Maple syrup is amazing because it’s just a socially acceptable way to drench a full plate of food in sugar water. Outstanding work Canada.

”Spring – The Documentary“ is live! 🤩🫶🍃

Always a pleasure to watch total pro @trishagee.bsky.social present! @devoxx.uk

Modernization without risk sounds like a myth. @timtebeek.github.io is here to prove otherwise. Catch his session today at @devoxx.uk: "Deterministic modernization in an age of AI" for a practical, real-world approach you can actually use. Room A | 14:40–15:30 Details: buff.ly/saEhbxJ

Spring: The Documentary premieres tonight LIVE at @devoxx.uk Non-Devoxx ticket holders can get their (free) tickets here: luma.com/xv1iva0d.

Always a pleasure to hang out with @starbuxman.joshlong.com at @devoxx.uk When Josh and I are in the same area, it is a harbinger of doom…you’ve been warned London! #devoxxuk

Completely autonomous agents are like unplanned road trips--flexible, but unpredictable. Graph-based workflows provide a roadmap. In today’s Spring AI recipe you'll build a graph-based agentic workflow. medium.com/@thetalkinga... #SpringAI #AgenticAI #Java #LLM

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been cooking up a series of Spring AI Recipes. They’re all about building practical AI agents. If you’ve missed any, you can find the full list here: medium.com/@thetalkingapp New recipes every week (Mon/Wed/Fri). #SpringAI #AgenticAI #Java

🥁📢 Spring Modulith 2.1 RC1, 2.0.6, and 1.4.11 are here! Primarily bug fixes and polishing as we approach 2.1 GA end of May. 🍃📦 #SpringModulith

Spring Boot 4.1.0-RC1 available now Notable new features include: - Support for OpenTelemetry SDK environment variables - HTTP Client SSRF Mitigation with InetAddressFilter - Support for LazyConnectionDataSourceProxy spring.io/blog/2026/04... #spring #springboot #java

The CFP for @dev2next.bsky.social closes on Friday. Are your proposals in yet? Also a little birdie says many have already registered for the event at the lowest price possible. Links to checkout more details: CFP: www.dev2next.com/cfp Tickets: www.dev2next.com/register More: www.dev2next.com

Spring Data 2026.0.0-RC1 enters release candidate phase spring.io/blog/2026/04...

Pleased to see mutation testing and pitest on the ThoughtWorks radar www.thoughtworks.com/radar/techni... As they point out, it's more relevant than ever in the era of AI generated code and tests. And of course the way to use it most effectively on the jvm is www.arcmutate.com #java #kotlin #ai

☕️☕️🥳🥳🎂🎂🥳🥳☕️☕️ Happy birthday @prpatel.dev ☕️☕️🥳🥳🎂🎂🥳🥳☕️☕️ The #Java community is better because of all you do with the Atlanta #JUG and @devnexus.bsky.social (the longest continuously running Java event)! Thx for always supporting me! Enjoy your cake day!

From mastering Java & Spring Boot to navigating the world of AI agents & "unhackable" databases, we’ve curated a lineup of talks designed to turn today’s challenges into your next competitive advantage. 🔸Thinking Architecturally – @nts.bsky.social devoxx.co.uk/talk/?id=19322

New episode of #devrandomtv focusing on the gas problem many people aren’t considering in the situation in Iran: youtu.be/fd9Qy8FFu8E There is some really good content on this channel if you haven’t checked it out.

It’s been a few days since I was impacted by the #Oracle layoff. I wanted to acknowledge the #Java DevRel team that’s still there, as well as other folks/companies continuing to also engage with the Java community. Please give it a read: www.linkedin.com/posts/sharat...

AI workshops designed for builders, not spectators. 🧠 From RAG pipelines to AI-driven API design, our #ArcofAI workshops offer deep dives with experts Nate Schutta, Venkat Subramaniam, Dan Vega, Mike Amundsen @brentclaster.bsky.social, Brian Sletten & Wesley Reisz. 🚀 Register now: arcofai.com

⏳ #ArcOfAI is just over a week away — and Near Time Registration closes THIS WEEK. If you’ve been thinking about attending, this is your moment! AI is moving fast. The developers in the room will be the ones shaping what’s next. 🎟️ Save your spot: https://www.arcofai.com#ArcOfAI #AI #GenAI #Austin #LLM

Well, my #Java journey has come to an end. Today my role at Oracle has been terminated. I’m open to any job leads y’all may have.

A junior dev fixed a typo. It broke production. That bug eventually led to #SpringCloudContract. @toomuchcoding.com sits down with Jakub Pilimon to talk 15y of Spring, why #observability is missing context & how AI might fix the contract testing adoption problem for good 👇 youtu.be/D-yp3sB8cu0?...

