From 5fbf1e50d376a6775443619617692452bc3bd75e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: James Foster Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2024 08:15:11 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add Async/Await talk. --- 2024-Conference/talks/2024-async-await.pillar | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) create mode 100755 2024-Conference/talks/2024-async-await.pillar diff --git a/2024-Conference/talks/2024-async-await.pillar b/2024-Conference/talks/2024-async-await.pillar new file mode 100755 index 00000000..68ff189a --- /dev/null +++ b/2024-Conference/talks/2024-async-await.pillar @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +! Asynchronous Programming with Async and Await + +James Foster (james.foster@gemtalksystems.com) + +""Abstract:"" +Many modern languages support asynchronous programming using the async/await syntax. +In this presentation we look at this pattern and compare and contrast it with the +Smalltalk process model. + + +""Bio:"" +James Foster discovered the local university’s computer center as a junior-high student in 1971 and a +life-long obsession with computers began. He was introduced to Smalltalk/V for the Mac in the mid-90s, +and became a Smalltalk fan. James teaches undergraduate computer science classes and serves as +VP of Finance & Operations for GemTalk Systems. He is a passionate advocate for GemStone and all +things Smalltalk. \ No newline at end of file