The Node.js Event Loop Fairytale

Embark on a whimsical journey through the Node.js event loop in this 21-minute conference talk from Conf42 JavaScript 2023. Explore the inner workings of Node.js through a fairytale narrative, covering topics such as the knights of the thread, the lands of promise, sir call-a-stack, and the heart of the village - the loop itself. Delve into the desert of asynchrony, the forest of threadpools, and encounter the libuv elves as you unravel the mysteries of asynchronous programming. Learn about event loop phases, gain insights into the inner workings of the loop, and discover how knowledge and experience contribute to mastering Node.js. Conclude with an invitation to explore open-source contributions and a deeper understanding of the Node.js ecosystem.

intro
preamble
about lorenzo
about birdie
it was history
enter the knights of the thread
the lands of promise
the inhabitants
sir call-a-stack
the heart of the village, the loop
the desert of asynchrony
the forest of the threadpools
the libuv elves
the path back to the city
join the queue once more
the menacing dragon blocks
the event loop phases
knowledge is everything
inside the loop
which magic scroll would first be read by the mages?
strenght is found in the mind, but is accrued with time
lorenzo, the bard that sang this story
want to get into open-source?
thank you