ReactJS and Flux Introduction with Hands on (Laptop required)

What is it

React is already having a huge impact on the way we think about Web UI development. This is a hands on event where you can come and hear about the basics of React. You can also try out coding in React using the laptop that you bring, so that you can be productive. The aim of this hack session is to inculcate an interest to pursue React seriously.

It's a great chance to discuss the pain points in general web development too. Don't miss it!

Intended audience

Startups in CBE who are into mobile app development, individual hackers.

Requirement

• Please bring your laptops for trying out stuff.

• Also bring dongles, we will not be able to provide internet to all the members.

• We will break for lunch for 1 hour, please make your arrangements for lunch.

• If you have a laptop and an internet connection, we can figure out what we want during the session. If you can wait until just before 23rd, I may put up a bundle that you can download as course material. But having internet is a good thing, we can lookup stuff as we learn

Agenda

• Basics of react

• Props and State

• Various examples covering the basics

• Introduction to flux - why and how

• We will do a simple app with and without flux. We will be building the game at http://www.liamqma.me/react-memory-game/

Speaker

(Saro) is part of Ajira(www.ajira.tech) and he currently does a real world project in React. This is his first project in React and would be happy to share his learnings and experiences with all of you. He blogs at https://medium.com/@oldweaver.