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Posted on November 29, 2017 at 1:30pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Hello folks,
Want to hear about new Java APIs and some of the decisions made at the recent JavaOne? Ed burns and I will be presenting some of our recent work and findings after JavaOne 2017. Join us at the Canvs location. It is rumored that pizza will be provided. Don't miss out. Come chill, relax, eat some pizza and enjoy Java goodness.
See you there!…
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Hi Vernon,
I just thought of you because I got an email from www.singletonhouse.com in Eureka!
Hope all is well. You might check out the new Kotlin group here. It's pretty exciting stuff!
Best,
Mike
Vernon - James Ward is presenting at the OJUG Th http://www.codetown.us/events/running-java-play-and-scala-apps-on-the-cloud
Please come and tell your friends at Disney and all over - I need some help promoting!
All the best,
Mike