Name: React IL February Meetup - Powered by Loox
Start: 2025-02-24T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-02-24T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Loox

Get ready for our February meetup - powered by Loox!
Check out their fantastic career opportunities at [this link](https://loox.app/careers)!

**Agenda:**
18:00 - **Meet & Mingle**

18:30 - **Opening words**

18:35 - **The story of Stores** - [Tom Slutsky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-slutsky/), Full Stack Engineer @ Loox

Discover how to build and integrate external stores in React using useSyncExternalStore. Through practical examples, we'll explore implementing a unified loading state system and enabling seamless communication between React and non-React code.
You'll learn how to architect clean solutions for state management challenges and create efficient selectors that help you write more maintainable applications. Whether you're building a complex dashboard or bridging different parts of your application, this talk will show you practical patterns that work at scale.

Tom is a senior software developer at @LOOX, where he engineers elegant solutions to tangled problems and makes React infrastructure look easy. A fan of sports and cooking, Tom is always ready to help, debate, and learn something new—preferably over a plate of something delicious.

19:05 - **Reacting to privacy** - [Oren Efraim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/orenefr/), Tech Leader @Check Point

In an era where user data security is paramount, building privacy-first applications is no longer optional—it's essential. This talk will explore how React developers can implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE), secure chat backups, and anonymized user communication, all while maintaining a seamless user experience. We'll dive into practical techniques, tools, and strategies to ensure privacy and security in chat applications, highlighting real-world challenges and solutions. The session includes a live demo showcasing how to build a secure chat app with React, demonstrating key concepts in action.

Key Takeaways:
How to implement end-to-end encryption in React applications.
Strategies for creating secure and private chat backups.
Balancing privacy and performance in frontend development.
Best practices for anonymized user communication.

Oren Efraim is a Tech Leader, Head of Backend Cloud Gilda at Check Point, and Community Leader of Node.js-IL. With extensive experience in backend development and cloud technologies, Oren specializes in cybersecurity and education. He combines technical expertise with a passion for fostering collaboration and innovation. Beyond his professional work, Oren mentors aspiring developers through the Magshimim Program, helping shape the next generation of tech professionals in Israel.

19:35 - **Break**

19:50 - **TanStack Start: A Fresh Take on React** -[Tal Moskovich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmosko/), Fullstack Engineer @ ImagenAI

In this talk, we'll explore what makes TanStack Start different and how it simplifies the development experience. Whether you're new to React or a seasoned developer, come discover how this framework removes common frustrations and makes building web apps enjoyable again. No dramatic changes required - just practical solutions that work the way you expect them to.

Tal is a software developer who loves to commit code and push personal boundaries. Beyond his role as a Fullstack Engineer @ ImagenAI, he manages a community and co-hosts a podcast at lotechni.dev, helping developers move beyond just coding skills. With a unique focus on the human aspects of tech careers, he coaches developers to evolve in their career journey.

20:20 - Raffle! 3 Webstorm Licences and a FREE TICKET to [ReactNext Conference](http://www.react-next.com/)!

Big thanks to [Loox](https://loox.app/), our host and sponsor, for this meetup!

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