This talk provides a code-intensive introduction to the updated Java EE 7 platform, including several live demos. The Java EE 7 platform has a changed scope and will now be focusing on Productivity and HTML5. JAX-RS 2 adds a new Client API to invoke the RESTful endpoints. JMS 2 is undergoing a complete overhaul to [...]

Navin Kabra of Punetech.com was recently presented the IndicThreads CommuKnitterTM award for his exemplary work in building technology communities in India and particularly in Pune.  In this award acceptance talk, Navin talks of his & Punetech’s journey and about building technology communities. He also shares his views on a successful tech career. Vibrant communities are [...]

Software solutions have become increasingly graphic over time. This has resulted in an explosion of visualization packages, ranging from basic charting to 3D, big data and GIS visualization. However, these packages still treat each visualization as a separate entity, and struggle to have common behavior across visualizations and platforms. Varying requirements may also lead to [...]

Technology is extremely important. Many companies have been tremendously successful by leveraging technology. Conferences such as IndicThreads are great for learning about technology and keeping current. However technology is just the beginning. Look beyond technology if you really want to build great products! In this short talk Suhas Kelkar, Chief Technology Officer (APAC) for BMC [...]

This article is based on his book Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer Study Guide by Richard Resse released in August 2012 by Packt Publishing. The book provides an in-depth understanding of Java through the examination of objects and methods, extensive code examples and and coverage of good programming and design practices as they [...]

Apache Hadoop is a Java framework for large-scale distributed batch processing infrastructure which runs on commodity hardware. The biggest advantage is the ability to scale to hundreds or thousands of computers. Hadoop is designed to efficiently distribute and handle large amounts of work across a set of machines. This talk will introduce Hadoop along with [...]

Most client applications today are browser based and use HTML CSS Javascript. However we often find that these applications lack the richness of native desktop applications. Can Java reload desktop application like rich interfaces while also providing modern features & capabilities? Is JavaFX the answer? This session will deep dive into JavaFX starting with a [...]

Redis is an advanced in memory key-value store designed for a world where “Memory is the new disk and disk is the new tape”. Redis has some unique properties — like blazing read and write speed, rich atomic operations and asynchronous persistence — which make it ideally suited for a number of situations. This talk [...]

The 7th Annual IndicThreads Pune Conference will be held on 14-15 December 2012. We received a record number of submissions this year and the event boasts of possibly our best lineup of speakers & sessions! Pune12 brings a hurricane (cyclone maybe) of learning around Cloud, Java, Scala, Big Data, NoSQL, HTML5 & emerging technologies. Do [...]

Updates from the Java EE and Spring Framework Panel Discussion at JavaOne.  Panelist: 1) Richard Hightower – Developer, InfoQ 2) Bert Ertman – Fellow, Luminis 3)Gordon Dickens – Technical Architect, IT101, Inc. 4)Chris Beams – Senior Technical Staff, VMware 5) Arun Gupta – Technology Evangelist, Oracle . The bulk of audience are enterprise developers. Show [...]

The Java Strategy Keynote is the opening talk at JavaOne. It’s meant to answer “What’s next with JavaSE, JavaEE, JavaFX, Java Mobile & more… ?” Live Updates: Venue is not Moscone or the Hilton but the Masonic Auditorium. A steep 20 min climb from the Hilton. Buses also bringing in many participants. Unaware why it’s [...]

With over 25 million activation in the holiday season of 2011 alone it is hard to ignore mobile application development today. Every organization, even large enterprises are looking to build small useful mobile applications for their employees on the go. This presents a huge opportunity as well as a challenge for the web / desktop [...]

Punam Dahiya shares her experiences on “Why Node.js and how to effectively use Node.js in production”.  She shares her experiences and learning while rewriting framework of UrbanTouch.com, one of the leading player in on-line beauty sector in India. UrbanTouch platform was originally written using Magento, an open source based ecommerce web application built using Zend [...]

The call for papers / speakers for the 7th Annual IndicThreads Pune Conference is now open. The conference will look at a wide array of software development tools & technologies in Java, Cloud Computing, Mobile App Development as well as emerging technologies like Big Data, Gamification, HTML5 and many others. IndicThreads invites submissions from subject [...]

Software Engineering is about much more than coding. There are engineers that are solicited by everyone for their projects, teams and even companies. The mythical 10x engineers. What makes these engineers special? Is it their algorithmic prowess, knowledge of programming languages, communication skills, quality of code or something else? Having had the pleasure of working [...]

The IndicThreads Conference On Software Development will be held on 13-14 July 2012 in Delhi NCR. Some of the key topics covered are: Java EE7, Hadoop, NoSQL, PhoneGap, BDD , JAX-RS, HTML5, GPars, Groovy, Node.js, Redis, SaaS, Machine Learning, Akka, PAAS, Nutch & more… Below is the detailed schedule. Conference Details at : http://Delhi12.IndicThreads.com . [...]

IndicThreads in partnership with Reliscore & Apress is running a weekly Developer Contest On Emerging Technology where all you need to do is answer a few questions and win great books and goodies. The contest consists of a mix of multiple choice questions, some coding and some text answers. The contest will test your skills at [...]

Oracle had announced its plans to launch the Oracle public cloud at Openworld 2011. Larry Ellison today announced the actual launch of those cloud services. “Almost seven years of relentless engineering and innovation plus key strategic acquisitions. An investment of billions. We are now announcing the most comprehensive Cloud on the planet Earth,” said Oracle [...]

Saurabh Gupta looks at: PL/SQL Collections: Overview, Associative arrays, Nested tables, Varray and PL/SQL collection methods. This article is based on his book Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Professional Guide released in May 2012 by Packt Publishing.  Click to browse book details & buy. Collections—an overview A collection is a homogeneous single dimensional structure, which constitutes [...]

Since 2006, IndicThreads’ Conferences have been delivering world class content on technologies like Java, Cloud Computing, Mobile & Software Quality. IndicThreads is excited to bring the same world class, vendor-neutral technology learning to India’s capital city, Delhi. IndicThreads Delhi will be held on 13 – 14 July. Delhi 2012 sessions cover a vast array of [...]