Hi guys,

25th April

Yes we scan! Software Analysis using jQAssistant

Dirk Mahler, a member of the Saxony JUG, is in London today.  His talk presents the approach behind the open source software analytics tool jQAssistant: which  can be plugged into the build process to allow scanning of relevant structural information like Java packages, classes and Maven descriptors into a Neo4j graph database and applying rules to them.

**Special ticket offer! 3 lucky members of the audience will receive tickets for the Graph Connect Conference in London on 26^th April. For your chance to win, make sure you come along to tonight’s event**

Sign up and see more details via the link.

London Java Community

http://www.meetup.com/Londonjavacommunity/events/230343066/                                     

28th April    

Introduction to Java – Session 1: Welcome to Java!    

Your opportunity to begin learning Java from experienced developers within the London Java Community. This free session introduces Java and the keywords and key concepts people new to the language need. Check the link for more details for this event, and watch the meetup site for details of forthcoming events in this series.        

London Java Community and Graduate Developer Community

http://www.meetup.com/Londonjavacommunity/events/230195342/ 

30th April

Coder Dojo Whitechapel

CoderDojo Whitechapel is a free coding club for kids. All ages are welcome (our main audience is 5-16 years old).

You will need to bring your own laptop that can be connected to the internet - NOT an iPad - an children must be accompanied by an adult.

Don’t worry if you’ve never coded before, all you will need to do is bring a laptop and have fun. There will be mentors to assist you at every point.

And if you have coded before, then the mentors will be able to take your knowledge to the next level. Bring along your programming or code projects for our special “Show & Tell” session, to share with the other ninjas.

Follow the link for full details and to sign up.

Coder Dojo Whitechapel

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whitechapel-coderdojo-30th-april-2016-tickets-24757546488?mc_cid=1d3bcec34a&mc_eid=303c58f0f3

10th May

Java Generics: Past, Present and Future

RSVPs open on Monday for this talk from the Docklands.LJC.

Generics are one of the most complex features of Java. They are often poorly understood and lead to confusing errors. Unfortunately, it won’t get easier. Java 10, release planned for 2018, extends Generics, so it’s time to understand generics or risk being left behind.

Details will be available on the London Java Community home page on 25 April.

Docklands.LJC

http://www.meetup.com/Londonjavacommunity/

11th May      

Coding Hour

THE AFTER-WORK BATTLE FOR DEVS. Be part of Coding Hour and outdo yourself

Feel invincible on JavaScript?

Want to show the world who the best developer is?

Looking for some competition to sharpen your skills?

Follow the link for more details and news of prizes and to register.

BeMyApp      

http://codinghour.bemyapp.com

14th May

HackTheTower with Adopt OpenJDK: May Hack Day

hackthetower.co.uk is a hack day for any and all developers to come and collaborate on projects or discover new technologies together and enhance their skills.  Bring your laptop and your desire to try things out & have fun!

We are also co-hosting the Adopt Openjdk hackday & a Functional Programming with Clojure workshop.

Come hack on the Java implementation that you use everyday!

* Improved OpenJDK 9 test coverage 

* OpenJDK Warnings cleanup 

* Small Bugs Fixes 

* The betterrev project

If you're not familiar with the OpenJDK codebase there will be people there to help you get started, including some from IBM who work on OpenJDK professionally.

London Java Community

http://www.meetup.com/Londonjavacommunity/events/230490203/

18th May      

IBM Bluemix Garage Relaunch Event     

You are invite to the Bluemix Garage’s new home at WeWork, Moorgate to learn about what we do!

During the evening you will hear from:

• Roger Williams - Bluemix Garage and Services Leader EMEA

• Simon Wheatcroft – The inspiring blind ultramarathon runner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naM_MPMJWqY

• Gerry Barry - CEO and Founder of Privity

Following the presentations there will be a chance to network whilst enjoying canapes and drinks as well as some fascinating demonstrations.             

London PaaS and Bluemix

http://www.meetup.com/London-PaaS-Bluemix-Meetup/events/230113015/ 

And don’t overlook these regular events: 

Wizzie Wizzie coding clubs for kids.

Run at three locations every Saturday:

North Library, Manor Gardens, London N7 6JX (11.30 am - 1 pm)

West Library, Bridgeman Road, London N1 1BD (11 am to 12:30 pm)

Rochelle School & Club Row, Arnold Circus, London E2 7ES (2 - 3:30 pm)

http://wizziewizzie.org/

London Software Partnership

Fortnightly meetups for code, coffee/craft beer. Check the link for details and to sign up.      

http://www.meetup.com/london-software-craftsmanship

Learn Software Development

The aim of the group is to provide a basic grounding in various programming languages, technologies and practices including Java, JavaScript, Android, iOS, Swift, PHP, Ruby, Groovy, test automation,agile development, etc.

See the current meetups available via the link

http://www.meetup.com/learnsoftwaredevelopment/             

The London Clojure Group…

… is for people who live in London and are interested in programming in Clojure. The group’s main activities are 2 monthly dojos, and one monthly set of talks. The dojos are where they help one another to learn Clojure and provide a chance to code that our day jobs may not allow. They also organise occasional lunches, hack days, reading groups, sprints… For details of what’s coming up, see the calendar

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=[address removed]&ctz=Europe/London

or the website http://londonclojurians.org      

That’s all the event news from me until mid-May when I’ll be back with details of more free events for developers.