OK, I realise this is unlikely to be relevant to most people, the $50 won't *quite* cover the airfare and accommodation, but if you know anyone who is going then it might be of some use:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Engine Yard and EdgeCase are pleased to announce JRubyConf 2010 in Columbus, OH this October 1-3. JRubyConf is the leading forum where you can learn how the Ruby language is fast becoming a force in the enterprise via JRuby. JRubyConf offers two full days of general conference sessions and an additional day of advanced tutorials for Ruby and Java developers that demonstrate the growing value of Ruby in the enterprise, all while you experience firsthand what being a part of the Ruby community means. Oh, and we’ll have a private whiskey tasting event somewhere in between :) If you’d like to attend, we’d be happy to extend a $50 discount user group members – use the code USERGROUP2010, or register at: http://jrubyconf2010.eventbrite.com/?discount=USERGROUP2010 Join us and you’ll learn how to introduce Ruby to the Java platform among folks who are as passionate about great code as they are about hanging out with great developers. Presenters at JRubyConf are respected experts in their field including: Charles Nutter, Chad Fowler, Jim Weirich, Glenn Vanderburg, Rich Kilmer, and many more to be announced soon. Structured to deliver you maximum know-how, content at JRubyConf begins with Ruby and Java specific talks then progresses to more advanced sessions that teach you about the possibilities of using both languages with JRuby. Specific topics include: · Introduction to JRuby · Large scale testing with Ruby · How to scale Ruby on Rails · Best practices for introducing a new platform to existing development teams · Effectively managing large teams using Ruby · And much more TBA The formal conference schedule will be available later this month, please visit http://jrubyconf.com or follow @JRubyConf to keep up with the latest developments. Looking forward to seeing you at JRubyConf! PS: Is your company interested in sponsoring JRubyConf? If so, please visit our sponsor page: http://jrubyconf.com/sponsor -- Will Jessop Super Shiny Robot Limited - Professional web design and development t: 07939 547 962 w: http://supershinyrobot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NWRUG" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nwrug-members?hl=en.
