JavaScript Monthly Meetup

This month the meetup will have a focus on functional programming.

In the beginner section, we'll be covering the rules of functional programming and the various advantages and disadvantages. You can check out a basic plan and see some code samples on github (https://github.com/hbaughman/lijs_functional).

In the advanced section, we'll be talking about how immutable.js (https://facebook.github.io/immutable-js/) can make functional programming easier with an emphasis on it's use with Redux. In addition to being immutable (as you might expect), immutable.js is lazily evaluated which allows you to do some very cool shenanigans that would normally cause memory issues.

We'll be going over the (somewhat arcane) syntax the immutable docs use, but if you want to take a peak before the meetup, I found this comment (https://www.reddit.com/r/javascript/comments/3n8k8u/could_someone_please_help_me_decipher_the/) very instructive.

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Our monthly Meetup will cover all things JavaScript, from plain JavaScript to JavaScript frameworks and libraries.

The Meetup will be divided into two segments:

1. Beginner (6:00-7:30 PM)

• During this time, we will primarily focus on the fundamental concepts of JavaScript.

• We will also cover the basics of popular JavaScript libraries, including jQuery and Node.js.

• Make sure to RSVP and bring your laptops! We will be working through several code examples.

• At this time, food will not be provided. Please make sure to eat in advance or feel free to bring food. There are also several great restaurants located within walking distance.

2. Advanced (7:30-9:00 PM)

• During this time, we will focus on more advanced concepts in JavaScript and JavaScript libraries.

We will post the agenda for this Meetup closer to the scheduled date.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

• Justin