Sophia Shoemaker

Creating a JavaScript application (built with React) for orphans in Ghana offered some unique challenges. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are more than just "cool" or "hip" — they can be really important for applications where the internet is spotty, if available at all. 

Learn why I chose React + AWS Lambda for a country with poor internet connectivity, and general lessons on the often messy and exciting world of creating offline applications.

2019

JSConf US

JavaScript: Off the Grid

2018

React Conf

Context in React

Creating a React application for orphans in Ghana offered some unique challenges. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are more than just "cool" or "hip" — they can be really important for applications where the internet is spotty, if available at all. Learn why I chose React + AWS Lambda for a country with poor internet connectivity, and general lessons on the often messy and exciting world of creating offline applications.

React Rally

React: Off the Grid

Creating a React application for orphans in Ghana offered some unique challenges. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are more than just “cool” or “hip” — they can be really important for applications where the internet is spotty, if available at all. 

Learn why I chose React + AWS Lambda for a country with poor internet connectivity, and general lessons on the often messy and exciting world of creating offline applications.

Reactathon

React off the Grid!

2017

AWS Lambda + AWS Gateway + React = AWEsome