Reactive Game Development for the Discerning Hipster

Explore a conference talk from JSConf 2014 that challenges perceptions of functional programming in JavaScript. Dive into the world of reactive programming as the speaker attempts to create a browser-based game with ponies using RxJS in just 30 minutes. Learn how functional reactive programming can solve common issues like callback hell and discover its practical applications in game development. Gain insights into how academic concepts from functional programming can be applied to real-world JavaScript projects, potentially revolutionizing your approach to handling asynchronous operations and complex game logic.