The countdown to @devoxx.uk is officially in the "getting real" phase. From the latest in #Java & #CloudNative to the cutting edge of #AI agents, the vibes are going to be immaculate. Who are you most excited to see on stage? 👇 devoxx.co.uk

AI isn’t replacing developers—it’s changing how we build. 🚀 Join Simon Maple & jbáruch 🎩 at #ArcOfAI to explore human + AI collaboration, agent workflows, and the future of development. 🔗 https://www.arcofai.com/speaker/2fb1104093fd4bb3bd7df22b188a0a86 #ArcOfAI🎟 Tickets: arcofai.com #AI #AIEngineering

Spring's website just got an upgrade! spring.io/projects/rel... highlights the releases over all the projects. No more rummaging in wikis, all in one place! #spring

I really enjoyed this conversation with Sam Newman and @simon.bvssh.com. Lots of insight 👇🏻

💻 Ready to level up your engineering fundamentals? Join @nts.bsky.social & @danvega.dev’s hands-on #Devnexus workshop to learn how AI tools can enhance, not replace, great software engineers. devnexus.com/events/funda... 🎟️ Get tickets - devnexus.org

9 days to go until our early tickets are gone for good. So if there’s 1 thing you do today, make sure you grab a ticket! 2 days of learning, polishing your skills & connecting with like-minded devs in the heart of London - what’s not to love? £559 til 27 Feb & £649 from 28 Feb Go to devoxx.co.uk

Same here, Train. Same here.

Spring Data 2026.0.0-M1 released Be my typed Valentine: Spreading some love for refactoring- and type-safe queries. spring.io/blog/2026/02...

Ok, try it now…

I spent many years traveling to Minneapolis. It is a wonderful city with great food, culture, music, outdoor activities.

#Java peers, congrats again to @jetbrains.com for 25 years of @intellijidea.com. Hear more about this major milestone from @maritvandijk.bsky.social & @antonarhipov.bsky.social in the latest Duke's Corner Podcast hosted by Jim Grisanzio lnkd.in/gRTwZQe4 dukescorner.libsyn.com/site/marit-v...

First round of speakers announced!🥳🎉 We’re excited to share a glimpse of the incredible lineup heading to Code Remix Summit 2026.🔥 🚨 Super early bird tickets are available now for a limited time! Don’t miss your chance to lock in the lowest rate. coderemix.ai

You can fix code issues from your phone with Claude. Two methods: use Claude web directly, or create a GitHub issue and let Claude handle it. https://youtu.be/pbbWEce72xg

AI isn’t just about tools — it’s about people and practice. 🚀 At Arc of AI, you’ll learn from experts, get hands-on experience & join a community of engineers applying AI in real-world systems. ⏰ Early bird pricing ends Feb 14 — secure your spot! 🎟️ Get tickets: https://arcofai.com

🎉 What a terrific day! And we’re not done yet. Another heart-melting surprise is on the way. We can’t wait ❤️ 👇 youtu.be/TwMXi6tDzLE

On behalf of the #Java DevRel Team at #Oracle, congratulations to @jetbrains.com for 25 years of @intellijidea.com, which has helped drive greater java adoption across the global developer ecosystem! Here's to 25 more years and beyond!

Learning never really stops - especially when you're in the software industry; the best engineers have an insatiable curiosity. @danvega.dev and I discuss the importance of learning on the Fundamentals of Software Engineering podcast. youtube.com/shorts/MkUaq...

Spring Data 2025.1.2 & 2025.0.8 released spring.io/blog/2026/01...

Imposter syndrome isn't a sign of weakness, it's a healthy reaction to a field as broad as software engineering. @danvega.dev and I discuss that and more on the fundamentals of software engineering podcast. youtube.com/shorts/UDemQ...

Technology changes fast - keeping up with what's new can be daunting. Being insatiably curious and able to pick up new things is a key skill for career longevity. @danvega.dev & I cover learning to learn episode 4 of the Fundamentals of Software Engineering Podcast. youtu.be/79_QA_rqcrQ

AI is everywhere today but as @danvega.dev likes to say, you are the pilot not the passenger! youtube.com/shorts/wxguc...

#NewYear New Pod! On the latest episode of the Fundamentals of Software Engineering podcast, Dan Vega and I ask a question on the minds of man developers today, "will AI replace software developers?" Like and subscribe! #HappyNewYear #AI #SoftwareEngineering www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGq5...

Wishing you a Happy New Year from Arc of AI! 🎊 As AI continues to evolve, we’re excited to gather again this April to explore ideas, challenges, and real-world insights shaping the future 🤖✨ We look forward to seeing you there! 🎟️ - arcofai.com

Happy New Year from Devnexus! 🎊 Thank you to every developer, speaker, sponsor, and volunteer who makes this community so special. We’re excited for another year of growing skills, sharing ideas, and building together 🚀 See you in March! 🎟️- devnexus.com

Thinking about Devnexus 2026? 🤔 This post breaks down exactly why it’s worth attending—from deep technical sessions to real-world takeaways and networking that actually matters. A must-read before you plan your year. 👉 devnexus.com/posts/why-yo... 🎟️ devnexus.com 📨 atlj.ug/DevnexusConn...

🌊 DevBcn 2026 is on the horizon! 📅 June 16–17 📍 World Trade Center Barcelona 💡 CFP opens Jan 1st! Join the CFP Submit Challenge — fastest submission gets featured 🏆 New venue, same vibrant dev energy 💥 #devbcn25 #devbcn26 🔗 buff.ly/EJ8WWTo

#LangChain4j 1.10.0 is out! 🎉 Thanks to everyone contributing and using the library! Wishing you happy holidays and a restful end of the year! 🌟 github.com/langchain4j/...

Life is short, you shouldn't dread going to work everyday. Changing jobs can be scary, but in the long run it's the best thing for you. @danvega.dev and I discuss when it's time to move on and more in our latest podcast. youtube.com/shorts/6Ow80...