As we inch to the release of JDK 21 in September (next month!), get familiar with the features and improvements this version will bring!
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Busting Myths, Building Futures: A Conversation with Cay Horstmann on Java and Machine Learning
Cay Horstmann shares his experiences with Java, his writing process for technical books, the challenges of teaching Java, and discusses its role in education.
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Dive into the OpenJDK: Top 10 Reads on Foojay.io
Foojay.io is a community platform dedicated to the needs of developers who use the OpenJDK and related technologies.
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Exploring the Depths of Java: A Comprehensive Conversation with Jakob Jenkov, Part-II
Welcome back to the second installment of our in-depth conversation with Jakob Jenkov, a leading figure in the world of Java. If you joined us for Part I, you’ll recall the insightful discussions around the evolving landscape of Java and …
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Announcing “Java Unscripted: An Asynchronous Exploration of Excellence”
Join us for “Java Unscripted,” an enlightening interview series spotlighting the wisdom of seasoned Java experts.
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From Assembler to Chat-GPT: Steve Poole on the Shifting Landscape of Programming
In this engaging interview with Steve Poole, a seasoned Java developer and DevOps practitioner, we delve into his career journey, valuable insights, and the evolution of technology. Poole shares his experiences, highlighting the importance of critical thinking, adapting to change, and embracing innovation in the world of software development.
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On Cosmetics vs. Intrinsics in Programming
Instead of arguing about cosmetics, e.g., annotations vs. “functional”, we need to spend time on intrinsics more: actors, asynchronous, etc.
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Demystifying Memory Management in Modern Programming Languages
In this multi-part series, I aim to demystify the concepts behind memory management and take a deeper look at memory management in some of the modern programming languages.
I hope the series would give you some insights into what is happening under the hood of these languages in terms of memory management.
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7 Functional Programming Techniques in Java: A Primer
There is a lot of hype around functional programming (FP) and a lot of cool kids are doing it but it is not a silver bullet.
Like other programming paradigms/styles, functional programming also has its pros and cons and one may prefer one paradigm over the other.
If you are a Java developer and wants to venture into functional programming, do not worry, you don’t have to learn functional programming oriented languages like Haskell or Clojure(or even Scala or JavaScript though they are not pure functional programming languages) since Java has you covered and this post is for you.