Asynchronous Events and Architecture w/ Django

Jon Brelig: Asynchronous Events and Architecture

Abstract:

Processing async events outside the scope of web requests is a requirement of nearly every web application today. We'll review setting up a message-oriented architecture, implementation of celery within django, pros/cons of the various message brokers, chaining requests together, queue monitoring, and various caveats throughout.

Speaker Bio:

Jon Brelig is a serial entrepreneur with a focus on developing compelling mobile and web experiences for consumers. Prior to co-founding InfoScout, Jon was the founder and CEO of both SkiReport.com (acquired by Vail Resorts) and FantasyBook (acquired by Citizen Sports and later Yahoo!)

Schedule:

6:00pm - Check in and socialize. There will be pizza and drinks provided by InfoScout!

6:45pm - Lightning talks (if we have any)

7:00pm - Jon's Talk

7:45pm - Q&A w/ Jon

8:30pm - Time to head home

Notes from InfoScout:

• Doors will open at 6:00pm to allow enough time for the check-in process.

• InfoScout is generously providing us with their venue space and food. Let's make sure we treat it with respect and clean up after ourselves.

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