The document summarizes a Java User Group meeting, including what a JUG is, how to join one, and the agenda for an upcoming meeting. A JUG is a group that meets regularly to discuss Java technologies and share experiences. Members can learn, teach, and network with other developers. The upcoming meeting will include introductions to the JUG, Java certification in Latvia, the Apache Buildr build system, alternative languages on the JVM, and Java puzzles. Attendance is free and open to anyone interested in Java topics.

1. Java User Group Quick Introduction

2. Agenda What is Java User Group? What does it mean for you? How to join?

3. Java User Group (JUG) Group of people interested in Java Technologies Meetings on regular basis

4. Java User Group (JUG) International organization

5. Java Technology Java Programming Language Hundreds of Open Source frameworks Java Virtual Machine JVM Programming Languages Patterns and Practices

6. Regular Meetings Monthly evening meetings (1st Thursday of the month) Technical sessions Experience Reports Discussions Guests Annual conferences

7. Why Join? Meet fellow developers Learn something new Share your experience Being a part of the community Potential support from companies Absolutely free

8. How to Join? Visit www.jug.lv and apply for the show Want to share your experience? Want to become a sponsor? -> Speak to organizers

9. JUG Meeting No 1 (7.10.2010) 18:15 : Welcome { 18:30 - 18:45 : Java User Group Latvia Introduction (JUG) 18:45 - 19:15 : Java Certification in Latvia (Denis Udod) 19:15 - 19:45 : Apache Buildr Build System (Dmitry Lebedev) 19:45 - 20:00 : break 20:00 - 20:30 : Alternative Languages on JVM (Dmitry Buzdin) 20:30 - 21:00 : Java Puzzlers (Vjacheslav Grzhibovsky) 21:00 : }

10. Questions? User Groups Community Page www.jug.lv

11. See you at the next event!