Hi All,
Our featured speaker has
cancelled for tomorrow (Weds)
due to
weather-related travel, so we will regroup next month. On a positive
note, we have speakers set for the next several months beginning with a
session on
Mobile Development in February.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
February Java User Group Meeting
With an increasing emphasis on mobility, IT organizations are
developing and deploying more mobile applications
than ever. With a broad range of mobile operating systems,
application frameworks, and developer tools to choose from, the
importance of defining and executing the right mobile applications
strategy can’t be overstated. In this months session, we will explore
developer's options, key issues for software developers and IT
organizations who need to understand how best to create and deploy
applications software for the
exciting new generation of smart mobile devices.
We will focus on two popular options,
Java ME and
iPhone
environments.
- Java Platform, Micro Edition (Java ME) is a collection of
technologies
and specifications to create a platform that fits the requirements for
mobile devices such as consumer products, embedded devices, and
advanced mobile devices.
- Initially introduced in the United States on June 29, 2007, the iPhone
has quickly become one of the hottest mobile devices on the
market. Randy
Beiter will review the iPhone development environment and discuss
what you need to begin with the iPhone SDK, including
the development tools, technologies and processes necessary to create
and deploy applications
for iPhone.
Randy's Bio:
Randy Beiter is the Chief Software Engineer at iNomadics, Inc. A
self-proclaimed “lifetime technologist,” Randy is the
co-inventor of two patented software processes. In addition he is a
Sun-certified Java developer who has served in multiple capacities
throughout his 15 year career including technical expert, project
leader and mentor. Prior to joining iNomadics, Randy served as a Senior
Software Engineer for Oracle Corporation, BEA Systems, and Flashline,
Inc. and as a Systems Analyst for Book Stacks Unlimited which is
recognized as the first online retail establishment. Randy graduated
from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science.
The agenda:
- Eat, Drink, Network (5:30-6:00 PM)
- Previous Meeting Recap, New Business (6:00-6:15PM)
- Mobile Development (6:15PM)
- Mobile Landscape Overview
- Java ME
- iPhone
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Free Java
Programming with Passion! Online Course
As mentioned during our previous meetings, the next online
session of Sang Shin's introduction to Java is beginning next week.
Additional information, including registration steps, are available at
the link below:
http://www.javapassion.com/javaintro/
We will review or address any questions from the course at the
beginning of each meeting. In addition, please feel free to use our
forums to post questions.
See you in February!
Scott
--
Scott Seighman
Partner Systems Engineer
Sun Microsystems
877.450.8885
scott.s...@sun.com