How to ace the Frontend Interview + Make a React Project!

🚀✨Are you ready to level up your frontend development skills and ace those interviews? Join us at Tech Day for an immersive workshop that dives into the fundamentals of React and the art of acing frontend interviews!

Overview:

✨Welcome to first workshop of Tech Day! In this session, we'll delve into the world of frontend development with a focus on React. Led by the esteemed Andrew Connelly, Vice President of Deutsche Bank, this workshop promises to equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to excel in frontend web development and nail your next interview. Additionally, get ready for a unique opportunity to create a React project in real time, an experience you can proudly showcase on your CV!

What to Expect:

• Mastering React Basics💻: Gain a solid understanding of React and learn how to leverage its powerful features to build dynamic and interactive user interfaces for web applications!

• Insider Tips for Frontend Interviews🎓: Andrew will share invaluable insights and practical advice on how to prepare for and succeed in frontend development interviews. Learn the most common use cases in frontend web development and discover what employers are looking for in candidates!

• Hands-On React Project 🛠️: Put your newfound knowledge into practice by working on a React project guided by Andrew Connelly himself. Get hands-on experience and learn best practices for building modern, responsive web applications. Plus, create a project in real time that you can proudly showcase on your CV!

• Networking & Fun🍕🎁: Connect with fellow attendees over delicious snacks and drinks, and take the opportunity to network with industry professionals. Plus, don't forget to grab some awesome swag to commemorate your participation in this exciting workshop!

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to sharpen your frontend development skills, gain insider insights, and kickstart your career in web development. Register now and embark on this journey towards frontend mastery with us! 🌟✨

Agenda

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Speaker

Andrew Connelly - Deutsche Bank (Vice President)

Andrew is a software engineer specialising in frontend at Deutsche Bank and a Computer Science graduate of the University of Leeds.

Hosted By

Patty O'Callaghan, Organizer

Patty is a Venezuelan living in Scotland. She has +20 years of experience in the tech industry and a background education in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. She is a Tech Lead at Charles River Laboratories.

In her free time, Patty is a dedicated mentor and educator, leading a Code Club for 10-15 year-olds at her local school. Additionally, she's an organiser at Google Developers Group Glasgow, serves as an Ambassador for Google's Women Techmakers, and is recognised as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Machine Learning.

She is very passionate about AI and loves sharing her knowledge and expertise with others, frequently giving talks and technical workshops on various technologies and topics related to it, especially Web Machine Learning.

José Enrique Calderón Sanz, Organizer

JP Morgan Chase - VP - Lead Software Engineer

Cleyra Uzcategui, Organizer

Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Lewis Shearer, Team member

S2 student at Jordanhill School 🏫 | Passionate coder 🧑🏻‍💻|

Marzia Deodato, Organizer

Sophie McCartney, Team member

Hi I'm Sophie!

I'm currently a first year student at Strathclyde University studying a MEng in Computer Science. I'm a Google Women's Techmaker and an organiser of GDG Glasgow.
I'm currently the Vice President of Strathclydes Coding Society and a lead organiser of StrathHack 2023. I'm a volunteer with Impact Arts, helping older people learn how to use phones and iPads.

I'm passionate about UI/UX and web design and want to learn more about these areas.

Ishita Narsiker, Team member

Delia Paternina, Team member

Software Engineer with a background in Civil Engineering and video games testing

Habib Ogunsola, Team member

Frontend Developer experienced in building performant and scalable web apps.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-glasgow-presents-how-to-ace-the-frontend-interview-make-a-react-project/.