About this Event
LIVE at SSW Brisbane, or join us on the live feed ➡️ watch live
Modern Websites - Why everyone is choosing Next.js & the best headless UI library with Jack Pettit
About the talk:
The world of modern web development was SPAs like Angular, React and Blazor. Now customers are choosing Next.js and shadcn/UI - these tools are revolutionizing how we build on the web. This beginner-friendly session will guide you through the process of creating sleek, responsive websites with ease and confidence.
Join Jack Pettit, a Software Engineer at SSW who loves working on ?TinaCMS. He will guide you through the foundational steps of using Next.js, a React-based framework known for its efficiency and scalability. Experience the seamless integration of shadcn/UI, a user interface toolkit that transforms complex coding into a visually intuitive process.
Expect a blend of practical demonstrations, real-world examples, and insider tips about the secret sauce you can use in your web development. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of Next.js and frameworks to supercharge your next web development project ✨?
Agenda (AEST)
6 pm - Pizza at SSW offices?
6:30 pm - Welcome & News with Adam Cogan - this will be live-streamed around the world
7:00 pm - Modern Websites - Why everyone is choosing Next.js & the best headless UI library with Jack Pettit (Live from SSW Brisbane), or join us on the live feed from 6:30 pm!
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Join us in person from 6 pm AEST in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane:
SSW Sydney – Watch party ?
SSW Melbourne – Watch party ?
SSW Brisbane – Live ?
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Speaker
◾About Jack Pettit - https://www.ssw.com.au/people/jack-pettit/
Jack is a Software Engineer based in the SSW Brisbane office, with a specialization in frontend development using React. He is also adept at backend development, adhering to the clean architecture pattern with .NET.
Beyond this, Jack has expertise in NextJS and Gatsby, always aiming to develop swift and responsive websites to ensure the best user experience. His skills extend to mobile development, having crafted mobile apps with Xamarin and now transitioning to .NET MAUI. A strong advocate of DevOps, Jack is well-versed with GitHub Actions and Azure services.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
SSW Brisbane - Enterprise Software Development, 471 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City, Australia