Developing great software require just one thing: JAVA

Gustavo Ortega
Software Engineer

I decided to share my knowledge with other Java users and Java "fans" and have a reference with this website. I want to support the open software!

This site is under construction. I have ready some sections but they aren't posted yet because I am looking for a right hosting service... unfortunately right now I am using a free hosting service.

I'll be working on several topics and publishing each area at its time.

Articles
Java Programming
Software Development
Proyects
My own software
F.A.Q.
Links
More about me

I was in high school when Java showed its force to the world. I remember when people and magazines started talking and writting about the great features and specs of the languaje (that was 1995). However, at that time I wasn't a software Engineer yet (but yes... I was a computer fan) and I didn't involved on it. Later, I began my career as web designer and HTML programmer. My background is based on Microsoft's products, but I discovered a real better technology named JAVA. I was really curious as a software programmer and I did want to learn more. By year 2000 I found a great book, "Thinking in Java" (1^st edition), from Bruce Eckel. That book -and my dedication, taugth me the underpittings of the Java language. I switched to Java. Nowadays, although I am not and expert I find programming and developing with Java very rewarding. "Touching" the code is really what I like.

If you wonder why Java is a winner, it's simple: Get started quickly, Write less code, Write better code, Develop programs more quickly, Avoid platform dependencies with 100% Pure Java, Write once, run anywhere, Distribute software more easily and more (learned from The Java^TM Tutorial).

A little about me...

I grew up and live in San Jose - Costa Rica. I received a BSc. in Computer Systems Engineering in 2001, and currently I am taking a MSc. in Computer Science at the University of Costa Rica. In my free time I enjoy collecting coins, see more about numismatics at www.numismatica.org. For living I develop software that lives in the world wide web.

If you are interested on me, please contact me. It will be a pleasure to send you my resume/CV. My e-mail: ortega at (@) javadeveloper dot (.) cc [this is just a way to prevent spamming!]

If you need to reach me:

- Willows, California - USA Vox/Fax +(1)-530-685-8405
- Miami, Florida - USA Vox/Fax +(1)-305-402-6189
- San Jose - Costa Rica Phone/Fax +(506) 3646169

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Java SDK 

Currently, Sun's latest Java Developer's Kit Standard Edition (JSDK) is version 1.4.1. You can check at java.sun.com and get it for free. I think -and almost everybody, that this is the best site for java developers, no matter your level or experience. Try NetBeans too.

Also, I recommend you to get Sun Studio 4.0 (FORTE for Java) Community Edition. This is the fastest way to produce code and compile it. If you have more experience, you must buy Oracle JDeveloper 9i release 3.  Ah! I forgot... Oracle's technologies are also my favorite tools if you really want RAD tools.

See also:

• The Source for Java Technology
  (java.sun.com)
• Java User's Groups Worldwide
  (java.sun.com/aboutJava/jug/usergroups.html)