Create:Frontend - Let's talk about static web apps!
Tags: mscreate, javascript, webdev, frontend
Published: 2020-07-22 14:37:21

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# Create: Frontend 
  
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[https://aka.ms/createfrontend]
(https://aka.ms/createfrontend) 

Join us for a half-day of conversations this **29 Jul 2020**, at [Create:Frontend](https://aka.ms/createfrontend), with developers from the community on pressing topics for frontend developers, such as building inclusive and accessible web applications, static sites, serverless, and much more.

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### 1. Code of Conduct 
You are expected to adhere to the [Create:Frontend's code of conduct] (https://aka.ms/createfrontend) as well as [Dev.to's code of conduct](https://dev.to/code-of-conduct) Please do ♥️ [this post] (https://dev.to/jansche/comment/12n6f) if you agree 

### 2. Keeping your kids engaged
We know you are going to love the event but we also want to keep your children entertained while you join us. Check out the post below for a digital and physical Kids Activity Pack.  
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### 3. Follow #MSCreate 
Conversations may continue after this event. Follow [#mscreate] (https://dev.to/t/mscreate) to keep learning. 

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`OFFICE HOURS` `RESOURCES & DISCUSSIONS WITH SPEAKERS`
Bookmark and revisit any of these page during the event to engage in live (and post-event) discussions on those topics with both speakers and the community. The speakers will be here for a live Q&A for at least 15 minutes immediately after their session concludes. After the event, come back to find additional slides, videos, and resources for this session. 

## Welcome
`July 29, 2020: 08:30 PDT - 08:35AM PDT` 
Grab your coffee or tea, log in, and join our host and speakers for an amazing morning.
{% link https://dev.to/burkeholland/what-you-need-is-a-pair-of-crocs-and-a-free-workshop-on-static-web-apps-1n9h %} 
**Host:** 
Burke Holland is a Principal Cloud Advocate @ Microsoft. He likes JavaScript a lot because it's the only way he Node to Express himself. Follow [@burkeholland](https://twitter.com/burkeholland?s=20) on Twitter.

## Keynote
`July 29, 2020: 08:35 PDT - 08:50AM PDT`
Daria and Craig share what's on the top of mind for frontend developers and the state of developers tools in 2020.

{% link https://dev.to/azure/create-frontend-5-ways-to-learn-from-this-event-2fn5 %} 
**Speakers:** 
This session will be delivered by Daria Grigoriu, a Program Manager @ Microsoft and Craig Shoemaker, a Senior Content Developer @ Microsoft. Follow [@DariaGrigoriu](https://twitter.com/DariaGrigoriu?s=20) and  [@Craigshoemaker](https://twitter.com/craigshoemaker?s=20) on Twitter.

## Azure Maya Mystery: The inner workings of a static web app:
`July 29, 2020: 08:50 PDT - 09:05AM PDT` 
Jen and Chris deep dive into the Maya Mystery project and how it was built. 

{% link https://dev.to/azure/azure-maya-mystery-the-inner-workings-of-a-static-web-app-hkp %}
**Speakers:**
Jen Looper is a Senior Cloud Advocate @ Microsoft and Chris Noring is a Senior Cloud Advocate @ Microsoft. Follow [@JenLooper](https://twitter.com/jenlooper?s=20) and [@Chris_Noring](https://twitter.com/chris_noring?s=20) on Twitter.


## Why static sites are back: From static, servers, browsers to static
`July 29, 2020: 09:05 PDT - 09:20AM PDT` 
Debbie and Wassim explore the pros and cons of static and servers and why static sites are back again.

{% link https://dev.to/azure/why-static-sites-are-back-6jh %} 
**Speakers:**
Debbie O’Brien is Head of Learning and Developer Advocate @ NuxtJS and Wassim Chegham is a Senior Cloud Advocate @ Microsoft. Follow [@Debs_Obrien](https://twitter.com/debs_obrien?s=20) and [@Manekinekko]( https://twitter.com/manekinekko?s=20) on Twitter.


## A11y For Everyone: Building inclusive and accessible web applications
`July 29, 2020: 09:20 PDT - 09:35AM PDT` 
Gift and Jen explore how web applications can be made for everyone.
{% link https://dev.to/azure/a11y-for-everyone-building-inclusive-and-accessible-web-applications-3647 %}
**Speakers:**
Gift Egwuenu is a Frontend Developer & Technical Writer, Media Developer Expert and Jen Looper is a Senior Cloud Advocate @ Microsoft. Follow [@Lauragift_] (https://twitter.com/lauragift_?s=20) and [@JenLooper](https://twitter.com/jenlooper?s=20) on Twitter.


