OrlandoJUG - The Orlando Java Users Group

Meeting Announcement

Hello Everyone,

I'm pleased to announce the next meeting of the Orlando Java Users Group on Thursday night, October 30, 2003. This meeting will be hosted by Federal Express in Maitland and it will feature a presentation on Jython by Fred Sells. The 127kB presentation is zipped for your use.

We do not yet have a food sponsor for this meeting. If you are interested in supporting the OJUG by providing some refreshments for this meeting please contact me at info (at) orlandojug (dot) org.

Presentation: Jython

The Python language has been implemented as a 100% pure Java solution, known as Jython. Jython is able to import any Java package; thus giving it all the functionality of Java, including Swing and EJB, while retaining the simplicity of a dynamically typed language. This presentation will summarize:

Highlights of the key language elements
Some cool features of Jython not available in Java
Using Jython as an Executable Specification
Using Jython to prototype Swing Apps
Using Jython with JUnit
Common Pitfalls
Key Resources

Speaker: Fred Sells

Fred Sells has been developing software for over 30 years and has been a co-founder of several startups. He has developed various real-time tactical systems for the US Navy, and lead the team that developed the Tomahawk Cruise Missile targeting and launch control software. He has been a consultant to the NYSE for over 5 years, specializing in requirements analysis and rapid prototyping of new user interface concepts for the trading floor. He developed a commercial Unix/Motif GUI-Builder that was widely used by such diverse firms as the Industrial Bank of Japan and Lockheed-Martin.

Fred has been using Python since the late 80's and more recently Jython (the Java implementation) as a Rapid Application Development tool. He used Python to develop a real-time simulation of the trading floor of the NYSE (~175 classes). That system was deployed on the trading floor (after hours) to perform concept validation for the system designed to meet the two billion share day.

Host: Federal Express (Maitland)

[Directions]

Coming from I-4, take Maitland Blvd West exit (It's exit 90B from I-4 East, and exit 90 from I-4 West).
From the exit ramp, when you hit Maitland Blvd, take a right (same from I-4 east or west).
Take left on 3rd traffic light, Maitland Summit Blvd.
Take first left on Maitland Summit Tower Blvd.
100 Feet on that road.
You'll see entrance to the covered Garage Parking on the right.
Park in the garage and follow directions to the main lobby of the building.
Sign in in the main lobby and take elevator to 10th floor.
Follow signs to the conference room.

Agenda: Thursday, October 30, 2003

6:30pm - 7:00pm: Networking
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Presentation, Questions/Discussion
8:00pm - ?: Networking

RSVP: Please respond to rsvp@orlandojug.org so that we can estimate the number of people attending the meeting.

Please tell your co-workers and fellow Java enthusiasts. As always I hope to see you there.

-Brian

OJUG Program Chair
info (at) orlandojug (dot) org