An introduction to ES6 with emphasis on its practical aspects. See what it can do for you today, and learn how you’ll be able to better structure client–side programs with this next step in the evolution of JavaScript. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to […]
Network connectivity is reaching more and more into the physical world. This is potentially transformative – allowing every object and service in the world to talk to one other—and to their users—through any networked interface. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions South […]
Startups are really all about personal timing. How do you know when the time is right for you? And which idea is the one to pursue? Derek Powazek take us through his personal startup history. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions South […]
As a designer turned developer, quasi-nerd turned internet ninja, and now buzzword aficionado, Charlie Gleason will tell you the secrets to how he learnt to stop worrying and love the code. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions South in Sydney October 24 […]
CSS Filters are a powerful tool available in all modern browsers to bring amazing photographic effects to web content. If you’re not using them, you should be – here’s how! Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions South in Sydney October 24 and […]
Frustrated with scroll effects and events on touch devices? Learn how a few simple libraries can fix your problems. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions in Sydney October 30 and 31 2014.
Trends are emerging at the hazy edges of the tech universe that hint at the future of computer interfaces, including computers without interfaces at all. Josh Clark show us how to prepare for that future now. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions […]
In this short, sharp session, we’ll cover what Strict Mode really is, when to use it, why you probably want to, and how to do so safely. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions South in Sydney October 24 and 25 2013.
As much as they affect JavaScript, state, event handling, and default browser behaviour also impact HTML and CSS in the choices we make, optimizations we can take advantage of, and the architecture of our applications as a whole. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to […]
Responsive design involves more than just fluid grids and media queries: the move to adaptive web sites touches every part of an organisation. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions South in Sydney October 24 and 25 2013.
The DOM will finally have real encapsulation with the introduction of the Shadow DOM, a subset of the Web Components spec that will revolutionise web development as we know it. In this session we’ll take a short, sharp tour on the how and why of what the Shadow DOM has to offer. Like what you […]
Watch in amazement: Lea Verou is one of the best live coders in the business. Learn how to take advantage of modern standards in unconventional ways to solve common web design challenges. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions South in Sydney October […]
Angus Croll ponders the emergence of moralizing and faith-based JavaScript and discusses how an alternative approach grounded in knowledge, experience and understanding will make us all better coders and encourage creativity and innovation. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions South in Sydney […]
Jon Kolko introduces design-led Social Entrepreneurship as the profession for humanizing technology: learn how to aim your energies and passion at problems worth solving. Like what you see? Want a piece of the action next time around? Then get along to Web Directions South in Sydney October 24 and 25 2013.
Can style guides lead to better UI code? Better performance? Yes, absolutely. In this talk, Nicole will show you how she and her team collaborated with Trulia engineers and designers to create a living style guide. She’ll also share some yummy data about how that affected real user measurements. Like what you see? Want a […]
[Web Directions] is a delicious mix of things educational, social and mind-blowing. It’s time out from the hurly-burly to step back, get some perspective, and develop new ways forward, fortified with a whole lot of new stuff in your head.
Chris Stephens Technology Director, Mozo
