Reposted by Todd GinsbergJEP Tracker @jeptracker.bsky.social · 19/08/2026📦 JEP 523 delivered to JDK 27 Title: Make G1 the Default Garbage Collector in All Environments Type: feature Component: hotspot / gc Release: 27 See openjdk.org/jeps/523 022
Reposted by Todd GinsbergJEP Tracker @jeptracker.bsky.social · 14/07/2026🎓 JEP 401 moved to candidate Title: Value Objects (Preview) Type: feature Component: spec See openjdk.org/jeps/401 0224
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 14/06/2026I just released v2.0.3 of JUnit5-System-Exit, and extension that helps you test Java code that calls System.exit(). This version upgrades the ASM dependency, extending support through Java 26. github.com/tginsberg/ju...github.comRelease Release v2.0.3 · tginsberg/junit5-system-exitChangelog Upgrade ASM to 9.9 to extend support through Java 26 130
Reposted by Todd GinsbergCamille Fournier @skamille.themanagerswrath.com · 25/05/2026And also, of course: "The civilization of love will not arise from a single or spectacular gesture, but from the sum total of small and steadfast acts of fidelity that serve as a bulwark against dehumanization." 1163
Reposted by Todd GinsbergJEP Tracker @jeptracker.bsky.social · 20/05/2026🎯 JEP 534 updated to target JDK 27 Title: Compact Object Headers by Default Type: feature Component: hotspot / runtime Release: 27 See openjdk.org/jeps/534 095
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 17/05/2026📣 I've just released version 0.14.0 of Gatherers4J, a library of intermediate stream operations for #Java! [1/2] github.com/tginsberg/ga...github.comRelease Release v0.14.0 · tginsberg/gatherers4jNew Gatherers Implement movingGeometricMean(), movingGeometricMeanBy(), runningGeometricMean(), and runningGeometricMeanBy(). Implement filterNotNull(), which filters out null values from the inpu... 141
Reposted by Todd GinsbergWIRED @wired.com · 18/04/2026Last April, a hacker hijacked crosswalk announcements to mimic Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Records obtained by WIRED reveal how unprepared local authorities were.wrd.cmThe Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real ProblemLast April, a hacker hijacked crosswalk announcements to mimic Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Records obtained by WIRED reveal how unprepared local authorities were. 118255
Reposted by Todd GinsbergTriJUG @trijug.dev · 06/04/2026Tonight, @sandonjacobs.bsky.social is teaching us about Kafka and queues! 131
Reposted by Todd GinsbergEize Basa @eizebasa.baby · 05/04/2026“I will NOT sacrifice the Oxford comma. We've made too many compromises already; too many retreats. They assimilate the em dash and we fall back. They capture ‘not just X but y’ and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far, no further!” 16475132091
Reposted by Todd GinsbergTriJUG @trijug.dev · 22/03/2026What Can You Do With a (Kafka) Queue? Come find out from @sandonjacobs.bsky.social on April 6! meetu.ps/e/PWs5T/gZBw...meetu.psWhat Can You Do with a (Kafka) Queue?, Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 5:30 PM | MeetupWe have a JetBrains single product license that we will be raffling off after the presentation! To win, you must be present during the drawing at the end of the meetup. ** 031
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 04/01/2026🎉 New year, new version of Gatherers4j! Announcing v0.13.0 with several new gatherers: • uniquelyOccurringBy() which limits a stream to uniquely occurring elements • Median, Min, and Max with moving (look-back window) and running variants 🔗 Release notes: github.com/tginsberg/ga...github.comRelease Release v0.13.0 · tginsberg/gatherers4jNew Gatherers Implement uniquelyOccurringBy() to limit the stream to uniquely occurring elements as measured by the given function Implement movingMedian() and movingMedianBy() Implement runningMe... 141
