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Ted M. Young (he/him) aka @JitterTed

@ted.dev
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#Java coach/consultant/streamer. Maker of "JitterTed's TDD Game" tdd.cards Live streaming my coding mistakes at JitterTed.Stream and JitterTed.TV #Refactoring #JUnit #TDD #TestableArchitecture #DomainDrivenDesign #Ensembling #LGM

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Yvonne Lam @yvonnezlam.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
from @phirephoenix.com, a post on non-painful event listings: "Do you know how many streets are named Queen or King in Canada alone? Please say somewhere in your description what city (at least!) the event is in." phirephoenix.com/blog/2026-09...
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things I wish every event organizer would do for their event listings
Hello yes, I am aware that it’s been almost a full year since the last post. This is largely because running Show Up Toronto and writing a newsletter for it every week takes a lot of time and energy. ...
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What is a Rube Goldberg machine and why is it so fascinating?
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GraalVM @graalvm.org · 09/09/2026
Want to see what Native Image does with your code?🤔 Paste a snippet into this browser-based playground, compile it into a native executable, and inspect the generated machine code in ~10–15 seconds! 🚀 Try yourself: godbolt.elide.dev
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Sam Cole @samleecole.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
There are so many stories lately about people who died by suicide after falling into emotionally manipulative patterns with chatbots. We rarely get to hear how the people who loved them are coping after an unimaginable, senseless loss. This is one of their stories: www.404media.co/austin-gordo...
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'Tell Everyone:' A Man Died by Suicide After Talking to ChatGPT. His Former Partner Wants to Warn the World About AI
After allegedly becoming emotionally reliant on ChatGPT, Austin died at 40 years old, leaving behind family and friends who loved him. Megan wants everyone to know what happened.
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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
There are already articles circulating trying to rewrite history and say America was great after 9/11 and united and thoughtful and just a reminder that that period was marked by intense and insanely racist hatred, paranoia, and a frothing desire for unhinged violence and oppression.
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Sarah Andersen @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The image is of a four panel comic.
In panel one we see Sarah, the protagonist, lying in bed with the lights out. She says, "Is everyone ready for sleep?"
In panel two we see a brain, heart, and stomach. They say, "Yes!" "Yup!" and "Yep!" 
In panel three we see a bladder, squirming. A speech panel says "Bladder?"
In panel four the bladder looks up. It says, weakly, "I don't know".
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JEP Tracker @jeptracker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🏗️ JEP 540 integrated to JDK 28 Title: Simple JSON API (Incubator) Type: feature Component: core Release: 28 See openjdk.org/jeps/540
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kat cosgrove @kat.lol · 09/09/2026
Man why are all these well-loved tech companies so desperate to give their money to Mr Kill All Immigrants in exchange for his dotfiles
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Bruno Dias @brunodias.dev · 09/09/2026
Like an underrated harm of LLM coding is that it basically starts to strangle actual evolution of software engineering as a field. Why invent better ways of doing things? Why come up with better languages, better abstractions, better tooling?
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Josh W. Comeau @joshwcomeau.com · 09/09/2026
Disappointing but honestly not surprising. DigitalOcean has never exactly been a beacon of moral clarity.
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Katie Tightpussy, Editor-In-Chief @katie.bzky.team · 09/09/2026
more people should be aware that there are 3lb worth of copper, gold, and other valuable recyclable metals in each flock camera
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dev2next.bsky.social @dev2next.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Curious about event sourcing but not sure where to start? 💭 Build a feature from the events up in this hands-on workshop with @ted.dev at #dev2next and see how event sourcing works in practice. 🔗 www.dev2next.com/schedule 🎟️ Get tickets: dev2next.com 📅 October 12-15 #EventSourcing #Java
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austin_walker @austinwalker.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Comparing “blogging” to “AI Slop” is the type of take that emerges from being obsessed with how people talk about things instead of being interested in what things are.
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Ted M. Young (he/him) aka @JitterTed @ted.dev · 08/09/2026
