Codetown ::: a software developer's community
June 25, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – DeVry University Join us for a great talk on Refactoring with Neal Ford. Refactoring is a fine academic exercise in the perfect world, but we don't really live there. Even with the best intentions, projects build up… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
September 24, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – DeVry University We'll have a special OrlandoJUG this month - it's a lightning talk session, featuring all members. This is your chance to talk about what's new, what you're working on or anything that's important to… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
January 10, 2010 all day – DeVry University The West Coast Community LeaderShip Summit is a one day unconference scheduled for January 9, 2010, at DeVry University in Daly City. The Oracle Technology Network is on board as a sponsor and it is… Organized by Van Riper | Type: meeting
April 29, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – DeVry University Join us at the OrlandoJUG This April for a presentation on Git, the version control tool and Gradle, the build tool. Jim Moore will give the presentation. Abstract: This session will talk about the… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting, git, gradle, jim, moore, orlandojug
June 24, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – DeVry University From IDE to Data Center - What Every Developer Should Know About Deploying Distributed Systems to Production Taking a distributed system from development into a working production environment is a c… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
March 24, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – DeVry University This month, Jim Clarke will give a talk on Embedded Java SE - JavaSE running on ARM, PowerPC, ATOM, and Oracle will provide refreshments! Jim gave this presentation for the GatorJUG last month. The… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
January 31, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm – DeVry University Greetings Java Enthusiasts! This month, we welcome the return of Jackie Gleason. Jackie will give a talk you're sure to enjoy. Abstract: It seems we are living in the day of the scripting framew… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
April 25, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm – DeVry University Join us for an Open Spaces meeting this month, hosted by your JUG Leader, Michael Levin. Open Spaces is a style of meeting in which everyone gets the chance to contribute. Mike has had many meaningfu… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
May 23, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm – DeVry University Join us for an Open Spaces meeting this month, hosted by your JUG Leader, Michael Levin.Open Spaces is a style of meeting in which everyone gets the chance to contribute. Mike has had many meaningful… Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
June 27, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm – DeVry University Guys, I have to cancel this meeting because I am out of town. Next month's meeting is a no-go as well because I'll attend OSCON. See ya in Sept! Mike Organized by Michael Levin | Type: meeting
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Codetown is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of Codetown as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Codetown has room for all of your friends.
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