One of my first major contributions to Spring, RestTemplate, is finally going away after more than fifteen years of service. Not a bad run.

On my way to #gotocph, hope to see you there!

Belgian stew with salad, thick fries, and mayonnaise.

Finished my slides for next week's GOTO Copenhagen, and Devoxx Belgium the week after. #Anecdotes #Dancing

New post: What's in a parameter name? Frameworks like Spring and Embabel rely on parameter names as a way to implement Convention over Configuration. But in Java and Kotlin, those names are not always available. I explain the details in this post #Java #Kotlin #APIDesign #SpringFramework #Embabel

Hobgoblins for my Chaos Dwarf Army #miniaturepainting #WarhammerFantasy #TheOldWorld #ChaosDwarfs

Black Orcs for my Chaos Dwarf Army #miniaturepainting #WarhammerFantasy #TheOldWorld #ChaosDwarf

It's been a while, but I just wrote a blog post where I draw a comparison between cross-platform UIs and polyglot APIs. #polyglot #Java #Kotlin #APIDesign

Dutch researchers discover that lightning in the Netherlands behaves upside down compared to the rest of the world.

TIL that Fish and Chips were introduced to Britain by Portuguese Jews.

Pollius was my version of Oliver Twist’s Fagin, who got what he deserved in the end.

Getting ready to board the ferry to 🇳🇱, after two weeks of fun in 🇬🇧.

Visiting Bletchley Park on our last day in the 🇬🇧, where the research of Marian Rejewski, a brilliant mathematician and cryptologist, was continued by Turing.

Today’s purchases

@jameswallis.bsky.social spotted at Hoyle’s, Oxford.

Just visited “This is what you get” in the Ashmolean, the exhibition with the art of Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke. Much recommended!

My last full day in Oxford, and I am allowed to spend my pocket money. Which RPG store do you recommend? Hoyle’s?

Looks like it’s time to head home.

Wise words from George Bell, found in Christ Church, Oxford.

Goodbye 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, it has been a lovely two weeks! Next up: a couple of days of Oxford, and then back home.

St. Govan’s Chapel

Taking a boat to Skomer Island from @mcookie123.bsky.social ‘s refuge.

Corn, potatoes and sausages on the fire.

Trying to find @davepaters.bsky.social ‘s place.

Our home for the coming week

Bye Trawsfynydd, next up: Tenby!

From EU, but not for EU.

Conwy

Conwy

Visiting the Village, aka Portmeiron.

In the Woodland Wanderer steamer from Porthmadog to Tan-y-Bwlch

I guess we’ll have to make Dutch Bara Brith to get even with this offensive move.

I wrote an email to Tim Cook, current CEO of Apple. If you use Apple products, perhaps you can do the same.

Ah yes, vacationing in 🇬🇧. Time to play everyone ’s favorite game: flip that switch! Because why would plugging something in be enough? Fridge not working? Guess what, you did not flip the switch. Heating still off? Better go on a scavenger hunt for the mystery switch that controls it.

Woot!

Good morning 🇬🇧

Good morning 🇬🇧

Bye 🇳🇱, see you in a couple of weeks.

Hobgoblin Sneaky Gits for my Chaos Dwarf Army #miniaturepainting #WarhammerFantasy #TheOldWorld #ChaosDwarfs

My first (small) contribution to Embabel has been merged. More to come!

Chaos Dwarf BSB #miniaturepainting #WarhammerFantasy #TheOldWorld #ChaosDwarfs

Hobgoblins for my Chaos Dwarf Army #miniaturepainting #WarhammerFantasy #TheOldWorld #ChaosDwarfs

Twenty years ago, in July 2005, I began my journey as a Spring consultant with Interface21. Today, I am excited to start a new chapter with Rod Johnson and his latest venture, Embabel. I look forward to bringing my experience in API design to the table and contributing to something great.

Introducing the 10-year old to Space Hulk.

I bought these movement trays in 2010 for €9, and they are now in the GW web shop for €34! Who needs gold when you can invest in movement trays instead.

The NATO Summit in nearby The Hague results in a lot of business for Rotterdam escort services. Good to know where your taxes are spent!

@fenrisgames.com what’s the brand of varnish you always recommend? Was it Windsor & Newton?

In support of #NoKings Day, I offer this picture from King’s Day in 🇳🇱!