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Time: September 27, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm
Location: Starter Studio at Church Street Station
Street: 101 S Garland Ave Suite 108
City/Town: Orlando, FL
Website or Map: http://www.orlandojug.com
Phone: 321-252-9322
Event Type: meetup
Organized By: Michael Levin
Latest Activity: Sep 26, 2018
Hi!
Join us to look at what’s new in Java 9, 10 and 11. Also, to understand the new Java release cycle. Jim’s the point man on that and also a JavaFX expert, so there’s a chance to ask some other questions.
Agenda,
1) New Java Release Cadence
2) What’s new in Java 9
3) What’s new in Java 10
4) What’s new in Java 11
Jim is a Master Sales Consultant in Oracle’s Java Group.
His primary role is to advise Fortune 500 companies on best Java security practices and Java Roadmap planning.
He has spent the past 20 years, starting with Sun Microsystems,
working with Java specializing in distributed Object and UI technologies.
Jim is the primary author of the book, “JavaFX: Developing Rich Internet Applications”.
Of course, we’ll have great pizza and bevs (thanks to Oracle this time!) and be sure to RSVP because that’s how we determine how much to buy.
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