MVC Patterns, Frameworks & Templates

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/2/9/4/event_73049332.jpegFor our December meetup, Alvin Crespo (http://alvincrespo.com/) will be speaking on JavaScript MVC design patterns as well as demonstrating some JavaScript frameworks that make the task of implementing MVC code, much quicker and easier.

This talk will include a brief overview of frameworks like Backbone and Spine, as well as instruction on best practices for creating Models, Controllers and Views with tools like John Resig's Micro-Templates, Mustache.js and Event Binding models.

http://documentcloud.github.com/backbone/

http://spinejs.com/

After the presentation | demonstration, we will go around the room introducing ourselves and asking the group for advice | opinions on any JavaScript-related issues members are facing.

This meeting is being hosted by Google, located on Floor 3 at 5 Cambridge Center in Cambridge, MA. A one minute walk from Kendall T station.

Pizza and drinks will also be provided by Google. What generous hosts!

Doors open at 6:30pm, and the talk begins aprox. 6:45-7:15pm

Please RSVP and bring guests. :)