Glenn is a software engineer, tech speaker and workshop instructor with a passion for building innovative products and beautiful user interfaces using cutting edge web technologies and open source software such as React, GraphQL and TypeScript. Aside from tech, you’ll find him either traveling, on a road bike or playing the guitar.
Supercharge React Applications with Modern GraphQL Backends
In this workshop, participants will learn how to leverage GraphQL to build powerful and efficient backends for their React applications. Participants will start by setting up a GraphQL server with Node.js and Express, and then integrate it with a React frontend application. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a fully functional GraphQL application that they can deploy to production. ## Duration 1 day (6 hours) ## Prerequisites - Participants should have a basic understanding of TypeScript and React - Familiarity with Node.js is recommended, but not required ## Learning Objectives - Understand the benefits of GraphQL over REST APIs - Build a fully functional GraphQL server with Node.js and Express - Query and mutate data using GraphQL - Set up a GraphQL client with Apollo Client and query data from the server - Optimize GraphQL queries using fragments - Implement authentication and access control in GraphQL - Build a complete GraphQL application with React - Deploy a GraphQL application to production ## Curriculum ### Session 1: Introduction to GraphQL - What is GraphQL? - Advantages of GraphQL over REST APIs - GraphQL terminology and core concepts - GraphQL vs. REST: Pros and Cons ### Session 2: Setting Up a GraphQL Server - Setting up a GraphQL server with Node.js and Express - Creating a schema and resolvers - Handling queries and mutations - Integrating with a database ### Session 3: Exploring the GraphQL API and the Schema Definition Language - Understanding the GraphQL API - Writing queries and mutations in GraphQL - Using the Schema Definition Language (SDL) - Creating custom types and fields ### Session 4: Setting Up a GraphQL Client - Setting up a GraphQL client with Apollo Client - Querying data with Apollo Client - Using Apollo Client's caching system ### Session 5: GraphQL Fragments, Queries & Mutations - Understanding fragments, queries, and mutations - Creating efficient queries with fragments - Performing mutations with GraphQL - Handling errors in GraphQL mutations ### Session 6: Authentication & Access Control Patterns - Implementing authentication in GraphQL - Using JWT for authorization - Restricting access to GraphQL APIs - Best practices for handling authentication and access control ### Session 7: Putting it all together - Building a complete GraphQL application with React - Deploying your application to production - Best practices for GraphQL application development By the end of this workshop, participants will have the knowledge and skills to build powerful and efficient GraphQL backends for their React applications, and will be able to apply these concepts to their own projects.
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2023 Schedule
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Tuesday, October 24
| Time | Main room (AI) | Vue.js | React | Angular | Core/Advanced JS | UI/UX/Design | Practices and tools | Node.js and Server-side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Accessibility Auditing: Getting Started with AccessibilityTodd LibbyMaria Lamardo | Lessons Learned from 10 Years in ReactCory House | Remix FundamentalsMatt Brophy | Solving Back End Mysteries for Front End DevelopersJeff Linwood | Leadership Workshop for the Reluctant LeaderDavid Neal | Automated Testing Made EasyMicah Wood |
Wednesday, October 25
Thursday, October 26
2023 Featured Track
The Rise of the Machines
A full AI track to level-up your skills and stay ahead of the robots
2023 Workshops
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2023 All Sessions
CONNECT.TECH 2023 Sessions
Many more sessions to be announced soon!
Timeline
- May 1
2023 Kickoff
Call for Papers, Early Bird tickets sales (first 100 only, then prices +$100), sponsor sales, scholarship program all open
- June 1
CFP Close
CFP Closes
- July 1
Speakers Announced!
Speakers announced, regular ticket sales
- September 11
Late ticket sales
Late ticket sales, order now to get a swanky badge and tshirt
- October 24
Workshop day!
Connect.Tech 2023 starts with workshop day
- October 25
The big show!
Connect.Tech 2023 begins!