I seem to remember that he didn't exactly start from zero, but had some idea prior to that and simply learned more about Java. Just sayin', because I think it makes it even better.

He has a B.S. in mathematics too. I imagine that was useful as well.

I think credible is more accurate.

I thought his ruling was extremely well thought out in that case, and yet a Federal Court, which is apparently very patent friendly, has accepted the case on appeal. So I can't wait to see what ridiculous spin they will try to put on Alsup's ruling, if they do indeed side with Oracle. I'm not too worried if they do, because I think the Supreme Court will have more common sense and side with Alsup's ruling.

The main focus of the Oracle case was copyright, not patents.

Judge Alsup's middle name is Haskell.

Whoa I didn't catch on to this. Thanks! He truly is incredible.