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Particular Software Development Bootcamp
Four (4) intense days of hands-on-training from June 25 to 28 @ the EXIM Bank on 85 Hope Road, Kingston. Come and gain a working understanding of how to successfully do software development in 2019.
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Shipping Companies in Jamaica
You've bought an item online, whether through Amazon, eBay or Wallmart, now you need to choose the right shipping company that offers the optimal service, price and pickup location combination to get your item to Jamaica. It can be a daunting process if you are not aware of the right criteria to look for. A lot depends on the item you happen to be shipping either to Jamaica or from Jamaica your priorities but most importantly, your budget. Here's a nice list of Shipping companies you can choose to get your items to deliver to Jamaica.
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Article 13 of EU Copyright Directive update
Article 13 of the EU's new copyright directive has sparked huge controversy online, with YouTube campaigning strongly against the proposal. Comparitech surveyed 1,500 video game streamers about how they would respond to the proposed filtering of copyrighted material before it is posted online. 45.6% of streamers would be dissuaded from streaming gameplay if they could be held liable for copyright violations.
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Senior Application Developer
Urban Development Corporation is looking for a Senior Application Developer. The incumbent has the responsibility to improve internal business processes through software implementation, diagnostic and maintenance strategies. Sounds Interested? Apply for the position today!
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Get funded as a open source contributor
Now developers who contribute to open source — whether through code, documentation, leadership, mentorship, design or beyond can join the waitlist on GitHub Sponsorship platform
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Software Developer
Vertis Technology is looking for Software Developers. Applicants should have experience with frontend web-based technologies (HTML, CSS & JavaScript frameworks) and Java, PHP or .NET development. At Vertis Technology, we use emerging technologies and human-centred design to create visionary products and services that improve lives. Working as a Software Engineer at Vertis Technology, you will be grouped with other talented developers to design and build new products. Our team do remarkable things to enable businesses, government and communities to achieve their best and address their toughest challenges. Sounds Interested? Apply for the position today!
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Software Testers(Contract/Internship)
Vertis Technology is looking for Software Testers. Applicants should have a demonstrated hands-on experience in performing automated and manual tests to ensure the software created by developers meets the acceptance criteria and does not introduce any adverse functionality within production. At Vertis Technology, we use emerging technologies and human-centred design to create visionary products and services that improve lives. Working as a Software Tester at Vertis Technology, you will be grouped with other talented developers to enable faster delivery at a higher level of quality for new and existing workflow implementations. Our team do remarkable things to allow businesses, government and communities to achieve their best and address their toughest challenges. Sounds Interested? Apply for the position today!
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Quality Assurance Engineer(Full-Time/Contract/Internship)
Vertis Technology is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer that will be a key member of a delivery team. Applicants should have a demonstrated hands-on experience in manual testing and test automation script development. At Vertis Technology, we use emerging technologies and human-centred design to create visionary products and services that improve lives. Working as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Vertis Technology, you will be grouped with other talented developers to enable faster delivery at a higher level of quality for new and existing workflow implementations. Our team do remarkable things to enable businesses, government and communities to achieve their best and address their toughest challenges. Sounds Interested? Apply for the position today!
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IT Security Analyst(Full Time)
Vertis Technology is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our Security Operations Centre(SOC) team. The successful candidate will work in a technically diverse and dynamic environment with a team of cybersecurity professionals involved in multiple aspects of preventing, detecting and responding to internal and external threats. If you want to apply your skills in a mission-driven environment, apply now.
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Flutter Hack 2019 (Hackathon)
Learn, Collaborate & Build Cross-Platform apps using Flutter. Meet other developers in your community that are using and learning about Flutter. You don’t need to develop an iOS, Android, Desktop and web app separately. All you need is one codebase for multi-platforms.
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StackOverflow language popularity through the years
We took a look at the most popular programming languages on Stack Overflow since 2008 bar chart race and was amazed by the stunning adaptation for the major languages we are using today. What do you think about the end result? Was it a surprise to you in any way? Do you think the change in language popularity is the same in Jamaica? Let us know in the comments below
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Microsoft unveils Windows Terminal, a new command line app for Windows
For developers, developers, developers
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Flutter is now multi-platform
Flutter: a Portable UI Framework for Mobile, Web, Embedded, and Desktop - Today marks an important milestone for the Flutter framework, as we expand our focus from mobile to incorporate a broader set of devices and form factors. At I/O, we’re releasing our first technical preview of Flutter for web, announcing that Flutter is powering Google’s smart display platform including the Google Home Hub, and delivering our first steps towards supporting desktop-class apps with Chrome OS.
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DevCa 2019 - Smart Communities, Smarter People
Mona School of Business & Management (MSBM), UWI and the SlashRoots Foundation invites you to the Developing the Caribbean Open Data Conference & Codesprint (DevCA), scheduled for 8.30 am on May 16, 2019 at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona under the theme “Smart Communities, Smarter People”.
