San Diego Java User's Group

Speakers: Rafael del Nero and Paul Webber

Title: Duke's Star Trek with Java 14 Code Challenges

Abstract: Duke needs your help in navigating through the Delta Quadrant. Join in on this incredible journey through new features of the JDK 14 system as well as the best features of Java 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Improve your craft as an engineer. These short challenges will keep your katas going at warp speed! Solve the puzzles to learn the full power of the Java language. Apply the techniques, and develop concise code where bugs will have a hard time hiding. Come to this session to boldly go where no Duke has gone before!

Speaker Bios: Rafael del Nero is a Java Champion, creator of NoBugsProject and quiz master in Oracle Dev Gym, is the author of "No Bugs, No Stress - Create a Life-Changing Software Without Destroying Your Life." Rafael believes there are many techniques involved in creating high-quality software that developers are often unaware of. His life's purpose is to help Java developers use better programming practices to code quality software for stress-free projects with fewer bugs.

Paul Webber has been involved in the software industry for over 25 years programming in languages such as SmallTalk, C++, Java and Android. He has worked in many domains in the San Diego area with a strong interest in Agile Development practices. He has been involved in several volunteer organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, Botball, The League of Amazing Programmers and the 100 Year Starship Program; giving back to the community. Paul has been the President of the SDJUG since 2001, actively coordinating the monthly meetings. Currently he is working at ResMed, a company committed to changing lives with every breath. Oracle Java Champion.