About us
ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!
If you have a passion for all things JavaScript and the modern web ecosystem, join the JavaScript HTX group! Every month, we bring together like-minded developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts to connect, learn, and share insights through great presentations and discussions.
While our roots are in React, we’ve expanded our horizons! We now cover the full-stack JavaScript ecosystem—from frontend frameworks and UI architecture to robust backend services, databases, tooling, and everything in between (Node.js, TypeScript, Next.js, databases, DevOps, and more).
### What do you want to learn about? Or, do you want to present?
We want this group to reflect what you want to explore.
- Suggest a Topic: Reach out and let us know what full-stack tools, architectures, or challenges you want to dive deeper into.
- Take the Stage: Want to share a project, demo a new tool, or teach a concept? Take a shot at presenting! Whether it's your first time or your fiftieth, we’ve got your back.
Suggest a talk OR give a presentation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9QId1wRGF5rKc6kTO8pQHzo0mXEhPmPPNk56GoU9gl2EnFA/viewform
Stay connected with us!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reacthtx
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/react-htx/
Slack (signup form): https://forms.gle/WqH57Se7wXLdkg3r5
Every session is recorded and shared on Youtube. Feel free to browse past presentations: https://www.youtube.com/@react-htx/streams
Upcoming events
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JavaScript HTX: NPM & Building Web Applications with Express.js
The Ion Houston, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, USReady to move beyond basic JavaScript and step into the world of backend development? Join JavaScript HTX for a hands-on workshop where we’ll dive into Node Package Manager (NPM) and build server-side applications using Express.js.
Whether you're looking to solidify your understanding of Node.js ecosystem tools or build your first API, this session will give you practical experience with real-world web development patterns.
What We’ll Cover:
- NPM Essentials: Understanding packages, managing dependencies, and working with package.json.
- Getting Started With Express: Setting up a server from scratch.
- Routing & Middleware: Handling HTTP requests (GET, POST, etc.) and leveraging Express middleware.
- Building Functional APIs: Creating clean, structured backend endpoints for web applications.
🛠️ Prerequisites & What to Bring:
- Knowledge: A basic understanding of modern JavaScript (variables, functions, async/await).
- Set-up: We will be using GitHub Codespaces. An account at github.com is required.
Who Should Attend?
Developers, students, self-taught programmers, and hobbyists looking to expand their JavaScript skills into backend web development. All experience levels are welcome, but familiarity with basic JavaScript syntax will help you get the most out of this session!Come code, learn, and connect with the Houston JS community. See you there!
Don't forget to fill out our community survey to let us know what full-stack topics, tools, and challenges you want to tackle next!
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