Oracle’s ADF framework is used by many organizations around the world. The largest of these obviously is Oracle’s own development team – of which thousands of developers have been trained in and are developing with ADF. Outside Oracle, again thousands of developers are creating advanced Web Applications using the ADF technology stack. Several dozens of these developers do not just develop with ADF, they investigate, extract best practices and try to share their experiences. They do that for example by participating in threads on OTN, presenting on various user group gatherings and conferences, publishing articles on their weblogs and pestering Oracle staff with their comments, criticism and suggestions. Thanks to the initiative of Oracle ACE Director Chris Muir, these ADF have joined forces. (more…)