August 2024 SFNode Meetup

SFNode is a community meetup. At every meetup, we try to have a mix of beginner and advanced talks. If you want to host or want to speak, please create an issue on the SFNode Github.

We are looking for all types of speakers: ones that have done it before and first-timers! Send us a message and we are happy to help prepare for a talk.

We would like to thank our host: Jutsu, NEAR AI and Homebrew 🙏

Schedule
6:00pm - Doors Open
6:30pm - Opening Remarks
6:40pm - Talk: The Intersection of JavaScript and AI: Building Autonomous AI Agents with JavaScript by Zahidul Islam
7:10pm - Talk: Building Real-Time Surveys with SolidJS and PartyKit: A Practical Approach by Pillippa Perez Pons
7:40pm - Open Mic and Social Time
8:30pm - Doors close

Talk #1 Abstract:
The Intersection of JavaScript and AI: Building Autonomous AI Agents with JavaScript. Join us for an insightful talk where you'll explore the world of Generative AI and Autonomous Agents, and discover how these technologies are relevant to you as a developer. Come with an open mind and your laptop—we’re going to learn a lot and have some fun along the way!

Speaker: Zahidul Islam
X: https://twitter.com/zahidsharp
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahiduli/

Talk #2 Abstract:
Building Real-Time Surveys with SolidJS and PartyKit: A Practical Approach
This talk will explore how to build real-time, interactive surveys using SolidJS and PartyKit. We will delve into the integration of these technologies to create responsive and dynamic survey experiences. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of SolidJS for building fast and efficient web applications and how PartyKit can be leveraged for real-time data synchronization. By the end of the session, you'll have a practical understanding of how to implement real-time features in your web projects and enhance user engagement with live feedback mechanisms.

Url to Slides or GitHub Repo
Backend: https://github.com/Pillin/survey-sync-backend
Frontend: https://github.com/Pillin/survey-sync-frontend

Speaker: Pillippa Perez Pons
X: https://twitter.com/_pilliin_
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ignaciapons/

Open mic
Open mic time gives attendees 2-3 minutes of time to talk to the entire group. This is the time to debut a new project, announce upcoming events or let people know they're hiring.
Upcoming Events

• NodeSchool SF - Last Saturday of the month