About

Async is a JavaScript meetup group in Brighton & Hove, UK, which gets together twice a month to grapple with the latest developments in JavaScript and related technologies.

Many of our sessions focus on specific subjects, such as using JavaScript on the server, or developing mobile web apps. Other meetups are more open and collaborative, e.g. show n’ tells and hack nights. We put as much emphasis into learning new things, as into coming together as a community and making connections that are useful in our daily work as web developers.

We meet at The Skiff coworking space on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. Entry is free. Each meetup is followed by an evening social nearby.

Channels of communication

• The Async blog is the hub (you can subscribe to updates via the feed, or by email).
• Follow @asyncjs on Twitter for announcements (our hashtag is #asyncjs).
• Sign up for Async’s events on Lanyrd.
• For discussion, join the mailing list (Google group).
• For serendipity, hook into #asyncjs on IRC (e.g.).

Why JavaScript?

There’s an exponential growth of interest in JavaScript these days – from browser-based applications with rich interactions and real-time updates, to server-side programming, mobile apps and a whole slew of conferences.

It’s about time there was a local meetup group.

Is it just in Brighton?

Well, it started here, but please get in touch if you’d like to start an event elsewhere and we can share resources.

Who’s involved?

Anyone and everyone. All participation welcome.
Async was set up by Premasagar Rose from Dharmafly.