Rick B: TypeScript+Content Delivery API & Lisa M: Design and neurodiversity

Introduction

After a couple of years hosting events in person, for one month only, we're going virtual again! This month, we're super excited to have Rick Butterfield and Lisa Matthews back with us. But this time, it's all happening online. No need to travel; just grab a cuppa, get comfy at your desk, and join us from wherever you are. It's going to be a bit different, but absolutely brilliant.

Rick will be showing how we can combine the Content Delivery API and Webhooks to generate strongly Typed Models to generate static websites. This talk covers key ideas to speed up our time to getting Content Delivery API powered websites up and running.

Lisa will be sharing her experiences as a neurodiverse content professional and highlighting examples of great functionality that empower not just neurodiverse users but everyone.

Rick Butterfield: Generating a TypeScript OpenAPI client from Umbraco's Content Delivery API

The launch of Umbraco 12 saw the release of the powerful Content Delivery API. Combined with Webhooks introduced in Umbraco 13, this makes an impressive combo for working with statically generated websites.In this talk, we'll explore the practical step-by-step process of setting up a website (Astro in this demo) to use Umbraco's Content Delivery API by dynamically generating a TypeScript client using `openapi-typescript-codegen`.We'll also discover how including other community packages can enhance the workflow by generating strongly typed TypeScript models and simplifying the process of building on the front end. Plus, how we can use this same tooling for creating packages for the new Umbraco backoffice, Bellisima!As trends show more developers opting to go headless and use static generation.

Lisa Matthews: Accessible design, neurodiverse designer
As a neurodiverse content professional working in digital design, I often encounter products and services that leave me exasperated and bamboozled. My design journey began with Windows 95, and the increasing complexity of IoT and software ecosystems has significantly influenced my approach to design, and effect my experience as an end-user of tech. At Nexer Digital, we work as a team to better understand and overcome user experience UX challenges. In this talk, I'll share personal insights and highlight some examples of great functionality that empower not just neurodiverse users, but everyone.

Who Should Attend:

This event is perfect for anyone in the digital space—developers, designers, and content creators interested in the latest web technologies and inclusive design. Learn from Rick Butterfield about leveraging Umbraco's Content Delivery API and TypeScript for more efficient web development, and from Lisa Matthews on making digital experiences accessible and empowering for all users, especially those who are neurodiverse.

Agenda:
The agenda is for guidance at Umbraco Manchester we can be a bit fluid with times :-)
19:00 - Welcome
19:10 - Lisa Mathews: Accessible design, neurodiverse designer
19:30 - Rick Butterfield: Generating a TypeScript OpenAPI client from Umbraco's Content Delivery API
20:15 - informal chat

Why It's Worth Attending:

Enhance your skills and projects by applying cutting-edge techniques and inclusive design principles learned here. You'll leave with actionable insights for improving web development workflows and creating more user-friendly digital products, setting you up for professional growth and project success.

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