JSNation 2025

In this workshop I’ll cover a repeatable process on how to spin up full stack apps in Cursor.  Expect to understand techniques such as using GPT to create product requirements, database schemas, roadmaps and using those in notes to generate checklists to guide app development.  We will dive further in on how to fix hallucinations/ errors that occur, useful prompts to make your app look and feel modern, approaches to get every layer wired up and more!  By the end expect to be able to run your own AI generated full stack app on your machine!

The way we write code is fundamentally changing. Instead of getting stuck in nested loops and implementation details, imagine focusing purely on architecture and creative problem-solving while your AI pair programmer handles the execution. In this hands-on workshop, I'll show you how to leverage Cline (an autonomous coding agent that recently hit 1M VS Code downloads) to dramatically accelerate your development workflow through a practice we call "vibe coding" - where humans focus on high-level thinking and AI handles the implementation.You'll discover:The fundamental principles of "vibe coding" and how it differs from traditional developmentHow to architect solutions at a high level and have AI implement them accuratelyLive demo: Building a production-grade caching system in Go that saved us $500/weekTechniques for using AI to understand complex codebases in minutes instead of hoursBest practices for prompting AI agents to get exactly the code you wantCommon pitfalls to avoid when working with AI coding assistantsStrategies for using AI to accelerate learning and reduce dependency on senior engineersHow to effectively combine human creativity with AI implementation capabilitiesWhether you're a junior developer looking to accelerate your learning or a senior engineer wanting to optimize your workflow, you'll leave this workshop with practical experience in AI-assisted development that you can immediately apply to your projects. Through live coding demos and hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to leverage Cline to write better code faster while focusing on what matters - solving real problems.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to create a GitHub Copilot Extension. We'll explore GitHub's new AI-powered tool ecosystem and guide you through building your own extension from scratch. By the end of this session, you'll understand how to leverage Copilot Extensions to enhance your development workflow and integrate with third-party services.In This Workshop, You'll Discover:What GitHub Copilot is and its capabilitiesWhat GitHub Copilot Extensions areThe anatomy of a Copilot ExtensionHow to build your own Copilot ExtensionHands-on Development:Clone the template repository: nickytonline/copilot-extension-templateInstall dependenciesExpose your local development serverCreate and configure your GitHub ApplicationUse the Copilot Extensions Preview SDKDebug and test your extensionBy the end of this workshop, you'll have created a working GitHub Copilot Extension that you can use immediately in your development environment. You'll be able to extend this foundation to build more complex integrations and custom AI-powered tools tailored to your specific needs.This workshop is ideal for:Developers looking to enhance their productivity with AI toolsTeams wanting to build custom integrations with GitHub CopilotAnyone interested in creating AI-powered developer tools

In this workshop, we’ll explore how to manage application configurations directly in your Git repository and integrate them into the TypeScript type system. The goal is to make your code aware of the actual configuration at compile-time, reducing the need for runtime validation and unit tests.You'll discover:How to create lossless types for static dataTechniques to eliminate unnecessary code paths and reduce runtime validationHow to leverage utility types to extract specific information from configurationsKey TypeScript operators and how to handle common pitfalls when working with generic typesBest practices for improving type safety and developer experienceBy the end of this workshop, you'll have a solid understanding of how to implement Config as Code in your TypeScript projects, enhancing maintainability, type safety, and autocomplete support. This workshop is ideal for TypeScript developers looking to optimize their code and streamline configuration management.

In this workshop we'll dive into the latest advancements in React and best practices for building modern React apps. We'll take a look at modern NextJS and React Router 7 Framework (aka Remix) along with React's new "React Server Components". We'll also talk about improving the data-fetching strategies of your SPAs along with options for migrating your SPA to modern React Router.

Unlock the Power of Modern Full-Stack Development in a Single Day!Ready to build lightning-fast, scalable web applications? Join our immersive 8-hour interactive workshop and dive headfirst into the world of Full-Stack Next.js 15!This isn't just another theory session. You'll roll up your sleeves and build a real-world movie comparison application from scratch, guided step-by-step by our expert instructor Maurice. We'll start by setting up your local development environment with a robust PostgreSQL database running in a Docker container. Then, you'll experience the magic of rapid UI generation using v0.dev, allowing you to create stunning interfaces with ease.But we won't stop at the front-end. You'll learn how to seamlessly integrate your UI with a powerful backend using Next.js 15's latest features and the elegant Prisma ORM to interact with your PostgreSQL database. Plus, you'll discover the best practices for handling client-side behavior with a fun, interactive movie comparison feature.Finally, we'll take your application live with continuous deployment to Vercel, showcasing how to effortlessly share your creations with the world. By the end of this workshop, you'll have a fully functional movie comparison app and the confidence to tackle your own full-stack projects using the cutting-edge Next.js 15 ecosystem.