React.js for Beginners [3-Night Workshop]

This is a three-night introductory course on React.js (http://facebook.github.io/react/) - the highly popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces.

DATES:

• Tues, Aug 18th - 6:30 - 9:30pm

• Wed, Aug 19th - 6:30 - 9:30pm

• Thur, Aug 20th - 6:30 - 9:30pm

AGENDA:

5:45pm: food

6:30pm: workshop starts

PREP WORK:

1. Have Git installed on your laptop

2. Create a GitHub account (if you don’t have one)

3. Be familiar with npm and how it works (installing dependencies, etc.)

GOALS:

• Learn the fundamental concepts of React

• Learn to apply those concepts through building small apps

We'll start with the absolute basics, so you don't need any experience with React in order to enroll. However, we do expect you to be comfortable using JavaScript.

Each day will be split into two modules. The first module consists of a lecture, while the second consists of programming tasks, where the you and a partner will apply your newly acquired knowledge via pair programming.

Please ONLY sign up if you can make all 3 days. There will be no refunds.

The instructor is Per Harald Borgen (https://github.com/perborgen), a Norwegian entrepreneur, web developer and Founders & Coders (http://www.foundersandcoders.com/) graduate. He's been working with React.js the past six months, using it to build a variety if different apps. He's currently a front-end developer at a Norwegian startup called Xeneta (https://xeneta.com/).

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TOPICS INCLUDE:

• JSX syntax

• Components & structure

• Props & State

• Interactivity

• The virtual DOM

• React's one-directional data flow

... and much more!

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FAQ:

1. What do I need to bring?

Your laptop and whatever IDE you use to code. You will be paired up with a partner for the exercise portion.

2. Are there any prerequisites for this course?

Yes, you should be comfortable with JavaScript. This course is better suited for people that are already developers.

3. Why are you charging for this course?

We're using the fees collected to buy everyone food and drinks. It comes out to be around $16/night.

4. Can I attend if I can only make one or two out of the three days?

No, please only sign up if you can attend all three nights since space is limited.

5. Will you offer refunds?

No, since spots are limited and demand is high, we want you to be sure you can make it before you sign up.

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SPONSORS:

A big thanks to our sponsors!

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Hook & Loop (http://www.hookandloopnyc.com/) is an internal creative agency and R&D think-tank for Infor, a software company that specializes in enterprise software ranging from financial systems and resource planning to supply chain and customer relationships. And they are currently hiring front-end dev (http://www.hookandloopnyc.com/careers/)s!

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Founders & Coders (http://www.foundersandcoders.com/) is a not-for-profit social enterprise and freelance co-operative that is owned and managed by graduates of its free coding program.

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Xeneta (https://xeneta.com/) is the world's largest online sea freight intelligence platform.

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If you would like to sponsor or speak at one of our events, please email Joanne at joanne.daudier@valtech.com .