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All Events in Community Foundation of Sarasota (13)
June 11Thursday
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Sarasota Jug: Introduction to Java Concurrency
June 11, 2009 from 6pm to 8:30pm – Community Foundation of Sarasota Concurrency involves running multiple tasks simultaneously. Java has been designed from the start support multi threading. However, using Java concurrency comes at a price of vigilance, as effects of… Organized by David Moskowitz | Type: meeting
November 24Tuesday
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Sunjug: November 24, 2009- The Reluctant Client-side Developer
November 24, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Community Foundation of Sarasota Most Java developers are quite happy to focus their efforts on server-side code; they view the browser as an untamed world that is plagued by cross-browser incompatibilities, cryptic markup, and sub… Organized by Dave Moskowitz | Type: jug, meeting
February 24Wednesday
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Sarasota Java Users Group: Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
February 24, 2010 from 6pm to 8:30pm – Community Foundation of Sarasota The Sunjug kicks off 2010 on Febraury 24th, with a presentation by Steve Goldsmith on Security Assertion Markup Language(SAML). SAML is an XML-based standard for exchanging authentication and author… Organized by David Moskowitz | Type: meeting
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By Shawna MartellHow Senior Software Engineers Can Learn from Junior Engineers
A rigid hierarchical dynamic between senior and junior software engineers can stifle innovation, discourage fresh perspectives, and create barriers to collaboration. According to Beth Anderson, senior engineers can actively learn from their junior counterparts. She suggests creating an environment of mutual growth, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
By Ben LindersHow Meta Uses Precision Time Protocol to Handle Leap Seconds
For systems that require strict synchronization—like distributed databases, telemetry pipelines, or event-driven architectures—handling leap seconds incorrectly can lead to data loss, duplication, or inconsistencies. As such, managing leap seconds accurately ensures system reliability and consistency across environments that depend on high-precision time.
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