Community on JAVAPRO International

Java Has Been Connecting Systems and Communities for 30 Years

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

From fulfilling the slogan The Network is the Computer, to the Java EE standard, to supporting both SOAP and RESTful Web Services, to creating a strong ecosystem and communities supporting microservices and cloud-native applications that can’t do without an emphasis on APIs. Intertwined with the Internet since its inception, Java supports existing as well as brings in its own vendor-neutral standards and de facto standards reflecting current challenges, such as MicroProfile or supporting integration with AI.

From Silent Coder to Respected Leader

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:02 +0000

Java technical leadership is a journey that transforms developers from focused coders into community contributors. With “silent coder” I mean a person who is focused on writing software but has no intention or interest in sharing what they have learned. Productivity is measured in how much work I as a person can get done. This mirrors Java’s early days when it was a closed-source language, its evolution hidden behind Sun Microsystems’ walls, its growth limited by what a single company could envision.

Cinema, Code, Community: JCON EUROPE 2025 raises the bar for Java events

Fri, 30 May 2025 09:33:47 +0000

From hands-on workshops to live coding on the big screen to the new mentoring revolution – JCON EUROPE 2025 in Cologne was a celebration for Java enthusiasts from around the globe.

A global gathering of the Java community

From May 12–15, 2025, Cologne became the epicentre of the international Java community. For the tenth edition of JCON EUROPE, developers from more than 60 countries across five continents gathered at the Cinedom to celebrate 30 years of Java. The atmosphere? Euphoric, collaborative – with plenty of good humour.

Java: let’s do a SWOT!

Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:02 +0000

“Java is to enterprise what electricity is to civilisation”

Java has transcended “being just a programming language - it has become a cultural icon. From academic syllabuses to heated tech debates, and from viral social media memes to pop culture references in movies, Java’s influence is everywhere. Few languages have had such an incredible run, shaping not just software but also conversations, careers, and even family.

Java, a stalwart in the programming world, has not only stood the test of time but has also shaped the evolution of modern software development. To the casual observer, it may seem like just another language, yet over the past three decades, Java has cemented itself as an integral part of the technology ecosystem. It has been the foundation for groundbreaking innovations and a cornerstone of academic research.

UnConferences - the antidote to conferences?

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:35:30 +0000

unConferences: Experience community-driven learning and networking - where attendees set the agenda and drive the conversation.

In a few days, I’ll be kicking off the second London Java Community Conference this year. We (the LJC) usually run an unConference once a year. Traditionally the last Saturday in November., but since the end of the Covid lockdown, it’s been a Monday near that date. I’ll explain why that’s important later

In this post, I want to explain why we are running an unConference and have two this year. I aim to inspire you to follow suit and run your version—wherever you are and whatever you do. It might just change your life.