Hello World

Ironbank Gates close from 5pm - we should have someone posted outside the K Road entrance to let you in - if this isnt the case buzz 205 on the intercom or drop Tim a line on 021 260 3762

Schedule:

6:30pm - Intro

6:40pm - Introduction to Knockout JS (Hady Osman)

Knockout is a javascript library that utilises the MVVM pattern to help create rich and responsive user interfaces with a clean underlying data model. The session would be a live demonstration of Knockout JS coding, whilst highlighting its point of difference from common DOM manipulation libraries such as jQuery.

7:15pm - CoffeeScript (Rowan Crawford)

There's a big gap between JavaScript and JavaScript: The Good Parts. CoffeeScript tries to bridge that gap. That, and all of its output passing JSLint, is why I <3 the CoffeeScript.

7:45pm - Pizza & Beer

8:10pm - Case Study - Javascript in Tight Loops (Jordan Bullivant)

I recently completed a canvas project with some neat effects ( http://exocomics.com/200 ). Using the scene as a case study, I'd like to share some interesting things that I learned along the way - I'll be talking about optimising javascript for tight, fast loops, and discussing the current performance of javascript for full-frame animation.

8:45pm - Wrap up