General Session Archives

14 01, 2017

Goldilocks Prototyping: Finding the fidelity that’s just right

By |2017-01-14T09:12:01-05:00January 14th, 2017|

Prototypes can serve a number of valuable purposes during the process of creating a website or mobile app. Finding the right fidelity takes into account a number of different considerations that can quickly evolve over the course of a project. A prototype can communicate a number of different design considerations to a wide variety of audiences. In this session, you’ll learn how to choose the right fidelity of prototype to help you gain alignment and garner valuable feedback. A number of different prototyping tools and techniques will be covered so you are better equipped to choose the right tool, at [...]

14 01, 2017

How to Build the Virtual DOM

By |2017-01-14T09:12:01-05:00January 14th, 2017|

For years front-end developers have bemoaned having to use the DOM; it's slow, inconsistent, and difficult to use. While libraries of the past provided better ways to interface with the DOM, recent libraries like React and Vue have instead implemented an entirely new DOM: the virtual DOM. Implementations of the virtual DOM allow developers to create and maintain UI components using entirely declarative interfaces that completely abstract away the real DOM. In this session, attendees will unlock the power of the virtual DOM through a step-by-step tutorial on the creation of a virtual DOM implementation in under 200 lines of [...]

14 01, 2017

Leading Hackers and Hacking Leaders

By |2017-01-14T09:12:01-05:00January 14th, 2017|

A master stops punches before they are thrown. Can you conquer conflict before it conquers you? It doesn't matter if you are a ranger at Burning Man, if you are running a hackerspace, if you are working for a startup, or if you need someone to drop their fists before they drop you -- you will face social challenges and how you answer those challenges will determine your future comfort or maybe even your present safety. Thriving in any situation where a community is involved requires certain skills. This talk covers skills that will help you navigate personal and professional [...]