Reactive Programming with JavaScript

· Packt Publishing Ltd
Ebook
264
Pages

About this ebook

Learn the hot new front-end web framework from Facebook: ReactJS, an easy way of developing the V in MVC and a better approach to software engineering in JavaScriptAbout This Book
  • Learn to develop webapps for Facebook's front-end development using ReactJS
  • Use functional reactive programming with ReactJS
  • Easyto understand, comprehensive with in-depth coverage of practical examples
Who This Book Is For

If you are proficient with JavaScript and want to know about functional programming, reactive programming, functional reactive programming, and the Facebook approach to functional reactive programming then this book is for you.

This book is also for web/front-end developers who would like webapps to be developed faster and more easily using the ReactJS framework.

Basic knowledge of JavaScript is expected.

What You Will Learn
  • Learn functional reactive programming with JavaScript for non-mathematicians
  • Experience Facebook's primary front-end framework, ReactJS
  • Using the tools Facebook uses to build a better site in less time
  • Create and implement Node.js
  • Delve into the development of webapps using ReactJS
  • Implementation of FRP ReactJS with live examples
In Detail

Reactive programming is carried out using the building blocks of functional programming. JavaScript libraries such as ReactJS are used for front-end web development that is both competent and powerful. ReactJS is intensively being used to develop webapps for Facebook.

This title is among the first of those addressing how everyday programmers can take advantage of (functional) reactive programming without having an extremely heavy mathematical background. It starts with the basics a front-end developer can easily connect with, while also covering the basics of functional programming. Then it goes on to explain non-functional reactive programming with the help of a live example. After that it gives a theoretical overview of reactive programming supported by functional programming. Tools to make functional reactive programming easier like Bacon.js, a library like jQuery, are also covered. Finally, it finishes with building one small and one larger front-end project.

Style and approach

A rounded and multifaceted approach covers reactive JavaScript with Facebook's ReactJS. The author's lively approach makes the book even more engaging. Also, with easy-to-understand examples, readers will learn how to use functional reactive programming with JavaScript.

About the author

Jonathan Hayward is a polymath with advanced degrees bridging mathematics, computers (UIUC), theology, and philosophy. He obtained his theology and philosophy degrees from Cambridge University. He has worked in many areas of web development, with a site (http://cjsh.name/) for "after hours" titles, and he is also interested in the human side of computing, including usability/UI/UX. His most popular work is a piece of poetry at https://cjshayward.com/doxology/. The faster route to get there is by typing cjsh.name/doxology, and it gets there. Jonathan has studied many languages, including French, Spanish, Latin, and Greek. He is currently learning Russian. He has worked on various other books as well (refer to http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=searchalias%3Daps&field-keywords=%22CJS+Hayward%22 to find out more).

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.