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About us
Kochi Java User Group (JUG) is a forum for anyone who has an interest in Java, JVM and related technologies who is based out of Kochi, or planning to visit Kochi, or anyone interested.
Vision: To be the primary forum in Kochi area for the Java Technologists.
Mission: Empower Engineers, Technologists, Managers, Students or anyone with an interest in Java Technologies by periodic connects among themselves as well as with experts by meetups and events, both physical and online.
Info:
We plan to meet periodically to discuss, connect, and ideate of Java related technologies. Though we are just starting the vision is to be the go-to forum for Java related tech in Kochi and neighbouring areas. Kochi JUG is now listed in page listing official JUGS. Discussion will be primarily in open source tech which would mean an exposure to open source eco-system. Open Source thrives on community and let us aspire to be a supporting pillar for Java open source efforts.
Invitation To Join:
Request all Java, JVM current and future developers who are based out of, or visit the Kochi are to join this community at **[http://meetup.com/kochijug ](http://meetup.com/kochijug "http://meetup.com/kochijug")**and be an active partner in growing this ecosystem.Community to foster Java technologies in Kochi. Idea is to have talks, discussions and community meetups to gain insights into the latest, greatest deep Java technologies, industry standard practices, anything related to Java. We hope to bring experts in Java related areas to meetings - virtual as well as in-person.
Upcoming events
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Open-Source contribution Workshop - Eclipse
https://plus.google.com/events/c5k3ig9ks3ip6bkam8fhna555u8, Youtube Hangout, Kochi, IN⚠️ Important: Registration Required
To attend this workshop, advance registration via the Google Form is mandatory. Due to security and logistical requirements, only registered participants will be allowed to attend.Code is just the beginning. Discover the collaborative power of open source in this hands-on workshop, where we'll show you exactly how to kickstart your contribution journey within Eclipse repositories.
During the session, we’ll walk through the basics of open-source development using Java, how to find beginner-friendly issues, set up your local development environment, and make your first meaningful contribution. Whether you’re curious about open source, looking to give back to the community, or want to take your first steps as a contributor, this workshop will provide practical guidance and real-world insights.
If you’re an open-source enthusiast or someone who has always wanted to contribute but didn’t know where to start, this workshop is a great fit for you.Prerequisites for the workshop :
1. Laptop
2. Configured/Install Git
3. Eclipse foundation account and Sign-in ECAThis workshop will give you a hands-on introduction to making your first open-source contribution, with a special focus on contributing to the Eclipse ecosystem. You will learn how real-world Eclipse projects like Eclipse Platform and JDT are developed in the open, how to identify beginner-friendly issues in the Eclipse GitHub repositories, set up the Eclipse development environment locally, make a meaningful code change, and confidently submit your first Pull Request. The session will include practical guidance, live demos, and tips on collaborating with the Eclipse community
Agenda
1. Registration and Welcome speech ( 9:30 to 10AM)
2. How to contribute to open an open source project( 10:00 to 10:30AM)
3. Break (15 mins)
4. Contribution Live Demo (11:00 to 12:00PM)
5. Snacks (30 mins)
6. Workshop (12.30 to 2pm)24 attendees
Past events
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