Reminder that tonight I'll be talking at EuregJUG in Aachen (Germany) about #EventSourcing in #Java. Come join us! Details: euregjug.dev/#events
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dev2next.bsky.social @dev2next.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Learn TDD by... playing a board game? 🎲 @ted.dev uses JitterTed’s TDD Game to demonstrate the benefits AND pitfalls of Test-Driven Development, from small steps & failing tests to pairing and team collaboration. 🔗 www.dev2next.com/speaker/3a4e... 🎟️ Tickets: dev2next.com
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Laurie @laurieontech.dev · 05/09/2026
Not being able to paste in the password field HARMS security!!! Who came up with this horrid UX pattern?!
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Ted M. Young (he/him) aka @JitterTed @ted.dev · 06/09/2026
I dislike @gofundme.com DAF (they can't/won't let me contribute to any arbitrary eligible org) and they're now making it exceedingly difficult to move MY money to another DAF. That should be illegal. Needs to be a standard here, just like other asset movements.
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Ted M. Young (he/him) aka @JitterTed @ted.dev · 03/09/2026
Reminder that tonight I'm speaking in Hamburg (at the Microservices Meetup) about #EventSourcing! I know it's short-notice, but if you're around, come on by and let me share with you my passion on the topic! www.meetup.com/microservic...
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Event Sourcing and the End of DDD Tactical Patterns (Ted M. Young), Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Find Meetup events so you can do more of what matters to you. Or create your own group and meet people near you who share your interests.
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Ted M. Young (he/him) aka @JitterTed @ted.dev · 31/08/2026
Hey folks, guess what? I'm speaking on Thursday (3 Sept) in Hamburg (at the Microservices Meetup) about #EventSourcing! I know it's short-notice, but if you're around, come on by and let me share with you my passion on the topic. www.meetup.com/microservic...
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Event Sourcing and the End of DDD Tactical Patterns (Ted M. Young), Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Find Meetup events so you can do more of what matters to you. Or create your own group and meet people near you who share your interests.
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Ted M. Young (he/him) aka @JitterTed @ted.dev · 31/08/2026
Tested an idea I had for teaching aspects of #EventSourcing by having folks role-play as different components (read model, processor) and I think it worked! Thanks to my SoCraTes Germany guinea pigs for participating, I hope it helped you understand things better.
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Ted M. Young (he/him) aka @JitterTed @ted.dev · 24/08/2026
Want a copy of JitterTed's TDD Game hand-delivered to you? Going to SoCraTes Germany? Or Play4Agile? Or are in Hamburg or Aachen? Reserve your copy soon! Send me a direct message or email ted at tedmyoung dot com before. Game details at tdd.cards
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JitterTed's TDD Game by Ted M. Young
Have fun while learning how to do Test-Driven Development with JitterTed's TDD Game!
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dev2next.bsky.social @dev2next.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Curious about event sourcing but not sure where to start? 💭 Build a feature from the events up in this hands-on workshop with @ted.dev at #dev2next and see how event sourcing works in practice. 🔗 www.dev2next.com/schedule 🎟️ Get tickets: dev2next.com 📅 October 12-15 #EventSourcing #Java
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SoCraTes UK @socratesuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Thank you to @ted.dev and his TDD Game for sponsoring SoCraTes UK 2026. Sponsors are vital at keeping the conference running year after year and are much appreciated 🙏🏻 You can find out more at tdd.cards - we loved playing the TDD game.
JitterTed's TDD Game logo, featuring a guinea pig mascot
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Ted M. Young (he/him) aka @JitterTed @ted.dev · 20/08/2026
I unexpectedly find myself with a week (31 Aug-7 Sept) in Germany with nothing to do! I know it's late notice, but if you're in Hamburg, Hannover, Frankfurt, or Cologne and would like me to give a talk at your meetup/company, chat with your team, or meet for food or drinks...
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dev2next.bsky.social @dev2next.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Does every Kafka-backed microservice need a framework? 🤔 Join @sandonjacobs.bsky.social at #dev2next as he explores the trade-offs between Spring, Quarkus, and lightweight Kotlin implementations, helping teams make more informed architectural decisions. 🔗 www.dev2next.com/speaker/b50b...
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Balkrishna Rawool @balarawool.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Recording 📽️ of my #JSpring 2026 talk (Virtual Threads, Structured Concurrency and Scoped Values: Putting it all together 🧵 ☕) is out on youtube. Please check it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sq1... Thank you @nljug.bsky.social 🙏
