React, like any front-end framework evolves. In one of the more modern releases, the React team introduced an entirely new way of thinking.

Tonight, we’ll be introducing what hooks are and how we came to use them. We’ll discuss the benefits of hooks over mixins, render props and higher order components and get started using useState, useRef and useEffect. You’ll see some demos of how to use these hooks properly and even how to make your own hooks. By the end of the night, you’ll be well on your way to including hooks in future applications!

Who is this meetup for:

If you’ve got a solid grasp of JavaScript and have used React before, you can get something out of this meetup. If you’re curious about this topic, and want to prepare yourself before this workshop: here is a free online course to take - we recommend getting through Intermediate JS at least.

****Important Information****

To make signing in at the door easier - please sign up via Eventbrite to let us know you're coming.
Doors open @ 6pm. Lecture will start around 6:30pm. Come early, get signed in, grab a good seat and shmooze for a bit.
Bring your laptop! The workshop will be a combination of lecturing and programming.
If you want to get a head start on the material, go ahead and start exploring Rithm's Free Online Courses.

And last but not least.... if you have any questions or concerns prior to this event please reach out to the Rithm Team by emailing info@rithmschool.com

Introduction to React Hooks