Upcoming Events

This talk introduces React Hooks and explains why they were created, what problems they solve, and how they are used in real-world applications.

We will explore the core hooks such as useState, useEffect, useContext, useRef, useReducer, useMemo, and useCallback, focusing on when and why to use each one.

Through practical examples, the session demonstrates how hooks simplify component logic, improve code readability, and enable better reuse of stateful behavior through custom hooks.

The talk also covers best practices, common pitfalls, and performance considerations to help developers write clean, maintainable, and efficient React applications using hooks.

Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI-generated) code!

Dev Days is a global, in-person community-led initiative taking place from September 1st - October 31st, 2026. The series brings together developers, enthusiasts, and local tech communities to explore the power of GitHub Copilot through practical, hands-on experiences.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://luma.com/rjsq14jp

​Open to all developers, each session runs for approximately 2-3 hours and focuses on real-world workflows, hands-on activities, and workshops centered on GitHub Copilot in the Copilot app and the CLI.

​Disclaimer: this event utilizes AI credits. While the workshops can be completed with Copilot Free, it will take up a large amount of those credits, so ensure you’re preserving them where it makes sense, knowing you’ll be attending this event

Let’s get together and WORKSHOP about Job Searching and Career Management. Here are some of the content areas we can cover - expect this to change.

• Using AI effectively (search, resume).
• Job Search Tooling (i.e. TopResume, Job-Squid).
• Resume / LinkedIn Review
• Practice Interview
• Practice Elevator Pitch