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Virtual Threads, structured concurrency and scoped values putting it all together
YouTube video by NLJUG
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dev2next.bsky.social @dev2next.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Run a user group, meetup, community group, or publication? 🚀 Become a #dev2next Community Supporter and unlock perks for your members, including ticket raffles, exclusive discounts, and a complimentary pass for one group leader. 🔗 www.dev2next.com/supporters #TechEvents #SoftwareDev
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JCON Conference @jcon.one · 10/08/2026
Our next #JCON2026 session is live: 'Better #Assertions with #AssertJ' with @timtebeek Not all #testing libraries are equal. Sure they all run your tests, but what happens when they #fail? “Expected ‘true’, was ‘false’” won’t help you … Grab your coffee and hit play: youtu.be/W7BhLNVHuqo
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Brian Vermeer @brianvermeer.nl · 11/08/2026
Java Conferences with closing CFP in the next 15 days: No conferences found with closing CFP in the next 15 days. If you want to add your conference, please submit it at javaconferences.org
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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 10/08/2026
This roundabout takes traffic separation to a whole new level. Located in Houten, a small town, famous for its innovative cycling designs, the layout creates two layers: one for cars and one for bikes. This completely eliminates conflict points with motorised traffic and greatly improves safety.
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Johan Vos @johanvos.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Looking for input/feedback from Java developers on 2 different topics: 1. Is there interest in a JavaFX workshop/conference/training in Belgium? 2. Is there interest in a gathering with fellow Java developers working on scientific topics (writing java code, not only using 3th party code) #java
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dev2next.bsky.social @dev2next.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
BOGO is live at #dev2next 🎟️ Buy one conference ticket, get one free. Bring a teammate, friend, or your whole team and double the experience for the same purchase. Conference tickets only (workshops not included). 🚀 Get tickets: www.dev2next.com/register #SoftwareDevelopment
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Donald Raab @thedonraab.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I wrote the Featured Content section of the August 2026 issue of Java Annotated Monthly. @adambien.blog just published a fun podcast he hosted with me. I just published a blog on Medium today. I'm on vacation. Busy August so far. blog.jetbrains.com/idea/2026/08...
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Java Annotated Monthly – August 2026  - The JetBrains Blog
July gave the tech world plenty to talk about, from fresh releases and useful tutorials to Kotlin updates, AI experiments, and new ideas across the wider ecosystem. We packed the best of it into one i
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Donald Raab @thedonraab.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Whoops, I missed my 9 year blogiversary. I was too busy blogging. 😂 The blog that got me started blogging on Medium. 👇 donraab.medium.com/symmetric-sy...
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Symmetric Sympathy
Symmetric Sympathy
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Devoxx Belgium @devoxx.com · 10/08/2026
Devoxx Belgium 2026 registration opens next week! 📅 August 17 ⏰ 09:00 CEST 🇧🇪 Registering as a Belgian company? Make sure you have your Peppol ID ready! blog.devoxx.be/2026/08/10/d...
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Devoxx Belgium 2026: Registration Opens Monday 17 August
Devoxx Belgium 2026 registration opens Monday 17 August at 09:00 CEST. Ticket prices, both batches, and the Peppol ID Belgian companies now need to register.
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Sharat (Shar) Chander - 🟦🌊 @sharatchander.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Developer peers in SF, Elide is hosting a local hackathon to showcase its latest product, and is giving you a look in. I'm attending so come join me (food, drinks, etc): * Register: luma.com/69bmmktv * Date/Time: Wed, Aug 12, 6:00PM * Address: 188 S Park St, SF
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aura harness hackathon · Luma
Alright SF, let's build something. We've just finished a brand new AI coding harness called Aura. This combines the best of two worlds: A next-gen embedded…
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The Lever @levernews.com · 10/08/2026
Miss Bidenomics yet?
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CalMatters @calmatters.org · 10/08/2026
Two years ago, California hit a milestone decades in the making: Nearly every person in the state qualified for health insurance, regardless of immigration status and income, pushing the state’s insured rate to a record 95%. Now that progress is unravelling. cal.news/4gnsTDI 📸 Jules Hotz
