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Learn Java Design Patterns with a Functional Twist! Join us for another vJUG Connect session. This time live from Chicago JUG with @dhinojosa.bsky.social Date: 27th Feb Virtual: bit.ly/4bba0Qd In-Person: bit.ly/3F26ag8

Excited to bring another vJUG Connect event in partnership with Chicago Java Users Group (CJUG)! @dhinojosa.bsky.social - Java Design Patterns Revisited through a Functional Lens Date: 27th Feb Virtual: bit.ly/4bba0Qd In-Person: bit.ly/3F26ag8

🔴 We Are Live 🔴 Head to bit.ly/416Orvp and join us for @ericdeandrea.dev's session "How to avoid common pitfalls with modern microservices testing"

Have you sent in your submission for #kcdc2025 yet? If not, what's the hold up?! Let's make sure the Midwest gets a taste of your awesome tech skills! Countdown: 2 DAYS LEFT 😵😵😵 sessionize.com/kcdc-...

Get excited, because Devnexus is 2 WEEKS AWAY!💥 Get your tickets to the largest Java-ecosystem conference in the world now! Level-up your skills with the best expert sessions & workshops, network, & have a blast! 🎟️- Get tickets @ devnexus.com 🤩- Use BSKY100OFF for discount!

#Java peers, #JavaOne 2025 has some great speakers like @horstmann.com @venkats.bsky.social @maritvandijk.bsky.social @matkar.bsky.social @brianvermeer.nl @lizeraes.bsky.social @mayers.io @jeanneboyarsky.bsky.social and @frankgreco.bsky.social. Use J1D100_SM when registering & save $100 javaone.com

Struggling with #microservices testing? Join me virtually at @virtualjug.bsky.social on Feb 20 at 10am PT | 6pm GMT to uncover common pitfalls & learn battle-tested strategies for reliable deployments!

Are you experiencing production failures even after passing tests? Join Eric Deandrea live on Feb 20 to discover: - Common pitfalls and how to avoid them - The testing pyramid—understanding its importance - Pact contract testing with Quarkus Sign up today at: bit.ly/4aLsHtn

Stop Microservices Failures Before They Happen! Join @ericdeandrea.dev on Feb 20 to learn battle-tested strategies for reliable microservices: - Common pitfalls to avoid - The power of Pact + Quarkus - A TDD-driven approach Live & Free! Register now: bit.ly/4aLsHtn

Are You Testing Too Much or Too Little? 🤔Testing microservices shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. Join Java Champion @ericdeandrea.dev on Feb 20 to: ✔️ Learn what & when to test ✔️ Master contract testing with Pact ✔️ Deploy without fear 🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/4aLsHtn

Struggling with microservices testing? Join @ericdeandrea.dev on Feb 20th to uncover common pitfalls & learn battle-tested strategies for reliable deployments! Time: 10 AM PT | 6 PM GMT Sign up now 👉 bit.ly/4aLsHtn #Microservices #Testing #Quarkus

If you missed last week's session Kotlin 2.0 and Beyond by @antonarhipov.bsky.social, don't worry you can watch the recording now on YouTube - bit.ly/4hl9Rf8

It was a pleasure to present at @virtualjug.bsky.social yesterday about the new developments in Kotlin. Thanks to all who attended and asked questions! www.youtube.com/live/4DANDw8...

CALL FOR PAPERS OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1ST! The Call for Papers for #JSpring opens on February 1st! This is your chance to speak at J-Spring, #Java conference in the #Netherlands! 📅 Submission deadline: April 15 📢 Submit your proposal here: sessionize.com/jspring25

The #Java YouTube channel just passed 200.000 subscribers. Woot! 🥳 Thank you, everybody, for watching, commenting, sharing, and just in general for being an active member of this awesome community. 🧡💙 www.youtube.com/java

Richard Fichtner previews JavaOne 2025! @richard.fichtner.dev dukescorner.libsyn.com/richard-fich...

Dont miss today's live vJUG session: Kotlin 2.0 and beyond with @antonarhipov.bsky.social 🗓 29 Jan 📍 youtube.com/live/4DANDw8siUI ⏰ 10AM (PT) | 6PM (BST) 🎟️ bit.ly/3EgWOwP See you online in a few hours

We’re thrilled to have @antonarhipov.bsky.social back for an exciting vJUG session on Jan 29, 2025! Learn all about Kotlin 2.0’s game-changing features and its roadmap for the future. 📅 Register here: meetup.com/virtualjug/events/304455446/ #Kotlin #Java #vJUG

Conference content for #JavaOne is live! 👀 Discover sessions led by renowned hashtag#Java experts to tailor your conference experience ➡️ social.ora.cl/6013aXBUZ

A big shout-out to all the hardworking & passionate Community Managers! The immense amount of work you put into creating, growing, and managing your various communities does not go unnoticed. Spread the love bug and tag your favourite humans & communities to tell them they’re doing an amazing job!

