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vJUG: One small step for JUGs, one giant leap for JUG-kind
Posted on October 11, 2013 at 10:00am 4 Comments 0 Likes
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I love community, networking and interactions with other geeks, that's why I married one! :) The greatest thing about Java User Groups (JUGs) isn't just the great content, but also the close knit community, the beers and chatting/networking with like-minded geeks talking tech and sharing ideas. I’m an active leader of the LJC (London JUG) and speak at events as well as organiser for the LJC Open Conference (Happening this Nov 23rd ;) ). I've actually… Continue
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Hi Simon and welcome to Codetown! I think this will be a good venue for the virtual JUG. Take a look around, post some blog posts if you like and please invite some friends. All the best and good luck - we'll say in touch better now.
Michael