Takaaki Sugiyama
Takaaki has long time experience of system development with Java, ShellScript, Linux, FreeBSD, etc. He also works as a technical writer and a trainer in engineering education. He has written some Java books and has some serial publication in technical media. He is a board member of Japan Java User Group.
Session
For developers to continue growing, acquiring knowledge alone is not enough. Interaction with other engineers, hands-on learning opportunities, and continuous stimulation are essential.
The Japan Java User Group (JJUG) has been fostering such an environment for over 20 years, now boasting a membership of more than 13,000. Through large conferences held twice a year (JJUG CCC), monthly night seminars, even an unconference held at hot spring resorts (JOnsen), JJUG has established itself as a vibrant and active community.
This talk will review how JJUG has provided a forum for engineers to learn and interact with each other, and provide insight into measures to maintain ongoing activities and to strengthen international ties. Additionally, we will explore the challenges JJUG currently faces and its vision for the future.