Unlocking Seamless Collaboration: Design-First APIs for Components
Tools-in-Action (INTERMEDIATE level)
Room 9
In the ever-evolving world of software development, teams grapple with a fundamental challenge: collaboration. Some teams have complete control over their user interfaces (UI), while others navigate the intricate dance between front-end and back-end developers. But why does collaboration remain an elusive goal? Shouldn’t it be simpler?
Imagine this: treating UI components as if they were APIs. Just as we meticulously design APIs before diving into implementation, let’s apply the same principle to components. Picture this: complex components—think interactive maps, ordering systems, and payment options—encased in a black-box with a well-defined API. Now take it a step further. Extend this approach to both back-end and front-end frameworks. The result? A harmonious symphony of development, where seamless collaboration becomes the norm.
So, let’s embrace the power of design-first thinking. Let’s redefine how we build, share, and collaborate. Because when components come with their APIs preordained, magic happens!
Imagine this: treating UI components as if they were APIs. Just as we meticulously design APIs before diving into implementation, let’s apply the same principle to components. Picture this: complex components—think interactive maps, ordering systems, and payment options—encased in a black-box with a well-defined API. Now take it a step further. Extend this approach to both back-end and front-end frameworks. The result? A harmonious symphony of development, where seamless collaboration becomes the norm.
So, let’s embrace the power of design-first thinking. Let’s redefine how we build, share, and collaborate. Because when components come with their APIs preordained, magic happens!
Lucien Immink
Team Rockstars IT
A Java developer that saw the light and embraced Internet Explorer 6 as his digital overlord.
Over two decades in the field has taught Lucien how we often reinvent the wheel to accommodate new shiny frameworks.
Now, as a Principal Consultant, his mission is to discover elegant solutions for his clients. While we’ve moved beyond Flash and jQuery, the web platform technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript remain essential. Rather than battling the platform, let’s embrace it.
Lucien is a rewarded Google Developer Expert for Web Technologies and capabilities since 2022.
Over two decades in the field has taught Lucien how we often reinvent the wheel to accommodate new shiny frameworks.
Now, as a Principal Consultant, his mission is to discover elegant solutions for his clients. While we’ve moved beyond Flash and jQuery, the web platform technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript remain essential. Rather than battling the platform, let’s embrace it.
Lucien is a rewarded Google Developer Expert for Web Technologies and capabilities since 2022.