Join us May 11 – A Starters Guide to Building APIs with Javascript
May 6, 2021The May 11 meetup will feature a topic we're super excited about - Building APIs with Javascript.
Tom Wilson, CEO of hyper63 and longtime speaker at ATO events, will deliver the topic. Tom is an experienced speaker and has been in technology for more than 25 years.
The meetup is FREE to attend as always, but does require a brief registration.
*Also, please note live programming begins at 12 noon ET sharp.
Contact the ATO team with questions at info@allthingsopen.org.
The Details
What: May 11 meetup - A Starters Guide to Building APIs with Javascript
When: Tuesday, May 11
Time: Live programming begins at 12 noon ET
Speaker: Tom Wilson, CEO of hyper63
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dyuLAohvSkGpE9C8T-18rg
Meetup Event Link: https://www.meetup.com/All-Things-Open-RTP-Meetup/events/277758930/
Talk Abstract: APIs (Application Program Interfaces) is how programs can talk with other programs and is a design consideration for many products. Let’s discuss: Why you should build an application with an API? What are the top 5 requirements of designing an API with examples? Some open-source javascript frameworks that can help you design and build your API.
In order to get the most out of this talk, you should have a good understanding of http REST protocol and general application development. Familiarity with javascript and technologies like NodeJS and Express would be a plus.
In this talk, you should come away with a good understanding of why you should consider building an API in your application, key good practices every API should include, and how you could implement an API using Javascript.
Speaker Bio: Tom Wilson is the CEO and Founder of hyper63, LLC a company focused on developer happiness. Tom has been in technology for 25+ years and has led teams over the years to build multiple enterprise applications, including GuardianRx at Carepoint, Xeris at ExcelleRx, and EireneRx and MedWise at Tabula Rasa Healthcare (ticker symbol TRHC), a publicly traded company where he served as Chief Technology Innovation Officer (CTIO). Tom has also been involved in the technology and open-source community since 2007. He started the Charleston (South Carolina) Ruby meetup and Charleston JS meetup and loves talking with other technologists about software development. Tom these days focuses on Javascript, Functional Javascript, SvelteJS, APIs and hyper63. Tom has spoken and given workshops at several events including All Things Open and OpenSource 101. Tom is married with two children - a boy 12 years old and a girl 6 years old. He lives in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and enjoys boating and attempting to play golf.
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