The MIT Java Users Group is intended to promote sharing of ideas and mutual support for Java developers and others who are interested in Java and related technologies within the MIT community.
Upcoming Meetings
September 2007 -- Spring Web Flow
A demonstration the Microsystem Technology Laboratories new registration form which uses Spring Web Flow.
Wednesday, September 19, 12:00-1:30 pm in W91-250
October 2007 -- Eclipse and NetBeans
Some demonstrations of these two popular IDEs including key features, tips and tricks.
Wednesday, October 31, 12:00-1:30 pm in W92-199-Fenway
November 2007 -- Compiler Plug-ins
Checking your code with compiler plug-ins from the MIT CSAIL.
Wednesday, November 28, 12:00-1:30 pm in W92-199-Fenway
You can also see Previous Meetings.
Goals
- Have monthly group meetings were specific where members can meet other Java developers, learn about specific techniques and technologies, ask and answer questions, etc. A strong emphasis is placed on identifying a specific topic for each meeting, and finding someone within the group who can effectively present or lead a discussion on that topic. Topics could include, but would not be limited to: developing with the Spring Framework; using database persistence tools; using Java Server Faces (JSF); building Swing applications; using AJAX; etc.
- Establish a mailing list for group members that can be used for discussion of Java and related technologies as well as the planning of monthly meetings. We have such a list... now we just need the people. Please join the listnow.
Meeting Topics Being Considered
- AJAX (DWR and/or GWT)
- Web Services (MIT Specific, using Apache Axis)
- Automated Testing
- Fast report column sorting solution
- Spring Application Framework and/or Spring MVC
- JSF
- Acegi Security (in more depth)