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Microsoft launches React Native for Windows
Microsoft launches React Native for Windows – TechCrunch - Microsoft today announced a new open-source project for React Native developers who want to target Windows. “React Native for Windows,” as the project is unsurprisingly called, is meant to be a new ‘performance-oriented’ implementation of React for Windows under the MIT Lice…
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Hands-on Labs: Modernizing Traditional Applications!
Let's face it: nobody gets into IT so they can maintain legacy apps. We dream about innovation and about changing the world, but 80% of IT budgets are spent maintaining existing systems and just keeping the lights on. The massive cost of maintenance doesn't leave much room to innovate. By "containerizing" existing apps, you can realize immediate savings (in time, money, and other resources), so you can allocate more of your budget toward innovation.
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VisitJamaica.com, fall in love with Jamaica with the many things to do with Jamaica
Visit Jamaica | Island Culture, Things to Do, Hotels & More - Fall in love with Jamaica at VisitJamaica.com - the official source for vacation planning. Discover things to do, hotels, history, culture and itineraries.
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Global Digital Marketing Summit 2019 (Jamaica)
Global Digital Marketing Summit (GDMS) is a conference spirited in bringing the global Digital marketers and enthusiasts in one place on May 8 @ 7:30 a.m at Spanish Court Hotel
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Docker just keeps on getting better
Have you heard the big news? Docker ranked #1 most wanted platform, #2 most loved platform, and #3 most broadly used platform in the StackOverflow 2019 Developer survey from nearly 90,000 developers.
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Let’s talk about Docker
Join us for the Kingston local edition to learn more about Docker as we prepare our summer Play-with-Docker workshop series! If you’ve been working on a cool project using Docker technology, come and show our local community. If you’re new to Docker, come along to listen and learn. This event will provide a platform for general discussion surrounding Docker and how is used by Jamaicans.
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Python overtakes JavaScript as most queried language on Stack Overflow, new data shows
A new study from crowdsourced QA testers Global App Testing has explored developers’ biggest pain points, with Python dethroning JavaScript as Stack Overflow’s most questioned programming language.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about OAuth2
OAuth.com - OAuth 2.0 Servers - OAuth 2.0 is the modern standard for securing access to APIs. Read on for a complete guide to building your own authorization server.
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Building chat app with Flutter and Firebase
Hi all, in this article, we’ll try to build a chat app with Flutter and Firebase from scratch (include Firebase Auth, Google Sign-In, Cloud FireStore and Firebase Storage).
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KingstOOn 3 crowns the ambitions of Kam Kam for best concept in the emerging animated content
The Adventures of Kam Kam – Space Explorer tells the tale of a headstrong little Jamaican girl who wants to become a space explorer and go where no one has ever gone before. According to the team's pitch document, Kam Kam's ‘boundless imagination propels her and Glow Juice – her favourite fishy squishy toy into the most 'intergalacticosmic' adventures’.
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Best Laptops For Developers To Buy In 2019
Best Laptops For Developers To Buy In 2019 - April 2019 Best of Technobezz - It is a quite difficult task to choose the best laptops for developers. However, we have listed here the top 10 laptops for developers. so have a read.
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Jamaican Medium Jobs
Jamaican Medium Jobs is a job board website that does: Candidate searching, screening and resume matching with a built-in employer’s account that thoroughly connects quality job seekers with companies.
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Digital Storytelling Competition and Workshop
Have an idea to share or a story to tell about our beloved Jamaican culture? Animate it... Don't know how to create an animated story? Attend our free workshop at UTech on April 24 and 25. In this workshop you will explore, learn and use the foundational elements of effective digital storytelling to create your very own digital story. Finally, you will put your learning into practice and create a digital storytelling asset implementing strategies for our Digital Storytelling Competition.
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Dockerize the multi-services application for local development
The handy local development containerization guide, with examples of the Amplifr project dockerization. Getting the services written in Ruby, Node.js, and Golang work together locally with docker networks.
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Augmented Reality in Civil Engineering Seminar
Technology has been changing the way things are done with an intension to make systems and processes more efficient and cost effective. The Civil Engineering industry has also been experiencing some technological revolution from hand drawn designs to computer generated 2D & 3D drawings. Further research and employed technology utilized to enhance the sector include; Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
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Daytime Live: demonstrating motion capturing during KingstOOn Animation interview
Watch Roshane and Lushane Jones explain what KingstOOn and Motion Capturing is and how it will impact Jamaica. KingstOOn is the Caribbean’s Premiere International Animation Conference and Film Festival being presented by Jamaica’s Office Of The Prime Minister, in partnership with the World Bank. The festival has three major objectives of LEARN to EARN and DISPLAY animation.
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