Java v Scala - The Odd Couple

Java Vs Scala - The odd couple??!!

We’re hosting our very first Fruition IT technical debate for the Leeds programming community!

Join us at the Leeds tech hub FutureLabs on Thursday 2nd March from 6pm where we will be debating ‘Java v’s Scala : The Odd Couple’

Neil Dunlop Principal Consultant at Infinity Works will be fronting as team Java presenting a host of cool new and exciting applications of Java.

Jon Humble Principal Engineer at Sky Betting & Gaming will be taking the reins at team SCALA presenting it as the new superior technology.

Team Java or Team SCALA which side will you take on the debate?

Alongside the debate there will be plenty of time for questions, chat and networking over some complimentary beer and nibbles.

To join the debate and register for tickets click here: https://javavscala.eventbrite.co.uk

Date: Thursday 2nd February 2017

Venue: FutureLabs - 1 Eastgate, Leeds LS2 7LY

From 6pm (finishing by 9pm)

Speakers:

Neil Dunlop, Principal Consultant at Infinity Works – Java

With over 20 years’ experience working in a wide variety of technical environments for leading organisations. Neil is now leading a team of Java Engineers for one of Yorkshires most prominant Software Engineering Consultancies Infinity Works.

Jon Humble, Principal Engineer at Sky Betting & Gaming – SCALA

Jon is a Principal Functional Programmer (Scala, Akka, Erlang, JS), Agile Champion (Certified Scrum Master) and Team Leader. Jon has over twenty years experience and is currently the Principal Engineer at SKYBET.

To register for tickets click here: https://javavscala.eventbrite.co.uk