Presentations by Joe Karlsson

High Performance React Applications - Web Rebels

React is built with performance in mind. But when is React slow? In this talk we’ll discuss common bottlenecks in React and when you might be making your program work harder than it should.

Jun 04, 2018 2,317 1

Never Work For Free: Career Advice for New and Veteran Developers

Join me as I uncover industry insights from experienced developers, as I breakdown critical career advice for job-seekers of all levels! You will leave with practical advice and tips for growing your career.

May 01, 2018 2,521 1

The Difference Between (Dead) Cats and Dogs in Film

There is a famous double standard in cinema, but it's not the one you're thinking of.

Apr 09, 2018 2,034 1

High Performance React Applications - 60 mins

React is built with performance in mind. But when is React slow? In this talk we’ll discuss common bottlenecks in React and when you might be making your program work harder than it should.

Feb 28, 2018 3,818 1

Building a GraphQL Client in JavaScript

GraphQL is awesome! After only a year it has got a lot of attention from the community. Many implementations have emerged and it’s just getting better. Is GraphQL right for you? Is it a query language or runtime? In this talk I am going to take you from 0 to hero. ;)

Feb 21, 2018 3,408 0

How to Ace the Coding Interview

I am here to help you through the coding interview process. Learn how to uncover the hints and hidden details in a question, discover how to break down a problem into manageable chunks, develop techniques to unstick yourself when stuck, learn (or re-learn) core computer science concepts.

Feb 15, 2018 2,703 1

Functional Programming For People That Hate Math

Many of us have heard of Functional Programming, and all the benefits it is supposed to bring to our code. You may have also heard that it's really hard and kinda "mathy." You will learn how can it be applied to the real-world without have a Master degree in Mathematics.

Feb 10, 2018 3,081 1

Extreme Web Performance Optimization

The web has made great progress in enabling fast experiences, but building a fast site today isn’t trivial. At Best Buy, we want to build a performance culture in order to create a better shopping experience for our customers. In this talk, I will show you how to find and fix the most common web performance bottlenecks to improve your UX by using tools like Lighthouse and Chrome DevTools, and discover the latest browser APIs (e.g. Service Workers, Async Images, Fetch Priorities) to get more control over your loading experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv-l3-tJgGk

Feb 09, 2018 1,951 1

Software Is Impermanent, and So Are You

Every tool, framework and language you are using today will be considered outdated in the next couple of years. How do you keep up in world where everything you love will die? Together, we will study the languages and ideas in programming that have withstood the test of time, in order to determine what you can learn today that will have the greatest impact on your career in 50 years.

Feb 08, 2018 0 0

High Performance React Applications

React is built with performance in mind. But when is React slow? In this talk we’ll discuss common bottlenecks in React and when you might be making your program work harder than it should.

Jan 30, 2018 1,890 1