Triangle Java Users Group Presents:

Grownup Web-apps, or Why I am a Java Programmer No Longer

presented by Nathaniel Talbott

Monday, March 20, 2006
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

4001 E. Chapel Hill-Nelson Highway
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Abstract:
Six years ago, if you had told me I would eventually turn down Java work on a regular basis, I would've probably looked at you a bit crazy. Four years ago, if you had told me I would eventually get paid to do Ruby full time, I would've shaken my head with a wistful sigh. Two years ago, if you had told me RubyConf '05 would fill up at 200 people, and the first RailsConf would sell out 400 seats in a week, I might've suggested you get some psychiatric help. Yet all these things are now true...

So what in the world is Ruby on Rails? Where does it make sense to use it? How do you get started developing with it? And why would I forsake the established Java community for the wild ravages of a "new" technology, and love every minute of it? All those questions and more will be answered in words, images, and code. Don't be late, though - this Rails stuff is hot, and has been known to fill up an auditorium or two.

About the Speaker:
A thoroughly unconventional guy, Nathaniel Talbott has been known to have a contrarian opinion or two. Over five years ago he discovered the Ruby language, and since then has gone from wanting it to be more like Java to wanting Java to be more like it. Further biographical details are best elicited by buying him tasty comestibles.

Admission:
Paid-up members of TriJUG may attend without additional charge. Non members are asked to pay $5 per meeting. But, if you are either a full time student or unemployed, then we ask only $2 per meeting.

DIRECTIONS to Nortel Networks:
From Raleigh:
Proceed West on I40 to Davis Drive (Exit 280) Take exit for Davis Drive. At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on Davis Drive Proceed to the light at Davis and 54 (aprox 1/3 mile) Turn left onto 54. Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left. Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right) Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot. Park near center of near side of building Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL. (Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)

From Durham:
Proceed East on I40 to Davis Drive (Exit 280) Take exit for Davis Drive. At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on Davis Drive Proceed to the light at Davis and 54 (approx 1/4 mile) Turn left onto 54. Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left. Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right) Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot. Park near center of near side of building Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL. (Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)

From Cary/Apex:
Entering RTP on Davis proceed to intersection with Hwy 54. Turn Right onto Hwy 54 (at light) Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left. Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right) Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot. Park near center of near side of building Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL. (Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)

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