Design & Code: Offload the Heavy Lifting with Web Workers

Date: March 18, 2026Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLocation: Crews Center for Entrepreneurship, 2nd Floor - University of Memphis
JavaScriptWeb WorkersWeb PerformanceFront-end DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentWorkshopEvents in Memphis, TN

Who Is This For?

UI/UX designers, software engineers, or aspiring developers who want to level up their web game and understand performance-focused development.

Agenda

  • Mix and Mingle

    (15 minutes)

    Grab some food and meet new faces.

  • Workshop & Walkthrough

    (60 minutes)

    Live coding and interactive session with Coriano Harris. What we'll dive into: • Live Demo: Building a Web Worker from scratch to see how it operates outside the main thread. • Interactive Walkthrough: A step-by-step coding session you can follow along with in your browser. • Design & Dev Synergy: Practical tips for bridging the gap between design intent and high-performance execution. • Hands-on Exercises: Real-world scenarios to practice offloading intensive tasks. What to bring: A laptop is highly recommended so you can participate in the interactive CodePen exercises. No account is needed to get started!

  • Open Mic & Networking

    (30 minutes)

    A space to share projects, ask follow-up questions, and connect with the community.

Speakers

Coriano Harris

"Offload the Heavy Lifting with Web Workers"

Our Sponsors

  • Epicenter - providing food.
  • Crews Center for Entrepreneurship - hosting us.

Parking Information

Convenient street parking is available.

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