The London Java Community’s next free event is – Meet a Project on Wednesday 11th December at 19:00.

Please see link for details and to sign up – http://www.meetup.com/Londonjavacommunity/events/152039972/

· Are you looking to join an existing open source project, but don’t know where to start?

· Are you interested in finding out more about open source software in general?

· Are you looking to start a personal project but don’t know what to base it on?

· Are you interested in trying out some new technologies and wondering how to use them in a personal project?

If the answer is yes, this event could be for you. This is part of the MaP series of events designed to connect open source software projects and potential contributors. It will be in a speed networking style, involving Project Ambassadors speaking to small groups of 3-6 developers. Giving a pitch of an open source or personal project, then answering questions before moving on to another group. The events are intended to answer potential contributors questions around the projects, focussed mainly around starting points.

There are a lot of developers in the industry, from students to experienced developers that are interested to get involved in something in addition to their day time position, but aren’t really sure where to start. There are also a great deal of interesting projects covering everything from popular open source frameworks to the Adopt a JSR program launched by the LJC. Many of these projects rely on support/enthusiasm from developers and are keen to get more enthusiastic people involved. Not to mention that most candidates that get involved in personal projects seem to escalate their careers, salaries, day rates and passion for the industry.

You will get a chance to meet project leads for 3-6 different projects and discuss the differences between them and their experience with open source development and their experiences in general.

Please note:

This event is being held at Shoreditch Village Hall, 33 Hoxton Square, London, N1 6NN – http://shoreditchworks.com/shoreditch-village-hall

Please see link for details and to sign up – http://www.meetup.com/Londonjavacommunity/events/152039972/

Event organised by the awesome folk at RecWorks – check out the blog here:

http://blog.recworks.co.uk/