useReactNYC Meetup #8 💕

For our 8th useReactNYC meetup, we're coming to Brooklyn! Join us at Work & Co. in DUMBO (231 Front Street, 3rd Floor) for amazing talks and tasty snacks.

We'd like to thank Work & Co for their sponsorship!

Be sure to check out our Code of Conduct at useReact.NYC.

Bringing Joy to the Web

The web is a powerful canvas for expression that is full of untapped potential. In this talk, I will show you some ways we can build fun, joyful, and inclusive experiences for everyone!

Melody is a web developer, designer, and visual storyteller based in Philly. Sometimes they'll cook up a fresh website that can generate beats, teach kids how to code, or even show you how to make some delicious tacos. You can find Melody on Twitter at @pixelyunicorn, and online at melody.dev!

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How to Test Everything in React

This talk will explore techniques for writing effective tests in React applications, from component unit tests to end-to-end feature tests. Not sure how to test React Hooks? We’ll talk about it! Plus, we’ll dive into the controversial world of snapshot testing, including Jest snapshots and visual regression testing.

As an Associate Technology Director at Work & Co, Sarah partners with clients including ALDO, Apple, Planned Parenthood and Virgin America to launch digital a range of products such as e-commerce platforms, mobile apps and employee tools. With an object-oriented programming background, Sarah has worked on large, complex projects in React and React Native, as well as Angular and Ruby on Rails.