January 2025 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: Productboard for hosting us this month 🙏

Schedule
6:00pm - Doors Open
6:30pm - Opening Remarks
6:40pm - Talk: JavaScript Meets AI Agents: Developing the Workforce of the Future by Zahidul Islam
7:10pm - Talk: What does Node.js Compat really mean? by James Snell
7:40pm - Open Mic and Social Time
8:30pm - Doors close

Talk #1 Abstract:
JavaScript Meets AI Agents: Developing the Workforce of the Future by Zahidul Islam
In this talk, "JavaScript Meets AI Agents: Developing the Workforce of the Future," we’ll explore how JavaScript, one of the most versatile programming languages, is revolutionizing the world of AI agents. As businesses increasingly adopt AI-driven solutions, autonomous agents are emerging as a key component in reshaping workflows, enhancing productivity, and driving innovation.

Join us as we dive into how JavaScript powers the development of intelligent AI agents capable of automating complex tasks and acting as AI teammates in real-world applications. We'll cover the architecture of these agents, the tools and frameworks driving their creation, and practical use cases that demonstrate their potential in modern industries. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of how to leverage JavaScript to build, customize, and scale AI agents that can augment human capabilities and redefine the future of work.

Get ready to see how JavaScript is not only a tool for web development but also a driving force behind intelligent, autonomous systems transforming the global workforce.

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

Talk #2 Abstract:
What does compatibility with Node.js really mean? In the beginning there was just Node.js. Today, however, we have more non-browser JavaScript runtimes like Bun, Deno, and Cloudflare Workers -- all of which are attempting to achieve some degree of Node.js compatibility. But what does that even really mean? What hurdles exist to achieving compatibility? What makes it so difficult? What gaps currently still exist?

Speaker: James Snell
BlueSky: [@jasnell.me](https://bsky.app/profile/jasnell.me)
Mastodon: @jasnell

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