[DENVER]: Intro to React.js

Do you have some experience with HTML/CSS and JavaScript and want to take your UI skills one step further?

In this class we are going to learn how to build websites with React.js, a JavaScript library developed by facebook.

By the end of the class, each participant will have a search-based app that fetches data and live filters the data based on search terms. You will have a solid foundation in React and will be able to build your own React projects.

Examples on companies/websites using React: https://github.com/facebook/react/wiki/Sites-Using-React

React provides a structure and a pattern, all logic is regular JavaScript. This means that there are only a few core React concepts we need to learn before we can start coding some pretty elaborate UI's. React is A LOT of fun to use and if you are asking yourself if this is for you, the answer is yes.

You will get a thorough introduction to React.js. We are going to cover some of the core concepts of React and the majority of our time together will be spent on coding.

If you do not have experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript but still want to attend, we recommend completing the following two tracks on Codecademy:

• http://www.codecademy.com/en/tracks/web : covers HTML and CSS

• https://www.codecademy.com/learn/javascript : covers JavaScript

LOCATION:
Turing School of Software and Design 1510 Blake Street, Basement Denver, CO 80202

PARKING:
There are various paid parking options in the area ranging from $8 - $15. Tivoli Garage is a 10min walk away, rates are 6$/day, sometimes free on weekends.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. See the Codecademy tracks above if you want to participate but don't have prior experience in these three languages.

• Your laptop and charger.

• Wifi & power strips will be provided

QUESTIONS?
We're here to help! If you have additional questions or would like to talk further before signing up for a class, please contact Bree Thomas (bree@girldevelopit.com).

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All attendees are expected to abide by the Girl Develop It Code of Conduct (http://www.girldevelopit.com/codeofconduct).