📢 Final chance to win 2 free tickets to Devoxx UK! We will draw the winner today at 4 pm GMT so make sure to submit your answer before then. For more information about Devoxx UK visit bit.ly/40kTUym

The conference content catalog is live for #JavaOne 2025! Explore sessions by recognized #Java luminaries (such as @venkats.bsky.social @maritvandijk.bsky.social @danvega.dev @malagupta.bsky.social and @starbuxman.joshlong.com) to customize your conference experience! ▶️ social.ora.cl/6013aXBUZ

Join @antonarhipov.bsky.social as we dive into Kotlin 2.0, exploring key features like the K2 compiler and context parameters on Jan 29. 📅 Register here: meetup.com/virtualjug/events/304455446/ #Kotlin #Java #vJUG

Seattle Code Crafters is looking for speakers. We are a collection of about 5,000 people that have a passion for writing awesome code. We are filling our 2025 schedule! Currently we have Llewellyn Falco, Mike Bowler , and Ted M. Young (@ted.dev). Message me: @softwareascraft.com

✨ New year, new Kotlin! vJUG welcomes @antonarhipov.bsky.social to explore Kotlin 2.0 and Beyond on Jan 29, 2025. From union types to named-based destructuring—get ready for deep insights! 📅 Register here: meetup.com/virtualjug/events/304455446/ #Kotlin #Java #vJUG

Wanna win 2 tickets to Devoxx UK 2025? 👀 Correctly guess which years these Devoxx UK shirts are from and tag a friend to enter the draw! A = 2018, 2021, 2024, 2014, 2024 B = 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 C = 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 The winner will be announced on Friday 24th Jan at 4pm GMT.

After a long pause, the Inside Java Podcast is back 🥳!!! With more content and a #JDK tools legendary guest: Jonathan Gibbons!!!! inside.java/2025/01/21/p... Enjoy 😊!!!

Curious about Kotlin 2.0? We’re bringing @antonarhipov.bsky.social to vJUG on Jan 29, 2025 to cover performance boosts, FIR, and Kotlin's future roadmap. Don’t miss this! Register here:

#Java peers, #JavaOne 2025 early bird reg ends on Feb 10. Sign up & save $100. Hear from Java luminaries such as @venkats.bsky.social @danvega.dev @starbuxman.joshlong.com @maritvandijk.bsky.social @malagupta.bsky.social @matkar.bsky.social @richard.fichtner.dev Register here social.ora.cl/6018QnuQp

#Java peers: Members of the #Java_Champions program are hosting their annual #JChampionsConf in late Jan w/speakers such as @brunoborges.bsky.social @hanno.codes @horstmann.com @elias-nogueira.bsky.social @kevindubois.com @danieloh30.bsky.social @hollycummins.com ➡️ jchampionsconf.com/index.html

🔥 vJUG kicks off 2025 with Kotlin 2.0 and Beyond! Join us on Jan 29 as @antonarhipov.bsky.social walks through the exciting updates from Kotlin’s latest milestone, including the K2 compiler and more! 📅 Register here: meetup.com/virtualjug/events/304455446/

Happy New Year, Virtual Java Community! We look forward to a year full of great events and fantastic collaborations. 🎉 🎊 Please email [email protected] if you would like to give a talk or if your local JUG would like to collaborate.

Sharat Chander on Duke's Corner 12/18/2024 @sharatchander.bsky.social dukescorner.libsyn.com/sharat-chand...

#Java peers... With 2024 coming to a close shortly, I'd like to thank you for all your contributions in the Java community, especially to #JavaUserGroup leaders, #Java_Champions members and Java conference organizers. Here's to making 2025 even more amazing!

#Java developers! @JavaOne is BACK (18-20 Mar). Early bird registration is available through Feb 9th. Please (re)join us at THE conference that started it all... Blog ➡️ social.ora.cl/6015Qne5z Event ➡️ javaone.com #JavaOne #OpenJDK #JDK

I woke up today to see the Java Champion nomination posts, and I can only say I’m truly happy and humbled to join this amazing group. I hope to live up to the standards of a champion and promise to continue supporting this incredible community as I always have. Long live #Java! 🥳

TIL that I am: "a well-respected Java ambassador within the Polish JUG community" I only don't know where exactly the embassy is 🤣 youtu.be/Y2_01nn3pYY

With @warszawa.jug.pl and @virtualjug.bsky.social we are now LIVE in the first ever vJUG Connect meetup - connecting Java User Groups from around the world in online and hybrid events! @piotrprz.bsky.social is sailing these uncharted waters with us tonight ⛵️ www.youtube.com/live/Y2_01nn...

🔴 We are live 🔴 www.youtube.com/live/Y2_01nn...

Will you be joining us for the first-ever vJUG Connect session on Tuesday 10th Dec, in collaboration with @warszawa.jug.pl? Featuring @piotrprz.bsky.social, discussing what's new and noteworthy in Java 23. Sign up for FREE Virtual: bit.ly/3VkFHjw IRL: bit.ly/3Bn7gl8

What we offer to get people this happy 😁 3️⃣ days of amazing developer content 🎤 130+ expert speakers 🤯 170+ sessions 🔬 Hands-on labs 🤝 Networking opportunities 👯 Evening socials ☀️ And more 🗓️ 7-9 May | ℹ️ bit.ly/4fdGLgd Photo of @garnier.wf Photographer: @ddoutsiopoulos.bsky.social

Join us for the 1st ever vJUG connect session in collaboration with @warszawa.jug.pl. Featuring @piotrprz.bsky.social - Java 23 What's new and noteworthy Join us Virtual: bit.ly/3VkFHjw IRL: bit.ly/3Bn7gl8 If your JUG would like to get involved, please email [email protected]

The Java Champions community on 🦋 Bluesky is growing fast! 🚀 With over 150 members, a second starter pack was created based on the official list: javachampions.org/members.html 📦 Part 1: go.bsky.app/CfRBzuP 📦 Part 2: go.bsky.app/Pe8k5dC

Join us for the 1st ever vJUG connect session in collaboration with @warszawa.jug.pl. Featuring @piotrprz.bsky.social - Java 23 What's new and noteworthy Join us Virtual: bit.ly/3VkFHjw IRL: bit.ly/3Bn7gl8 If your JUG would like to get involved, please email [email protected]

Here are a few #Java and #JVM and #OpenJDK related starter packs: Java Developer Community: bsky.app/starter-pack... Java & JVM: bsky.app/starter-pack... Java Champions: bsky.app/starter-pack...