Description:

We'll continue our dive into all things Javascript this month with a look at various ways to apply JavaScript in sites/applications.

Topics include:

• Quick-fire, round-the-round project demos, general JavaScript Q&A, etc. (if you want 5 minutes to show off something or ask a question about anything, just speak up!)

• Optimizing web sites for performance -- Jason Swett will talk to us about Steve Souders' "Even Faster Web Sites" (EFWS) optimization techniques

• LABjs: we'll refresh our look at this tool and how it has changed since last month -- Kyle will compare/contrast LABjs to Souders' EWFS techniques more in depth -- Joe will show off a demo he did of LABjs, to give it a more concrete usage context

• jQuery document.ready() gotcha alert

• Building web/desktop hybrid apps with Appcelerator's -- Joe will show his tr.im URL shortening demo project -- Joe will also give us a high level overview of the framework API for developing apps

As always, this is more discussion than presentation format. We highly encourage participation, questions, and most importantly PARTICIPATION! Bring your laptop and fire away!

1206 W 43rd Street Austin TX 78756

Here's a map: http://bit.ly/cMtza

Parking is on the street, or you can take the #3 bus or #338 bus, both of which have stops close by.

Afterwards, the discussion carries on one block away at The Draught House, where it just happens to be pint night so you can get your beer fix here.

Map of Draught House: http://bit.ly/blsxp

Any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact Joe (@joemccann) or Kyle (@getify). Also, official group on twitter: @AustinJavascrpt