Node.JS working with Kubernetes and React #LNM

We are exited to launch the first meetup at uSwitch and gather Node.JS enthusiasts for an evening with great talks, pizza and beer!

Meetup agenda:

5:50 - 6:00 PM - Register, grab a beer and a seat

6:00 - 6:45 PM - 1st talk (Node.js and Kubernetes by Luke Bond)

6:45 - 7:15 PM - Break time: pizza, beer and networking

7:15 - 8:00 PM - 2nd talk (Announcing Tapestry - Headless WordPress with React and Node by Jon Sherrard)

8:00 PM - Going to a local pub (Draft House (https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=draft%20house%20tower%20bridge&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=51494130,-123528,3676&tbm=lcl&rldimm=1860899568020878295&tbs=lf_msr:-1,lf_od:-1,lf_oh:-1,lf_pqs:EAE,lf:1,lf_ui:9&rlfi=hd:;si:1860899568020878295;mv:!1m3!1d1377.6012415283749!2d-0.07689800000002833!3d51.502890000000036!3m2!1i317!2i426!4f13.1;tbs:lf_msr:-1,lf_od:-1,lf_oh:-1,lf_pqs:EAE,lf:1,lf_ui:9)) to continue conversation

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Speakers and Talks:

Luke Bond (https://twitter.com/lukeb0nd) - DevOps Engineer

Node.js and Kubernetes

In this talk Luke will introduce Kubernetes to Node developers, discussing the advantages of running Node.js on Kubernetes, the kind of applications that are best suited to this, and give a demo of running a small distributed application on Kubernetes.

Luke is a developer turned DevOps engineer; over the years he has done a lot of work with Node.js and containers, including consulting for YLD helping help teams release software more regularly and with increased confidence by leveraging DevOps best practices and containers.

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Jon Sherrard (https://twitter.com/jshez) - Technical Architect at Shortlist Media (http://shortlist.studio/)

Announcing Tapestry - Headless WordPress with React and Node

Build for WordPress like it’s 2017 - React and Node.JS components, client-side navigation, modern CSS solutions, and Webpack - with no trade-offs like abandoning server-side rendering. I’d like to introduce a tool we’re building called Tapestry, and talk through the pain points of reproducing the theming layer of WordPress entirely in JavaScript.

Jon is a Technical Architect at Shortlist Media (http://shortlist.studio/) and has previously worked in the publishing industry for most of his career, moving from data-entry to technical implementations. Jon is interested in using and building tools that enable small teams to deliver cutting-edge, world-class websites.

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Thank You our Sponsors:

YLD (http://ww.yld.io)

YLD (http://www.yld.io) is a fast-growing, London-based Node.js firm, that delivers mission critical software to FTSE listed companies. We are experts in delivering large enterprise projects using the best of breed open source technologies. We build high performance, scalable software products to help our clients address their business and technology challenges and stay on top of their markets.

For more information, visit us at www.yld.io, YLD Blog (https://blog.yld.io/) for expert IT commentary, follow us on Twitter @YLDio (https://twitter.com/yldio) and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/yld).

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uSwitch (https://www.uswitch.com/)

uSwitch (https://www.uswitch.com/) exist to help people save money on their household bills. We use technology, data, and product development processes to build a better comparison and switching service. Our GitHub (https://github.com/uswitch)

Thank you uSwitch for sponsoring the venue, pizza and beers for the #LNM Meetup!

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Look forward to seeing you soon!

We are always looking for new speakers - please don't hesitate to reach out!

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How to find the office:

Go until the end of Copper Row where you will see this building (reception sign will say "ZPG"):

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