Talk

JavaScript in VR: How We Use Web Technologies to Build Immersive Experiences

How Meta builds immersive VR applications using JavaScript, React, and familiar web technologies.

DevCon Romania Bucharest, Romania 6^th Nov 2024 1 min read

Speaking at DevCon Romania about how we use JavaScript and web technologies to build immersive VR experiences at Meta.

Making VR Accessible to Web Developers

VR development has traditionally required deep game development expertise. But at Meta, we’ve found ways to leverage familiar web technologies:

Using React to build UI components in VR
JavaScript and TypeScript for application logic
Familiar patterns from web development applied to immersive environments

Key Topics

How Workrooms uses React for VR UI development
Performance optimization for maintaining smooth frame rates
Testing strategies across multiple VR devices
Bridging the gap between web and native VR development