## Observability in Serverless Applications
`July 29, 2020: 09:35 PDT - 09:50AM PDT` 
Ran and Simona share how automated tracing is now a possibility in serverless, cloud-based systems.
{% link https://dev.to/azure/observability-in-serverless-applications-8ee %}
**Speakers:**
Ran Ribenzaft is a Co-Founder and CTO @ Epsagon and Simona Cotin is a Principal Cloud Advocate @ Microsoft. Follow [@RanRib](https://twitter.com/ranrib?s=20) and [@Simona_Cotin](https://twitter.com/simona_cotin?s=20) on Twitter.

## Sketchnoting 101
`July 29, 2020: 09:50 PDT - 10:05AM PDT` 
Learn how you can sketch the docs and better storytell with Nitya.
{% link https://dev.to/azure/visual-storytelling-for-webdevs-create-sketchnotes-2e00 %}
**Speaker:**
Nitya Narasimhan is a Senior Cloud Advocate Program Manager @ Microsoft. Follow [@Nitya](https://twitter.com/nitya?s=20) on Twitter.

## Developing an inclusive product
`July 29, 2020: 10:05 PDT - 10:20AM PDT` 
Chris, Stephen, and Nitya share their experiences on Static Web Apps to help improve the experience of customers in emerging markets.
{% link https://dev.to/azure/inclusive-design-for-emerging-markets-a-static-web-apps-discussion-5a4p %} 
**Speakers:**
Chris Nwamba is a Senior Cloud Advocate @ Microsoft and Stephen Fluin is a Developer Advocate for Google, Angular. They will be joined by Nitya Narasimhan, Senior Cloud Advocate Program Manager @ Microsoft. Follow [@codebeast](https://twitter.com/codebeast?s=20), [@stephenfluin](https://twitter.com/stephenfluin?s=20), and [@Nitya](https://twitter.com/nitya?s=20) on Twitter.

## Panel: Working remotely – The struggle is real
`July 29, 2020: 10:20 PDT - 10:50AM PDT` 
Join our panelists as we hear from the frontend developers on how working remotely is now the new norm, and how to make the best out of it. 
{% link https://dev.to/azure/working-remotely-the-struggle-is-real-499 %}

**Speakers:**
Brian Rinaldi is a Developer Advocate @ Stackbit, Jonathan Carter is a Principal Group Program Manager @ Microsoft and Loiane Groner is a Business Analyst, Senior Java/HTML5/JavaScript Developer. They will be joined by Piyali Dey, Cloud Advocate Program Manager @ Microsoft. 
Follow [@remotesynth](https://twitter.com/remotesynth?s=20), [@lostintangent](https://twitter.com/LostInTangent?s=20), [@loiane] (https://twitter.com/loiane?s=20) and [@Piyali_vancity](https://twitter.com/piyali_vancity?s=20) on Twitter.

## Workshop
`July 29, 2020: 11:00 PDT - 12:20PM PDT` 
As we wrap our morning, we invite you to join us in a workshop led by John Papa where you can create build and deploy an app with your favorite Javascript framework.  
{% link https://dev.to/azure/free-workshop-on-azure-static-web-apps-1341 %}

**Host:** 
 John Papa is a Principal Cloud Advocate. Follow [@john_papa](https://twitter.com/John_Papa?s=20) on Twitter.

## Also, you can now Ask Chris Heilmann Anything! 
Ask Chris Heilmann, Principal Program Manager your questions anytime on what the browser developer tools in the Microsoft Edge browser (based on Chromium) can do for you and what we could improve.
{% link https://dev.to/codepo8/i-am-chris-heilmann-principal-program-manager-for-the-microsoft-edge-developer-tools-ama-2hbb/?WT.mc_id=createfrontend_swa-amaedge-cxa %}

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## Azure Static Web Apps Manga in English
<img src="https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/utbs1fot9w8qk6u8317g.png" alt="Static Web Apps Manga" title="manga" width="300" height="200" />

We'll also be distributing an exclusive e-copy of the Azure Static Web Apps Manga at [Create:Frontend](https://aka.ms/createfrontend). Manga can be a great fun way to learn Azure Static Web Apps, so be sure to the first to lay your hands on them. 

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> ## Other resources 
Want to learn more about Azure Static Web Apps?
 - [Check out the docs](https://aka.ms/swadocs)
 - [Try out a learning path](https://aka.ms/swalearn)
 - [Watch talks on Channel 9](https://aka.ms/mscreate-ch9)
 - Azure Static Web Apps Manga (in English) [released at Create:Frontend] (https://dev.to/azure/azure-static-web-app-manga-in-english-now-available-2732)