Immutable data structures in JS? A deep dive in the Record & Tuple Stage 1 Proposal

[rricard]

Session Title:
Immutable data structures in JS? A deep dive in the Record & Tuple Stage 1 Proposal

Session Abstract:
In this session, you will get to discover a new JS proposal that is still being worked on by TC39. You will not only get to see a preview of that feature, but you'll get to play with it and try it. While doing this, we will be able to discuss the different advantages and limitations of the proposal and you will be able to give some thoughts and feedback directly to one of the author and champion of the proposal: Robin Ricard, a TC39 Delegate working for Bloomberg.

Outline of the presentation:

• 20min - presentation of the feature
  • syntax
  • semantics
  • utility functions
• 5 min - demo of the feature using Record & Tuple playground (powered by Babel)
• 15min - advantages and shortcomings of the proposal and upcoming complementary proposals presentation
• 20min - feedback session and Q&A

Approximate Duration:
60min

Your Name:
Robin Ricard

Your Twitter handle:
r_ricard

Requirements:

[ ] No
[x] Yes => HDMI to project computer's screen or a computer with a modern web browser capable of projecting on a screen

Complexity:

[ ] Advanced
[x] Intermediate
[ ] Beginner

Other information:

• Presented by one of the champions of the proposal, an update on the proposal is going to happen soon at TC39
• Participants will get a peek at a new JS feature and will be able to give feedback that will shape the proposal as we're going to Stage 2 with it soon.
• As a presenter, I'll get a pulse from the JS community on where we want to bring the proposal to

[rricard]

My attendence to the conference has been cancelled. Unless we can do a remote session I'll be unable to do that deep track. Thanks!

[johannes-weber]

My attendence to the conference has been cancelled. Unless we can do a remote session I'll be unable to do that deep track. Thanks!

Thanks for letting us know, @rricard!

[rricard]

Reopening as the conference will be done at a later date.