"Introduction to Java 8 java.time" and "Twins: FP and OOP"

*Please note this is an LJC event. Skills Matter are hosting this event and are handling the attendance - it is essential that you confirm your place at this link: https://skillsmatter.com/meetups/6208-introduction-to-java-8-java-time

"Introduction to Java 8 java.time" presented by Jim Gough - 45 mins

and

"Twins: FP and OOP" presented by Richard Warburton - 45 mins

-Introduction to Java 8 java.time

Java 8 will be shortly launching and this is a great opportunity to take a tour through the API and see the new features.

There will be a short presentation followed by live coding.

Bio:

Jim Gough has worked with java.time for several years on the Adopt A JSR program for the London Java Community.

-Twins: FP and OOP

Object-Oriented Programming has well established design principles, such as SOLID. For many developers architecture and functional programming are at odds with each other: they don’t know how their existing tricks of the trade convert into functional design. This problem becomes worse as hybrid languages such as Scala, Java 8 and Ruby become common. We’ll talk about how functional programming helps you implement the SOLID principles, and how a functional mindset can actually help you achieve the holy grail of OO, encapsulation.

Bio:

Richard Warburton is an empirical technologist and solver of deep-dive technical problems. Recently he has been working on data analytics for high performance computing and has written a book on Java 8 Lambdas for O’Reilly. He is a leader in the London Java Community and organised the Adopt-a-JSR programs for Java 8 and runs the Openjdk Hackdays. Richard is also a known conference speaker, having talked at JavaOne, JFokus, Devoxx, Geecon and JAX London. Previously he worked on static analysis problems and compilers and has obtained a PhD in Computer Science from The University of Warwick.

Who should attend:

Open to all

Agenda:

18:15 Doors open.
18:30 approx: Main presentations "Introduction to Java 8 java.time" presented by Jim Gough - 45 mins and "Twins: FP and OOP" presented by Richard Warburton - 45 mins
20:00: Networking and informal discussion at: The Old Ivy House Pub, 166 Goswell Road EC1V 7DT www.oldivyhouse.co.uk (http://www.oldivyhouse.co.uk/)

Please Note:

Nearest tube: Barbican
Nearest Coffee Shop: Sun Coffee Shop, 55-63 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EN for if you arrive early

Event organised by the awesome folk at RecWorks - check out the blog here:

http://blog.recworks.co.uk/ (http://recworks.co.uk/)

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*Please note this is an LJC event. Skills Matter are hosting this event and are handling the attendance - it is essential that you confirm your place at this link: https://skillsmatter.com/meetups/6208-introduction-to-java-8-java-time