WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Jun 12, 2020

Practice makes perfect - when it comes to RxJS

Jan-Niklas Wortmann

Struggling with RxJS memory leaks and messy state? Stop memorizing obscure operators and master complex reactive streams through hands-on practice.

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#1 about 2 min

Navigating the learning curve of reactive programming

Understanding the initial intimidation developers face when adopting reactive architectures.

#2 about 4 min

Comparing imperative and reactive programming paradigms

Transitioning from imperative to reactive code requires consistent practice and conceptual mapping.

#3 about 6 min

Implementing touch and swipe gestures in a carousel

Building a carousel by merging and handling touch and mouse events sequentially.

#4 about 3 min

Adding keyboard navigation to the carousel component

Binding specific keydown events to application actions using fromEvent and filter operators.

#5 about 4 min

Integrating an automated timer with reset logic

Utilizing the interval operator to build a slide timer that pauses during user interactions.

#6 about 6 min

Review of reactive patterns and structural composition

Consolidating the sequence of mapping, merging, and safely subscribing to complex event streams.

#7 about 5 min

Improved TypeScript type inference features in RxJS 7

Discovering upgrades to type safety that automatically resolve union types for conditionals and reducers.

#8 about 2 min

Creating smooth component animations with animationFrames observable

Synchronizing state changes with browser rendering cycles for performant UI updates.

#9 about 2 min

Structuring pipelines with new pipeable creation operators

Simplifying observable concatenation within chains by replacing static operators with pipeable alternatives.

#10 about 3 min

Recommended practice projects to master reactive data flows

Practical software challenges like drag-and-drop and long polling reinforce proper reactive data flow.

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Building scalable applications with reactive programming

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Summarizing modern patterns for robust interactive components

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The growing demand for reactive programming in modern projects

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