Apr Event: How to cheat at testing in JavaScript, Boost Static Web App Perf

Hi Everyone! Thankfully we got a last-minute speaker to be able to put on the event this month - thanks folks! Looking forward to seeing you all at the event.
Make sure you update your RSVP now to help us know how many seats and pizzas/drinks to get!

We love our speakers; You're amazing and essential so let's hear from more of you for our upcoming May event!
Enjoy our sponsored pizza by PCCW Global | Console Connect and drinks sponsored by our mates over at CampJS, while networking with your peers, as is standard at our famous events 🍕 Thanks to Auto & General for hosting us!

Likewise, please join us and get involved with your many questions! Let's have a look at the details below...

⏱ Schedule:
6:15 PM - Arrive & mingle - wait at Gallery Level (GL) elevators for security and staff to let you up (same level as the train station)
6:30 PM - Welcome & introductions by Kevin Vanderbeken
6:45 PM - Talks begin…
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🧩 How to cheat at testing in JavaScript (and still have great tests) - Ashley Davis (x: @codecapers) - 30min
Testing is hard. When we do it well everything just works and it kinda feels like testing was a waste of time. When we do it badly, things are usually broken and we wished we had done more testing. What if you were told there was a better middle ground? A place somewhere in the middle where testing doesn't cost as much and can deliver a lot more bang for your buck...
In this talk, Ashley will cover various testing techniques that will make you more effective with much less effort.
Join software craftsman and author Ashley Davis and learn how to be more effective at testing in JavaScript.

⏱ Intermission / Networking - 30min

📕 Boosting Static Web Application Performance: Client-Side Techniques for Optimal User Experience - David Pitman (gh: David Pitman) - 20min
In this talk, David will explore a range of client-side techniques that can significantly enhance the performance of static web applications. Leverage the power of vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, to optimize web performance without relying on specific frameworks or server-side techniques. Gain insights into best practices and practical strategies to improve loading times, minimize resource consumption, and deliver a seamless user experience across devices.

⏱ Closing - Safe trip home folks!

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👉 Code of Conduct
BrisJS is dedicated to a harassment-free experience for everyone. Our anti-harassment policy can be found at: https://brisjs.org/#conduct
We expect everyone to abide by this straightforward policy to attend in person or interact online.

👉 Accessibility
The upper and lower car parks in Toowong Village are open until 10:30 at night, leaving plenty of time for you to leave after the event. BrisJS is wheelchair accessible from the taxi rank, car parks and train station, but please note the train station is only wheelchair accessible via the street after the centre closes at 9pm.

Please get in touch to present your insightful discoveries in the rapidly developing frontend or backend javascript world.
You're also welcome to get in touch with me at kevinv @brisjs.org (or tweet at @brisjs) for any information or future events.