What Are Observables and Why Should I Care

Discover the power of Observables in this 44-minute Devoxx conference talk by Randall Koutnik. Explore the next generation of asynchronous abstraction, born from the fusion of Observer and Iterator patterns. Gain insights into why Observables are gaining traction in frameworks like Angular 2 and at companies such as Netflix and Microsoft. Start with a high-level overview of Observables' advantages over other asynchronous abstractions. Learn to conceptualize event streams as simple observable flows, particularly in the context of frontend typeaheads. Delve into the world of machine learning and understand how Observables facilitate stream processing. Master concepts such as map, flatmap, mergeMap, and cold Observables. Leave equipped with the knowledge to harness Observables and simplify your asynchronous programming challenges. Presented by Randall Koutnik, a senior software engineer at Netflix, known for his work on developer tools and his humorous take on the ever-evolving JavaScript ecosystem.