Do you have any tech conferences in your area?

Here in Orlando we've been blessed with a few local web development conferences like Flashback Conference and DevFest Florida. But how do these events compare to bigger ones like React Rally or VueConf?

This week Eddie and Lee explore the differences between attending big and small conferences and discuss the benefits and drawbacks to both events.

TL;DR: We love local events! Listen to the episode and let us know about conferences you've attended in your city on Twitter @techjrpodcast. We'd love to hear about them.

Note: Small local conferences are often a labor of love by dedicated individuals in your community. (Listen to our interview with Brian Rinaldi for example). With the recent COVID-19 panic a lot of local events have been postponed or canceled. This is a big financial impact to those events and individuals and they could use your support. Consider reaching out to let them know how much those events mean to you. ❤️

Show Notes

• 1:45 - Welcome
• 2:35 - Coronavirus and hand sanitizer
• 3:58 - Devefest
• 5:50 - Conference in a mall
• 7:59 - Flashback Conf
• 10:16 - Meeting Speakers
• 11:53 - Vue Conf
• 13:10 - The talks
• 15:51 - What Lee got out of the conference
• 16:50 - Vue Composition api
• 19:58 - Vue rendering engine
• 24:37 - Fav talk at Vue Conf
• 28:44 - Vue Conf workshops
• 31:17 - Conf after party
• 33:02 - Swag
• 34:50 - Confs final thoughts
• 37:00 - Nerd Minute!
• 37:06 - Castlevania
• 38:00 - Paradise PD
• 39:53 - Big Mouth
• 41:00 - Jojo Rabbit