My React workshop experience in a nutshell
React is one javascript library that I had always wanted to learn — Apart from it being a cool library and a Facebook tool.
I was part of the one-time #30DaysofReact challenge on Facebook, which gave me basic exposure to React.js. It was fun, and it made me want to delve all in. When I saw the banner for the React Workshop on the DevC Lagos Group, I registered immediately. Good enough for me, I received a confirmation email.
The workshop held for four Saturdays in September, and I attened all the way to the last day. I am a Front-end developer and the React workshop has been beneficial to me, as I have been able to master React and Redux, which were the core of the workshop.
Some of what I was exposed to at the React Workshop are:
- Redux: A React state management library ( I was able to use Redux to manage the states that would normally be in my React components and more of that — It made working with React very easy and less mind bugging.)
- Network: Apart from the knowledge gained during the workshop, I got to meet other developers working with this React. This made me even more excited and interested in exploring the awesomeness of JavaScript, so I started Node.js for back-end and it has been a joyful ride… so now I guess it’s roughly safe to call myself a full stack developer, lol.
Project I am now working on
I have been able to use the knowledge gained at the workshop, on a project I am currently working on with my team, for the CodeLagos Hackathon — It’s a platform that connects busy professionals with available individuals who can help them run their tasks for a simple fee, it’s like an Uber for getting tasks done (sounds cliche?…Yeah, I know).
Miss a DevC Meetup? No way!
The Facebook Developer Community Lagos has been very proactive in making sure people on the platform get value from the workshops and meetups organized: Design workshops, AI masterclass, writing workshop, and the rest.
No time to waste, I have registered for the React Summit too! I don’t want to be told how awesome it was, I like to see things for myself, lol.
I have heard some persons say that being a part of the Facebook Developer Circle makes one restricted to only Facebook developer tools, but I tell them that’s not true — Anybody with any-stack is welcome to the family.
Finally, I want to appreciate the entire Facebook Developer Circles Lagos team for their relentless effort. You guys rock…like for real mehn!
Thank you.
