Google-Scale Code Refactoring (hosted by VMware)

It's time to talk to a Googler about code refactorization! Let's get together, introduce ourselves, and learn some things about Google's code refactorization efforts.

We will be hosted by VMware, in Downtown Crossing, Boston. VMware provides platform virtualization software and services, and cloud computing.

RSVPs must be received before the morning of the event. Please check in at the front desk, (ID required), and come up to the 2nd floor.

Schedule:

• 6:30 Charles Wilcox (Organizer): Group introduction, and plan next events. (10 min)

• 6:40 Mark Zeren (VMware): VMware introduction. (5 min)

• 6:45 --break for food-- (5 min)

• 6:45 Mark Barolak (Google): Non-atomic refactoring in Google. (50 min)

• 7:35 --break-- (5 min)

• 7:45 Mark Barolak (Google): Q&A (30 min)

• 8:15 Head out for dinner and drinks

Perks:

VMware will provide free pizza and soda.

Getting there:

VMware is in the middle of Downtown Crossing. For MBTA riders, the Chinatown, and Boyston St. stops are closest, followed by Downtown Crossing, and Park St.; there are also many closeby bus stops. For drivers, there are many parking lots nearby; the Layfayette Garage is closest, and is 20$ after 5PM; 125 Summer St. is a bit further away, and is 12$ after 5PM; there are several less expensive options in Chinatown.