Introduction to Reactive Programming in JavaScript

Calling all Suncoast JS devs, first Tuesday is coming up!

Join us as we learn about RxJS with Adam Recvlohe and Cycle.js with Josh Burgess

Introduction to Reactive Extensions (@adamrecvlohe)

Everything is a stream? Like a river? Not exactly. In this talk you will learn the history and principles of reactive programming. Questions to be answered are: What is reactive programming? What is an observer/observable? What is a stream? What are hot/cold observables? How does RxJS compare to x, y, z framework? And many more!

-About the Speaker-

Adam Recvlohe (https://www.meetup.com/suncoast-js/members/122437162/) is a Front-end Developer working in downtown St. Pete. He has used the excellent resources of the web to teach himself programming and is excited to share his knowledge with the greater Tampa Bay community.

Introduction to Cycle.js (@ (http://twitter.com/captivechains)_joshburgess)

Learn about the principles of reactive programming and the benefits of fully embracing it as a paradigm for modern UI development with Cycle.js, a functional and reactive JavaScript framework for cleaner code. How does Cycle compare to other currently popular UI libraries/frameworks, like React? How does its philosophy differ? What are its pros and cons? Come find out!

-About the Speaker-

Josh Burgess (https://www.meetup.com/suncoast-js/members/191319859/) is a full-stack software engineer currently living & working in Tampa, FL. He is passionate about JavaScript, open source, functional programming, and elegant UI architecture & design. Outside of programming, Josh is an automotive enthusiast and a musician who loves progressive & ambient music. He is also a co-organizer of ReactJS Tampa Bay.