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Steve Crow

Vonage Alumni

Steve is a self-proclaimed Mathlete, and King of Snark. He is also a lover of Greyhounds, twisty puzzles, and European Board Games. When not talking math to non-math people, and Java to non-Java people, he can be found sipping coffee and hacking on code.

Creating a Websocket Server With the Java API for Websockets

Learn how to create a WebSocket server that can receive both binary and text messages, using the Java API for WebSockets, Gradle, Gretty and Tomcat.

Creating a WebSocket Server with Spring Boot

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a WebSocket server using using Spring Boot which can receive both binary and text messages.

Forward a Phone Call via Voice Proxy with Java

Need to receive phone calls but don't want everybody on the internet knowing your phone number? Learn how the Nexmo Voice API can keep your number safe.

Send a Text Message with COBOL

COBOL is still widely used in many industries. Learn how to send a text message from COBOL without the need for a multi-million dollar mainframe.

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Make Text-to-Speech Phone Call with Java

Making a phone call manually is old news. In this tutorial, learn how to utilize the Vonage Java Client Library to make a Text-to-Speech phone call.

Record a Phone Message with Java

Sometimes you're not around to answer the phone when it rings. Learn how to enable your callers to record a phone message utilizing Java and Vonage.

Send SMS with GitHub Actions

Make sure your boss knows you're working by sending them automated text messages each time you check in code with GitHub Actions and Nexmo.

How to Create a Conference Call with Java

Planning a party with a group of friends? Creating a conference call with Java can help connect you to multiple people at the same time.

Tracking Santa with SMS and Java

Use Number Insight to detect a user's country and provide information on how far Santa is from their house via SMS with Java in this Christmas tutorial