talk.js - August 2024! Frontend debugging x Backend with NestJS

Welcome back to **talk.js**, JS enthusiasts 👋! We have an exciting lineup for you today, featuring two insightful talks that cover your full development stack. First up, we'll explore one of the hottest backend frameworks in the JavaScript ecosystem: NestJS, showcasing its applications in large scale companies like Rakuten. And following up, we'll shift gear to dive deep into the world of frontend debugging with the hidden powers of browser DevTools. Be prepared for a lot of fun!

This is an in-person event at Rakuten Asia office at CapitaGreen. (We truly thank Rakuten team for kindly hosting this).

Please also fill in this form when you sign up: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R7QX53K

P/S: Majulah Singapura! Happy 59th birthday Singapore! #SG59

🎙 Talks

1. Getting Started with NestJS: Introduction, Features and Real-World Use Case - Hana Fatinah

About the talk:
NestJS has been gaining massive popularity in the past few years, making it one of the frameworks that is necessary for developers to learn. In this interactive Tech Talk, we will explore the fundamentals of NestJS, its application and benefits in industry-leading companies like Rakuten. Join us for a discussion, quick demos, and key insights into this powerful framework.

About the speaker:
Hana is a Software Engineer who is passionate about building scalable applications with accessible UI. Started as a UI/UX designer, she has quickly learned necessarily skills required in Software Engineering, moving between Frontend and Backend engineering through several projects and hackathons. Recently, she is interested in applying best coding practices in her day-to-day work, such as test driven development and clean code.

2. Frontend Debugging Beyond the Basics - Trung Vo

About the talk:
As a web developer, you've likely relied on console.log countless times—but what if there’s a more efficient way to debug? Yet, many overlook the vast capabilities of browser DevTools that go far beyond basic logging.
In this session, we’ll reveal hidden gems within DevTools, showcasing powerful techniques and underutilised features that can transform your debugging approach. We’ll cover everything from debugging hidden elements to harnessing tools like Visual Coverage, Animation Timeline, Performance panels, and many more. Prepare to receive around 20 tips that will elevate your debugging game and streamline your workflow.
Many of us miss out on essential DevTools features simply because we assume they’re common knowledge. Consider this an information buffet—I’ll lay out a range of tools for you to choose from. Let’s dive in with curiosity and reshape the way you approach debugging!

About the speaker:
Trung Vo, web expert with 10 years of experience, Google Developer Expert in Angular, fosters web dev communities and speaks globally, based in Singapore.

• https://github.com/trungvose
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/trungvose
• https://www.twitter.com/trungvose

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📋 Schedule
7.00pm Doors open - mingle with guests and speakers
7.30pm Start of event - opening segment by host
7.40pm Start of scheduled talks
8.40pm Open announcements - open segment for anyone to make announcements
9.00pm End of event

🎤 Open announcements
- Are you stuck with a problem in your project, and looking for suggestions?
- Any tips you've learned and want to share?
- An upcoming event you want to promote?
- Are you hiring, looking to be hired, or new to Singapore and just want to introduce yourself?
Feel free to share with the audience during the open announcements segment!

📣 Want to speak next month?
Submit your talk: https://github.com/SingaporeJS/talk.js/issues
Or connect with us on Telegram:

• The casual chat: https://t.me/chatjs
• The announcement channel: https://t.me/singaporejs