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.

   



195 Stories by Mark Stephens

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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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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How to read a PDF file

To show how to read a PDF file, I have created a step by step guide to reading very ‘simple’ PDF (it just shows...
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How to extract Form data from PDF files in Java (Tutorial)

This tutorial shows you how to extract data from PDF AcroForms in simple steps using JPedal Java PDF library. JPedal is the best Java...
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What is a PDF Form?

What exactly is a PDF form? A PDF form is an electronic document in Portable Document Format (PDF) which has interactive fields that let...
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Autumn 2024 ‘training’ Day

At IDRsolutions, we take our training very seriously. But that is for another article… We also value the chance to hang out as a...
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