About us
Welcome to the Orlando JUG (Java User Group)!
We are a community of professionals and enthusiasts interested in all things related to Java, Java frameworks (e.g. Spring, Quarkus, etc.), Java versions, Java news, ...everything Java!
Our meetups are designed to foster learning, collaboration, and networking among like-minded individuals. Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting out, our group offers something for everyone. Join us to expand your knowledge, share your experiences, and connect with others who are passionate about Java and software development. We look forward to meeting you at our next meetup!
Upcoming events
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Power and Perils of AI Aided Coding
Tech Hub, 36 W. Pine St, Orlando, FL, US## Power and Perils of AI Aided Coding
- AI coding uses intuition, assistance, or rapid iteration to build software without traditional design formality. It can feel liberating and fast, but it comes with hidden risks. This session takes a closer look at both the advantages and pitfalls of this emerging approach.
- Attendees will explore when AI coding can boost creativity, collaboration, and speed, and when it can lead to fragile, hard-to-maintain systems. Through practical examples and guidelines, you will learn how to harness its strengths while avoiding the traps that undermine quality and long-term sustainability.
## Format
- 6:30pm — Welcome & Networking: Pizza, drinks and name tags will be provided—come hungry and ready to connect!
- 7:00pm — Get people into the auditorium.
- 7:05pm — Orlando JUG and ODevs opening remarks.
- 7:10pm — Featured presentation by guest speaker.
- 8:20pm — Q&A + Social Time. Two attendees will each win a JetBrains license (e.g. IntelliJ IDEA, CLion, PyCharm Pro, ReSharper, etc.) and 3 attendees will each win an O'Reilly book.
## Speaker
- Dr. Venkat Subramaniam is an award-winning author, founder of Agile Developer, Inc., an instructional professor at the University of Houston, and creator of dev2next conference.
- He has trained and mentored thousands of software developers in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and is a regularly-invited speaker at several international conferences.
- Venkat helps his clients effectively apply and succeed with sustainable agile practices on their software projects.
- Venkat is a (co)author of multiple technical books, including the 2007 Jolt Productivity award winning book Practices of an Agile Developer. You can find a list of his books at <https://www.agiledeveloper.com>.
## Links
- Orlando JUG: https://www.meetup.com/orlandojug/
- Venkat Subramaniam @ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsubramaniam/
- Percy Vega @ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/percyvega/
- Trung (Daniel) An @ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trung-daniel-an/
- Taras Shram @ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taras-shram/
## Parking
- 55 West Parking Garage: Located at 60 West Pine Street, it's a short walk to the Tech Hub.
- Flat Lot: Located on Pine Street, near the fire department, and at the corner of Garland and Central.
- Metered Parking (via ParkMobile, DTO code): are metered spots available on streets near the Tech Hub, such as Pine Street and Central Boulevard.
## Sponsors
- Orlando Devs: ODevs is a vibrant community of software developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts in the Orlando and Central Florida area, dedicated to fostering growth, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among its members.
- JetBrains: JetBrains develops a suite of developer tools, including Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), team tools, and other software designed to enhance programmer productivity and code quality.
- O'Reilly: O'Reilly Media is a premier publisher established in 1978, renowned for its technical books featuring distinctive animal woodcut covers. It provides comprehensive technical and business education through an online learning platform, offering books, videos, live training, and interactive tutorials.
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