Welcome to the Java Road Trip

Code to Coast

Bus Stop: San Francisco, CA - 20.September.2010

What a road trip!

The Java Bus is pulling into its final stop, and it's a big one: JavaOne 2010, the mother of all Java conferences! From September 19-23, JavaOne will showcase the tools, resources, and best practices that has helped Java permeate the world today. Look for us at the corner of O'Farrell and Mason streets, and you can check out our assortment of demonstrations daily from Monday, September 20th to Thursday, September 23rd.

As the Java Bus nears the end of its successful cross-country odyssey, we wanted to take a minute to thank you for your support. You turned out in droves, from the OD-TUG sessions in Washington, D.C., to the crowd listening to Jim Clarke in Austin, Texas―it truly underscores Oracle's commitment to this vital technology and the people who use it. Whether it was listening to a lively exchange between developers and key Java contributors or watching Java enthusiasts dive into the latest tools and technology on the bus, we feel privileged to have witnessed such drive and innovation.

We hope you take a minute to register at Technology Network (OTN), Oracle's official, and interactive online/offline community for Oracle technical professionals. As the world's largest online community of DBAs, and architects using Oracle products and computer-industry-standard technologies such as Java, you'll find rich content, valuable knowledge exchanges and a thriving online environment. Come join us at JavaOne!

Bus Stop: Santa Clara, CA - 18.August.2010

Grass! Trees! We set up right on the Oracle grounds of the Santa Clara office, and enjoyed the park like setting. Being Oracle, there were a ton of Java enthusiasts, with more than 125 attendees. The buffet of fresh fruit, sandwiches, cookies, soda and beer disappeared so quickly that we had to augment with 30 pizzas to feed the masses.

The Java Bus was open for people to take tours and relax, and the surf bot was a load of fun, as usual. Best of all, every Oracle employee got a limited-edition Java Road Trip t-shirt. A great way to wrap up the cross-country drive!
— Amy!

Bus Stop: Portland, OR - 12.August.2010

For the Portland stop, the Java Bus pulled into downtown Portland in the heart of all the action. We parked our bus right in the center of the park, and set up the by-now signature buffet of delicious food—cookies, sandwiches and soda, real picnic food.

The surf bot was packed from the time we set it up to the event's closing—it was easy to tell we were near ocean again.

Guest speaker Angela Caicedo once again enthralled the crowd, and the crowd enthralled us! Portland JUG member Slim Symes customized a song for the event, and "Gotta have my Java" was a big hit. We also had our first feline visitor, as one member brought his cat—on a leash! Said kitty was immediately nominated to be the Java cat.

All that energy added up to a very happy Bus, packed from start to finish with Java enthusiasts. Onward to our final stop before OpenWorld: Santa Clara!
— Amy!

Bus Stop: Seattle, WA - 10.August.2010

Ah, the coast again! Seattle brought us a new experience as we were parked by the Museum of Flight, giving the crowd some eye-catching background in the form of some pretty cool airplanes. We had attendees both the Seattle and Kent JUGs, including quite a few families. Guest speaker Angela Caicedo wowed the crowd with her demos, as attendees got to come aboard the bus to see the latest Java technologies. The surf bot was its usual popular self and the crowd enjoyed the buffet of fresh fruit, sandwiches and frosty beverages, as well as the promise of free stuff—we had a drawing for books and other prizes.
— Amy!