Mark Stephens

  https://www.idrsolutions.com Mark founded the company and has worked with Java and PDF since 1997. The original creator of the core code, he is also a NetBeans enthusiast who enjoys speaking at conferences and reading. He holds an Athletics Blue and an MA in Mediaeval History from St. Andrews University.

   



197 Stories by Mark Stephens

7 things to do while you are attending DevFest Istanbul

If you are attending DevFest Istanbul on Sunday 7th December 2025, you are guaranteed a great time! It’s an amazingly friendly event, with lots...
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How history suggests the AI revolution will play out…

What can the old-fashioned printing press teach us about AI? More than you might think… How History might show the future Yesterday, I was...
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Experience the ‘best 2 hours of your life’ in Istanbul

In Sultanahmet square (Istanbul), there is a non-descript building between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Most people just walk past it…. When I...
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Riding the Orient Express to Devfest Istanbul

We have been trying to reduce our carbon footprint by taking the train in preference to flying whenever possible and last year we showed...
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How to read AVIF files in Java (Tutorial)

Why do AVIF Images cause issues for Java Developers? ImageIO does not read AVIF file types by default so existing Java Applications will not...
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PDF Association cheat sheets reviewed

Why do we need Cheat sheets for PDF? PDF is a complex topic to get into. There is a lot to learn and understand...
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