Explore a groundbreaking approach to JavaScript app development in this JSConf EU conference talk by Pete Hunt. Dive into React, the open-source JS library from Facebook and Instagram that challenges conventional wisdom. Learn about building views with JavaScript instead of templates, re-rendering entire applications upon data changes, and implementing a lightweight DOM and events system. Discover how React pushes the boundaries of web development through reusable components, virtual DOM, and improved performance. Gain insights into the framework's controversial design principles and their potential to revolutionize front-end development practices.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Separation of concerns
Reusable components
Virtual DOM
Performance
Taught by
JSConf
