JUnit is undoubtedly one of the most important projects in the #Java ecosystem. And it's 100% free and open! Let me be frank: If we can't get THIS project to the point where a single maintainer can focus on it, then what does that say about our commitment to Free & Open Source Software? 1/3 ⏩

The Kindle version of "Eclipse Collections Categorically is being offered at a special price today on Amazon. There's less than 20 hours left today to buy a copy of the Kindle version for $0. Good luck and enjoy! 🙏

Only 9 hours left... offer is up at midnight PST.

Slow down, to speed up!!!

Hi everyone! An ongoing reorganization at my current employer has prompted me to seek for a new role and would appreciate your support. I'm open to remote (anywhere) and hybrid roles in Switzerland. I have 25+ years experience as a software developer, 8 as devrel www.linkedin.com/posts/aalmir...

My latest blog: Go Primitive in Java, or Go in a Box I've programmed in Java for half of my life. I stopped waiting for language features when I knew lambdas would arrive. We got to work and solved collections problems together in OSS. No regrets, just thanks. 🙏 donraab.medium.com/go-primitive...

🚀 Check out our article on @cguntur.bsky.social's session “Apache Maven 4 is Awesome” from this year’s Devnexus! devnexus.org/posts/maven-... Next year’s #Devnexus promises another lineup of innovative sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities—mark your calendars! 🦾

I am fighting back against the ##ChandraGunturSighting hashtag. here is your opportunity to join me in trending out a #DORASighting for DOnald RAab @thedonraab.bsky.social ! Help me vanquish the old hashtag and create a new trending hashtag: ##DORASighting.

Last week @maven.apache.org 4.0.0-rc-3 and Maven Daemon 2.0.0-rc-3 were released! A lots of fixed and the next step to a final release. Please test them and provide feedback to the mailing list! 🥳 maven.apache.org/download.cgi

We've received 49 proposals so far for the @dev2next.bsky.social 2025. CFP closes on April 11th. The program committee is reviewing proposals incrementally as we receive them, so do not wait for the deadline to submit yours. The link to CFP is below: www.dev2next.com/cfp

A huge THANK YOU to @sharatchander.bsky.social and the rest of the #Java devrel team that helped organize @javaone.bsky.social ! The networking, the learning and the fun ... was as expected at a JavaOne event. The proximity to the amazing folk to make #Java was awesome!

And…IT’S A WRAP! #JavaOne 2025 is over! Thanks for making the return of “the conference that started it all” a huge success! The #Java community spirit is alive and well! See you next year!

This is the moment you've all been waiting for... 🥁 #JUnit Jupiter support for @⁠ParameterizedClass as a companion to the existing @⁠ParameterizedTest support! 🚀 @marcphilipp.de has put a lot of work into this, and we're eager for you to try it out and provide feedback!!!

The #JavaOne 2025 keynote was AMAZING! (Missed seeing @sharatchander.bsky.social on stage). @mreinhold.org Mark Reinhold spoke about the past, present, and future of Java along with some impactful user testimonies. The future for #Java looks very promising!

That's a wrap on the incredible @devnexus.bsky.social #devnexus2025! Thank you to the organizers, attendees, sponsors, and fellow speakers! I rate Devnexus as the best tech conference that I get to attend! The community, the learning, the fun ... thank you!

You ask this one friend to take a group photo ... and can always expect to see his selfie. Thank you for being consistent, @elias-nogueira.bsky.social 🩵. Nice to get the group together, @graciano.bsky.social ! Having fun with my fellow Java peeps at the awesome #Devnexus2025 @devnexus.bsky.social

#Java peers, another #JavaOne 2025 sponsor! Help me welcome #Waratek! There's still time to save $100 using J1D100_SM when registering. Hear from luminaries such as @thedonraab.bsky.social @cguntur.bsky.social @malagupta.bsky.social @bbenz.bsky.social @starbuxman.joshlong.com & more! ➡️ javaone.com

#Java peers, great to see @payara.bsky.social as a #JavaOne 2025 sponsor. Use J1D100_SM when registering & save $100. Come see recognized speakers like @richard.fichtner.dev @venkats.bsky.social @mayers.io @maritvandijk.bsky.social @malagupta.bsky.social @cguntur.bsky.social and more! ➡️ javaone.com

Whose is a face you associate with the #Java Community, world wide? Answer with a photo of that individual. (There are no wrong answers)

Found an awesome deck by THE @glaforge.dev on LLMs for beginners. I just had a chance at skimming through this. I will return to read it more thoroughly. I love initial disclaimers. It resonates with my motto "docendo discimus". Have a read: speakerdeck.com/glaforge/thi...

