Building Smart Devices using Java on the RaspberryPi - An intro to Pi4J

Join us at the Riyadh Java User Group to explore the Raspberry Pi, a complete Linux PC that comes compact and at a low price of €6.95. Of course, you can run Java on it. The same types of JVM applications you know, love, and use on powerful machines can also be utilized on the Raspberry Pi. "Write once, run everywhere"? Ah yes, that's Java's promise! However, this compact board offers additional capabilities that you won't find on that fancy server you have running somewhere in the cloud.

Do you need a touchscreen device to interact with your home automation system or machinery? JavaFX, the new Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W (15€), and a touchscreen make the perfect, affordable combination to provide an ideal solution. With its low price and high specifications, the Raspberry Pi is opening up entirely new possibilities.