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OrlandoJUG Town Discussions (98)
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DevNexus CFP open until Aug 15THE DEVNEXUS CALL FOR PAPERS IS OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 15!!! The Call for Papers (CFP) for Devnexus 2020 is now open. Devnexus, February 19-21,… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Aug 5, 2019 |
OrlandoJUG ::: Reactive SpringJoin us for a Reactive Spring talk featuring Miguel Mendez. Miguel Mendez is a software engineer from Orlando Florida. He currently works… Started by Michael Levin |
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Jul 26, 2019 Reply by Michael Levin |
J4K Conference —- here’s a code for free admission!OrlandoJUG is a community partner for the J4K conf @ Hilton Buena Vista Orlando 7/30 Use code J4KREG for free admission www.j4k.io See you… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jul 21, 2019 |
Potential 7/31 OJUG Meeting — interested?Hello Juggies! Potential 7/31 talk: We have a very talented guest in town for www.j4k.io. He’s offered to give a talk on 7/31. If there’s… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jul 10, 2019 |
July OJUG Description Updated!Check it out! Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jul 2, 2019 |
OReillySACon CFP!Software Architecture Conference #OReillySACon is looking for speakers! Apply now to be a part of the leading conference on #SoftwareArchit… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jun 25, 2019 |
OrlandoJUG ::: Java 11 CertificationJim Clarke will give a talk that will help you prepare to pass that test! RSVP here: https://codetown.com/events/orlandojug-java-11-certifi… Started by Michael Levin |
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Jun 24, 2019 Reply by Michael Levin |
Java Certification ::: Do you want a Meetup this Friday 6/21/19?Future JUG meeting proposal Interested in Java Certification? Jim Clark helped write the exam! He’s just back from travel so won’t be able… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jun 16, 2019 |
Got GIT?Hey Juggies! Let’s take 5 this month. We’re looking for a GIT expert to do a presentation. Stay tuned! ...Mike Levin Started by Michael Levin |
0 | May 21, 2019 |
Microservices presentationThanks, Santiago for the great presentation! Slides attached. (You have to click “desktop view” to see the attachment if you’re on a smartp… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | May 2, 2019 |
Happy 10th year, JCertif!
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