I don't block a lot of people. I am generally tolerant. Some accounts, though, are aggravating enough. Happy to share my block list below. I will make enemies by sharing this, but I prefer to be transparent. PS: I don't like that clearsky.app publishes information that should be private to me.

And now #JavaChampions can also self-verify! If you hold that award, go to verified-bluesky-rpu7w3bv.fermyon.app and self-verify to get a nice label and become part of a list and starter pack of verified Java Champions. @javachampions.bsky.social, do you like it?

Run the Apache Maven 4.0.0-RC-1 today and get helpful tips that also apply to your Maven 3 builds. Some plugins depend on default bindings.Lock your versions to get one step closer to reproducible builds. That also helps with DORA, NIS2, and SLSA compliance. https://maven.apache.org/download.cgi

Apache Maven 4.0.0-rc-1 just dropped! I’ve been running 4.0.0 betas for a while now and definitely loved it so far. Make sure to give the new features and major improvements a swing yourself: maven.apache.org/download.cgi If you run into anything make sure to reach out! #Java #Apache #Maven

Pitest 1.17.2 has synced through to maven central. github.com/hcoles/pites... #java

I'm pleased to share that I'll be co-presenting with @cguntur.bsky.social at @javaone.bsky.social 2025! #Java #IntelliJIDEA

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If you are not sure what is happening in your Apache Maven build, then run the following command to find out: mvn buildplan:list-phase You will get a nice list of plugins/goals and in which phase they are running.

Pro tip: When a maga enters the chat, I go to their profile page. But before I block them, I first block all of their maga followers and maga following, back my way out and block the OP last. #themoreyouknow

I will be speaking at #JavaOne 2025! I'm excited about this and about meeting so many awesome #Java developers! As my brother @sharatchander.bsky.social says: "Java First, Java Always"!

Just my 2 cents. But my goal is to ignore the trolls. Give them zero attention. Block them if they annoy me. I think the worst thing we can do on this site is re-create the ad hominem/ personal attacks that occur across comments on Twitter/insta/tiktok/ etc

I always try to Alt-text my media. You should too!

I have no shame, so this is a shameless plug.

🎵It’s my account and I’ll block who I want to, block who I want to🎵

Now that @markhamillofficial.bsky.social is here, I feel I can finally cut out the toxic alternate social media. Phew!

As someone who has been on Bluesky since May 2023, and seen it evolve, this thread felt educational and nostalgic! Thank you @jay.bsky.team and the awesome Bluesky team!

Saw a starter pack and thought I'm not sure if I want to follow all of these people but I'd sure like to see what they say from time to time? Turn the starter pack into a list: bsky-tools.dolearning.dev/starter-to-l...

Whoa! This is awesome!

It's been almost 1000 days since Ukraine is under attack. It's time for the attackers to rethink: Do innocent people need to suffer longer? What is the end goal now, after so much loss of human life?

Hello World! #Java developers, this is the official #JavaChampions account on Bluesky. Look for more activity here.

If you are part of the #Java developer community, a Java User Group leader, Java Champions member, Java contributor, #OpenJDK member, Java conference organizer or Java Community Process delegate, please add yourself go.bsky.app/RzXwxat

STOP THE PRESS!!! My buddy Enrique (Java Champion, Chief Tequila Officer of the Java Community, overall Hoopy Frood) is on here! Follow his awesomeness @chochosmx.bsky.social

Happy Saturday!

"So, to be clear: there will be no string template feature, even with --enable-preview, in JDK 23." 😳 mail.openjdk.org/pipermail/am...

Friday evening ... whatcha all up to? I plan on meal prep for the weekend and a purported blind double date my pal set me up with. What's your deal?

I saw an actual owl in Maine, this weekend!!!

Vegetable Dum Biryani with Raita ... Sunday meal prep.

Hi Skeeters!