First Name: James
Last Name: Foster
Email: james.foster@wallawalla.edu
Title: A Browser-based IDE for Cloud-hosted GemStone

Abstract: While Smalltalk has been an innovator in many ways, hosted development tools has not been a notable area of leadership. 
Smalltalk’s ecosystem tends to have a more challenging install process (particularly for GemStone) and this may limit its ability to attract attention. 
Tools like Cloud9 and Jupyter make it very easy to experiment with C++ or Python using just a web browser. 
In this presentation we look at an approach to using GemStone in the cloud with only a web browser.

Bio: As a junior-high student in 1971, James discovered the local university’s computer center and a life-long obsession with computers began. 
He was introduced to Smalltalk/V for the Mac in the mid-90s, and became a Smalltalk bigot. 
James is teaching undergraduate computer science classes and also serves as VP of Finance & Operations for GemTalk Systems. 
He is a passionate advocate for GemStone and all things Smalltalk.