What we’re about
Meet other local JavaScripters to network, share knowledge, to review the state of the art, or to dream up new applications. We are starting to host a few in person meetups, but we will also offer virtual to ensure developers from everywhere can join!
If you want to keep in touch between meetups, join the Bitovi Community Discord! Be sure to introduce yourself when you join the server. Can't wait to see you there.
Anybody on the job market, please, read the https://www.meetup.com/js-chi/messages/5067572/ email and follow the directions.
📌 The Web Dev’s Guide to Test Automation: Purpose, Principles & Practice with Shea Leslein
Automated testing is more than a task—it’s a mindset. Together, we’ll break down the purpose behind test automation and how thoughtful unit and integration tests can drive quality, confidence, and speed. You’ll learn key principles for writing clean, maintainable tests and practical techniques to weave them into your daily workflow. Whether you're just getting started or refining your test strategy, this talk will help you shift from reactive testing to purposeful automation that supports your code and your team.
📌 How Developers Can Optimize for AI-Powered Search with Isaac Morey
As generative AI, voice assistants, and chat-based tools reshape how people discover content, search is no longer just about keywords. It's about context, structure, and visibility to machines that think more like humans.
This talk is a practical guide for developers who want their content to show up in AI-powered search results. We'll cover technical strategies like structured data (JSON-LD), how JavaScript frameworks affect SEO, and how to deliver content in a way that’s legible to modern AI engines. But we’ll also explore what makes content itself effective: how to structure information, write for semantic clarity, and follow SEO best practices that actually work in the real world.
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Do you have something you'd like to share at an upcoming meetup?
We are always looking for presenters and hosts. If you're interested, feel free to message us on Discord or email heather@bitovi.com!
We're so lucky to have support from various sponsors throughout the year. Bitovi, a digital product consultancy, is our primary sponsor.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- The Dev’s Guide to Test Automation & How Devs Can Optimize for AI-Powered Search200 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
📌 The Web Dev’s Guide to Test Automation: Purpose, Principles & Practice with Shea Leslein
Automated testing is more than a task—it’s a mindset. Together, we’ll break down the purpose behind test automation and how thoughtful unit and integration tests can drive quality, confidence, and speed. You’ll learn key principles for writing clean, maintainable tests and practical techniques to weave them into your daily workflow. Whether you're just getting started or refining your test strategy, this talk will help you shift from reactive testing to purposeful automation that supports your code and your team.
📌 How Developers Can Optimize for AI-Powered Search with Isaac Morey
As generative AI, voice assistants, and chat-based tools reshape how people discover content, search is no longer just about keywords. It's about context, structure, and visibility to machines that think more like humans.
This talk is a practical guide for developers who want their content to show up in AI-powered search results. We'll cover technical strategies like structured data (JSON-LD), how JavaScript frameworks affect SEO, and how to deliver content in a way that’s legible to modern AI engines. But we’ll also explore what makes content itself effective: how to structure information, write for semantic clarity, and follow SEO best practices that actually work in the real world.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do you have something you'd like to share at an upcoming meetup?
We are always looking for presenters and hosts. If you're interested, feel free to message us on Discord or email heather@bitovi.com!We're so lucky to have support from various sponsors throughout the year. Bitovi, a digital product consultancy, is our primary sponsor.
- June ChicagoJS Meetup200 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
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Do you have something you'd like to share at an upcoming meetup?
We are always looking for presenters and hosts. If you're interested, feel free to message us on Discord or email heather@bitovi.com!We're so lucky to have support from various sponsors throughout the year. Bitovi, a digital product consultancy, is our primary sponsor.