Hopeton Leahong, a family nurse practitioner, examines Ramonte Means at St. John's Community Health's Avalon Clinic in Los Angeles on Feb. 7, 2026. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters
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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
As good as many of you said. I really appreciate the unambiguous point that this primarily a racist moral panic before unpacking the nuanced second-order explanations. dannykatch.substack.com/p/we-used-to...
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We used to be able to buy things in this country
Locking up toothpaste was a warning sign that our executive class was crazy
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NYTimes: affirmative action for mediocre editors angry at MeToo @originalist.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
"NRF report acknowledges many retailers do not track retail theft. Yet NRF still issued report claiming shoplifting has increased 93% in four years this sort of "pro-business" pseudo-science is part of the reason we spend all our fucking money on cops, and stores insufferable plexiglass prisons"
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Lies, damn lies, and shoplifting statistics
For 32 years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) — the lobbying group representing major retailers in the United States — has produced the "National Retail Security Survey." The survey, widely cited...
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JEP Tracker @jeptracker.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🎯 JEP 401 proposed to target JDK 28 Title: Value Objects (Preview) Type: feature Component: spec Release: 28 See openjdk.org/jeps/401
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dev2next.bsky.social @dev2next.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The best part of a conference is the community that grows year after year. 🚀 If you’ve joined us at #dev2next or Arc of AI before, you qualify for an Alumni discount. Join us this October for new ideas, meaningful conversations, and what’s next in software. 🔗 www.dev2next.com/register
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Devoxx Belgium @devoxx.com · 23/07/2026
Full analysis of the 770+ received proposals for Devoxx Belgium 2026 📊👀 The program committee is now reviewing them. Meanwhile, we analysed the submission data: tracks, formats, countries, companies, and the topics speakers are bringing to the stage. blog.devoxx.be/2026/07/23/d...
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JEP Tracker @jeptracker.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🎓 JEP 540 moved to candidate Title: Simple JSON API (Incubator) Type: feature Component: core See openjdk.org/jeps/540
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Ted M. Young (he/him) aka @JitterTed @ted.dev · 23/07/2026
This is a truly hands-on workshop, not an extended lecture. Bring your laptops and/or pair with others as you learn about #EventSourcing from scratch.
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Simon Verhoeven @simonverhoeven.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I just finished watching @cultrepo.bsky.social 's documentary on #Java. They once again did an amazing job by capturing both #Java's evolution and the importance of the community therein. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqGS...
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The Java Story | The Official Documentary
YouTube video by CultRepo
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Kaira Loi (Scifi/Romantasy/Fantasy Author) @kairaloi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
HireHumanArtists.com
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Directory of No Gen AI Artists
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
My latest @newscientist.com cartoon
Title: My confidence in my understanding of the scientific theory. 

A diagram where the confidence is marked in red on an otherwise white figure


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"Before I got a book about it."
The figure is red up to about his stomach

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"While I was reading the book."
The figure is reading a book. He is red up to his forehead.

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"When I had finished the book." 
The red level has dropped  to around his mouth

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"One week later."
Now it is at his chest.

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"When I try to explain it to somebody." 
The level is back at stomach level.

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"When they ask a follow-up question."
The red is so low we can barely see it.
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Ismael Celis @ismaelcelis.com · 12/07/2026
Dataflow spotted in the wild! recause.org
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Recause — Another way to write interactive software
An experimental incremental execution runtime for interactive software.
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Erik AS 🔜 Spiel Essen @eanderssonsunden.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Board game designers who quit your day jobs, what did you do to allow you to do that? 🎲✂️
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