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- How did you hear about Codetown?
- Dr. A
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- Java, mobile development
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- I am currently in my last semester of completing my A.S. in computer programming and analysis. I plan to continue my education with UCF's B.A.S. Software Development program.
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Hi David and welcome to Codetown! I hope to meet you in person at the next OrlandoJUG meeting 9/24 at Canvs. Cool co-working place! You'll like it. You may want to join the OJUG group within here, OJUG Town. That way, when I or anyone posts a discussion (like about an upcoming meeting) you'll get an email.