How to learn more about FIX

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I’m a Java developer who’d like to move into the financial field. I get the general idea behind the FIX protocol, but how can I find out more? Are there books? Classes? Users groups in NYC? Or is it a question of learning some commercial implementation of FIX? (I gather there are several FIX engines on the market.)

How do I get started with FIX in a Java environment?

Mystified, but TIA –

Phoebe

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> I’m a Java developer who’d like to move into the financial field. I get the general idea behind the FIX protocol, but how can I find out more? Are there books? Classes? Users groups in NYC? Or is it a question of learning some commercial implementation of FIX? (I gather there are several FIX engines on the market.)
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> How do I get started with FIX in a Java environment?
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> Mystified, but TIA –
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> Phoebe
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Dear Pohebe,
It’s “easy” to understand the spec if you have experience in supporting or building one of these monsters, however for a truly commercial, production system, you’ll need more information than just the specification.
There will be some more information on implementation from the marketing group. And others are working on an individual project to help the intermediatly skilled programmer in computational finance.
That said, if your firm chooses to purchase an engine, then the most reputable firms will show you the basics and give your firm’s staff a tutorial on the engine, but you’ll need to know the spec. Having said this, much of the important business and connectivity issues will need to be sorted out before you even discuss a fix engine.
I believe that there are folks out there who may be giving a tutorial. Let me know if you need more help. I won’t sell you anything, but I may be able to point you in the right direction.

Regards,
John Sabini

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There is a 4-part presentation "FIX and FIXML Training" from Feb 2001 within "More Information", "Presentations from Conferences" which I think would be a good resource for you.

> I’m a Java developer who’d like to move into the financial field. I get the general idea behind the FIX protocol, but how can I find out more? Are there books? Classes? Users groups in NYC? Or is it a question of learning some commercial implementation of FIX? (I gather there are several FIX engines on the market.)
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> How do I get started with FIX in a Java environment?
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> Mystified, but TIA –
>
> Phoebe
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