How to Create a Fun Open Source Project with Jim Bethancourt
Jim discusses how he created RefactorFirst as an open-source project. Then Scott Wierschem shows you how to refactor your code with AI.
Date and time
Location
Improving
10111 Richmond Avenue ## 100 Houston, TX 77042About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
Can't attend in person?
Join the meeting virtually (on April 30) by clicking on this link. BUT DON'T RSVP!
We'll start the streaming presentation at 7 PM.
We'll have pizza at 6:30 for those attending in-person!
About the talk:
Have you wanted to create and share what you've made? In this talk, I'll share the story of how I created an open source project that I named RefactorFirst and how you can create and participate in an open source project, too!
You can check out RefactorFirst at https://github.com/refactorfirst/RefactorFirst and use it today!
In addition, you have doublessly heard about how generative AI tools can generate code - and even entire applications. But can we use it to refactor existing code?
Why yes! Yes we can! Scott will show you some tools and techniques to do just that!
About Jim Bethancourt:
Jim is a devoted husband and father and humble follower of Christ. He's been developing in Java for a really long time and is thankful that RefactorFirst positively impacts the lives of his fellow developers.
About Scott Wierschem:
Your humble HJUG leader is all about refactoring legacy code! He loves to learn about better ways to maintain existing systems, and is always excited to share what he knows.
Sponsored by Improving
Improving is a complete IT services firm, offering training, consulting, recruiting, and project services. Our innovative solutions and processes have helped hundreds of clients across the globe realize their tactical and strategic business objectives. As a result, our 1,000 employees have accumulated extensive technology and management experience in several industries, including financial services, energy, travel, retail, government, and several others.
Our culture encourages both the inspiration and motivation to achieve amazing things. We are constantly striving to live out our values of Excellence, Dedication, and Involvement through the foundation of trust.
Thank you to our Door Prize Sponsors!
Hello2Morrow.com - 1 year SonarGraph license
JetBrains.com - 1 year IntelliJ Ultimate license
Webucator.com - voucher for one online self-paced course.
Want to present at a Houston Java User Group meeting? Contact Scott at scott AT KeepCalmAndRefactor DOT com.
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Where can I see past events?
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