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This FREE online Java conference is tomorrow!
Visit https://www.accelevents.com/e/2021jconfdev to see the full agenda for the day as well as all session descriptions and speaker bios. It's free so no need for FOMO. The conference runs from 9:00 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST (3:00 PM UDT - 11:00 PM UDT
Added by Michael Levin on December 8, 2021 at 11:51am — No Comments
Proof That Free File Hosting Leecher Works
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Added by Daniella on October 13, 2021 at 6:42pm — No Comments
The 2021 JakartaEE Developer Survey is now open!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FD2GWM8
Added by Michael Levin on April 16, 2021 at 10:39am — No Comments
Pass Every Level In Wordscapes on Easy Way
Wordscapes, accessible for PC, iOS, and Android os, is a word search, crossword puzzle mix. You receive a number of characters which then use to generate up words that will fit into crossword design. This video game is regularly ranked in the selection of top-rated word games on both Apple and Android devices. All level answers are available at https://wordscapesmate.com/
This is effectively a combination of a…
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J4K is virtual this year...and free!
J4K was a superb conference last year. This year, it’s virtual and free! Some of the world’s best speakers will present. Register here: http://j4k.io/ They say tickets will go fast. #j4k
Added by Michael Levin on July 2, 2020 at 6:52pm — No Comments
Dev Dot Next Webinar!
https://www.devdotnext.com/digital
Oracle is hosting a webinar on Java 14 next Thursday, 26 March from 2-2:30 pm EDT, which will cover some of the new features:…
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Added by Michael Levin on March 24, 2020 at 7:44am — No Comments
Hackathon
“Hey Mike, I am helping organize an upcoming hackathon at Palm Coast City hall and want to invite your group of devs to attend and compete. There is a $12k prize pool as well as raffle prizes and free food all weekend long. This is a free event and any and all experience is welcome to come check it out. The event website is TechBeachHackathon.com for all the details.”
Added by Michael Levin on January 11, 2020 at 2:06am — No Comments
Mobile Vendor Market Share
Added by Ismail Jones on September 17, 2019 at 11:09pm — No Comments
IBM is moving OpenPower Foundation to The Linux Foundation
Added by Michael Lucas on August 22, 2019 at 8:18am — No Comments
Swampcast features Tim Westergren, Pandora CEO
Join Michael Levin in this Swampcast interview with Tim Westergren, Pandora CEO. Click here to listen. Photo…
Added by Michael Levin on August 3, 2019 at 12:30pm — No Comments
Swampcast features Craig Newmark
Here's a Swampcast featuring Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist. Enjoy!
Added by Michael Levin on July 11, 2019 at 1:30pm — No Comments
Wikipedia ::: Swampcast podcast features Brion Vibber, Wikipedia CTO
Here’s a blast from the past. Wikipedia CTO Brion Vibber walks us through the beginnings of Wikipedia. Enjoy! Click here to hear the…
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Pandora::: Swampcast features Pandora CTO Tom Conrad
Here’s one of the most talented CTO’s around to explain the inner workings of Pandora. Click here to…
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OSCON Free Expo Pass!
Added by Michael Levin on June 21, 2019 at 4:13pm — No Comments
Some thoughts on licensing from Google's Chris DiBona
Chris DiBona is the director of open source at Google, and he's been taking a big part in the open source and Free software ecosystem for a very long time--not least in his role with Google's Summer of Code. He recently posted on Twitter what he calls "a little rant" about software licensing -- well worth reading the whole (short!) thing.
Upshot: Be cautious and humble in…
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OSCON
https://oreil.ly/2U5aTET
Added by Michael Levin on May 22, 2019 at 8:50am — No Comments
TheAIConf CFP
Link: https://www.oreilly.com/pub/cpc/200573
Added by Michael Levin on March 21, 2019 at 6:34am — No Comments
Code One CFP
CodeOne is September 15-19. The CFP is open now until March 13. You can submit talks here: http://bit.ly/2tubcKD
Added by Michael Levin on March 8, 2019 at 9:30am — No Comments
Tips and Best Practices To Take Advantage of Spark
Added by Michael Levin on February 22, 2019 at 3:49pm — No Comments
Java Versions
JDK Versions
The various JDK versions are:
- JDK Alpha and Beta (1995): Sun announced Java in September 23, 1995.
- JDK 1.0 (January 23, 1996): Originally called Oak (named after the oak tree outside James Gosling's office). Renamed to Java 1 in JDK 1.0.2.
- JDK 1.1 (February 19,…
Added by Michael Levin on January 14, 2019 at 1:40pm — No Comments
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