL: AI + Angular, Dev Communities, Low-Code, Zero to Full StackImproving, Alpharetta, GA
Join us for the next Modern Web ATL meetup in Alpharetta!
May 14th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Improving Offices in AlpharettaCheck out these awesome speakers we have lined up for you:
Getting started in the new Angular building on the RAGstack with Tracy Lee
Angular is going through a renaissance, and many things are changing! This talk will go through some of the new features in Angular and show you how easy it is to get started in the "new" Angular as well as how to implement the RAGstack using OpenAI, Datastax, and Cohere.. We'll guide you through the essentials, from setting up your development environment to understanding the core concepts and best practices of Angular.
Zero to Full Stack - 60 Arguments for Convention over Configuration with Ady Ngom
Imagine you're handed the keys to a car, but there's a catch: the car is in pieces, and it's up to you to put it all together. You're not a mechanic, and while you're puzzling over engine parts and gearbox components, you can't help but think, "There has to be a better way."
Welcome to "Zero to Full Stack - 60 Arguments for Convention over Configuration" where we propose just that—a better way to build web applications without getting bogged down in the mechanics.
In this presentation, we won't literally be assembling cars, but we will explore the concept of "Convention over Configuration" as a means to streamline the software development process. Think of it as choosing a car that's not only assembled but also comes with an intuitive, supportive dashboard that lets you focus on the journey ahead, rather than the nuts and bolts under the hood.The Low-Code You Don’t Know with Cecelia Martinez
When you think of low-code, you probably think of cookie-cutter templates, simple drag-and-drop UIs, and limited functionality. You may also think that, as a “real” software developer, low-code tools aren’t for you.
Well, not all low-code tools are created equally, and low-code is only increasing in popularity. In a recent survey of 1200+ developers and tech leaders, 63% of organizations said they will develop the majority of their apps using low-code platforms by the end of 2024*. With the advent of AI-powered platforms, low-code can accelerate your development process and help you build high-quality, full-stack apps at scale for the mission-critical problems your team is trying to solve.
Learn how the full-stack low-code platform OutSystems helps you leverage your existing developer skills with tools like JavaScript, .NET, and SQL to build apps faster and help you hone your software development skills along the way. The low-code you don’t know could be the future of how you develop software, and help you set you apart in our rapidly-changing tech landscape.Cultivating Value Through Developer Communities with Ronald Williams
Developer communities stand as vibrant hubs of innovation, collaboration, and learning. This presentation delves into the intrinsic value that developer communities bring to the forefront of business development. By examining the diverse facets of these communities, we uncover their profound impact on fostering creativity, accelerating skill development, and driving technological advancements.
We will explore the transformative effects of community-driven initiatives through the ideologies of value creation and value capture.
By understanding the dynamics of developer communities and embracing their principles, you will gain valuable insights into harnessing the full potential of collaborative ecosystems. Whether you're a community professional or developer who has acquired a community, this presentation will inspire you to engage with and contribute to developer communities, unlocking new opportunities for growth, innovation, and collective success! - Beyond Boilerplate Resolvers: A Compiler-Based Approach to Building GraphQL APIsTech Square ATL, Atlanta, GA
Hey Everyone! We're partnering with ReactATL, Modern Web Atl, and Vue.js Atlanta to host Rob Dominguez from Hasura!
Join us at 6:30 for food and networking. The speaker starts around 7!
Speaker: Rob Dominguez, Senior Software Engineer, Hasura
Beyond Boilerplate Resolvers: A Compiler-Based Approach to Building GraphQL APIs
Building CRUD APIs is boring. Operating APIs at scale is hard. GraphQL is easy to consume but hard to create and expose. REST APIs have their own challenges. As a backend engineer, how do you escape this loop of writing a lot of boilerplate code and optimizing for performance and security?
In this talk, we will go over the complexities of creating a GraphQL API and how the compiler-based approach to APIs can accelerate 60-70% of your API work.
Key Takeaways:- Why GraphQL is hard
- Resolver vs. compiler approach
- Automating CRUD APIs with the Hasura GraphQL Engine
- Writing non-trivial business logic code in Node
- Performance benchmarks
Are you navigating the complexities of GraphQL API creation and striving for high performance in your Node backend stack? Whether you're a GraphQL enthusiast, a Node developer, or someone striving for optimal API performance, this talk will equip you enough to accelerate your API creation journey and focus on meaningful backend work.
About the Speaker:
Rob Dominguez is a senior software engineer at Hasura, where he ostensibly focuses on documentation—though he'd argue it's just a fancy way of avoiding real work. Despite his technical acumen in AI, tooling, and TypeScript, Rob is a self-described lazy developer. He insists this laziness is actually efficiency, a claim met with both amusement and applause by his peers who realize it’s actually quite strategic.Rob’s true passion lies in sharing insights and learning from others; he’s constantly seeking to expand his island of knowledge as his shore of ignorance grows.
Location:
We are at Tech Square ATL in the Clubhouse. The entrance is on Ambercrombie Pl NW, between Spring St and Williams St, close to LA Fitness and only a few blocks away from the Midtown and North Ave. MARTA stations.Paid parking is available at the Centergy One parking deck, located right next door.
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