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 01/01/2026It's the time of year when subtle #Java date formatting bugs tend to appear, often caused by using the wrong year format. I’ve written a post explaining what’s going on, how to fix it, and how to prevent it in the future. todd.ginsberg.com/post/java/be...todd.ginsberg.comWeek Year: Java Date Formatting With YYYY Instead of yyyy • Todd GinsbergThe end-of-year gotcha lurking in your codebase 062
Reposted by Todd GinsbergDevnexus @devnexus.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Happy 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 022
Reposted by Todd GinsbergTriJUG @trijug.dev · 15/12/2025Finally got around to building a small new homepage! trijug.devtrijug.devTriJUG — Triangle Java Users GroupTriJUG (Triangle Java Users Group) helps the community learn Java through monthly meetups, talks, and networking in the Triangle area. 021
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 02/12/2025It's December 1st and you know what that means... #AdventOfCode is back! And as usual, I'll attempt to solve each puzzle in #Kotlin and blog about my solution. todd.ginsberg.com/post/advent-...todd.ginsberg.comAdvent of Code 2025 - Day 1, in Kotlin - Secret Entrance • Todd GinsbergKotlin solutions to parts 1 and 2 of Advent of Code 2025, Day 1: 'Secret Entrance' 140
Reposted by Todd GinsbergTriJUG @trijug.dev · 17/11/2025Tonight, James Fredley is teaching us all about Apache Grails 7 and Groovy! 021
Reposted by Todd GinsbergTriJUG @trijug.dev · 14/10/2025Tonights the night! @venkats.bsky.social is here! We’re learning about Records, Sealed Classes, and Pattern Matching! 1103
Reposted by Todd GinsbergBoston Java Users ACM Chapter @bostonjavausers.bsky.social · 02/10/2025We're looking for a new venue to host our meetings at in 2026. Got a lead? Please reach out to bjuacm-board@googlegroups.com 044
Reposted by Todd GinsbergJUnit Team @junit.org · 30/09/2025#JUnit 6.0.0 is released! ✨ Java 17 and Kotlin 2.2 baseline 🌄 JSpecify nullability annotations 🛫 Integrated JFR support 🚟 Kotlin suspend function support 🛑 Support for cancelling test execution ⏭️ New `--fail-fast` mode for ConsoleLauncher 🧹 Removal of deprecated APIs docs.junit.org/6.0.0/releas...docs.junit.orgJUnit Release Notes 211674
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 27/09/2025📢 Gatherers4j v0.12.0 is out! - Now built with #Java 25 - Support for modules - Parallelization now supported in UniquelyOccurringGatherer - Several internal organizational and testing changes github.com/tginsberg/ga...github.comRelease Release v0.12.0 · tginsberg/gatherers4jChanges Move Java version to 25 (was 24) Addresses #164 Support Java Modularization. Addresses #156, thanks @Goldmensch! Support parallelization in UniquelyOccurringGatherer Using in Maven <depen... 0134
Reposted by Todd GinsbergTriJUG @trijug.dev · 23/09/2025We are VERY excited to have @venkats.bsky.social join us on October 14, where he'll teach us about some fun modern #java features - Pattern Matching, Records, and Sealed Classes. Come join us! www.meetup.com/triangle-jav...meetup.comThe Three Amigos: Intermixing Pattern Matching, Records, and Sealed Classes, Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 5:30 PM | MeetupWe have a JetBrains single product license that we will be raffling off after the presentation! To win, you must be present during the drawing at the end of the meetup. ** 044
Reposted by Todd GinsbergTriJUG @trijug.dev · 16/09/2025Java 25 comes out today! Here's a great rundown of all the new features in Java and the JVM since Java 24 came out six months ago. foojay.io/today/heres-...foojay.ioHere's Java 25, Ready to Perform to the LimitHere's Java 25, ready to perform to the limit. It introduces stable values, and intensifies its focus on performance as more JEPs emerge from Project Leyden. On top of that, the Java Flight Recorder i... 031
Reposted by Todd GinsbergKotlinConf @kotlinconf.com · 15/09/2025📣 The KotlinConf'26 Call for Speakers is OPEN! Share your Kotlin expertise with the world – server-side, web, desktop, mobile, AI/ML, and more! Submit your proposal and get a chance to speak at the year's biggest Kotlin event! 👉 kotl.in/conf26-submittalk 👈 0105
Reposted by Todd GinsbergDevnexus @devnexus.bsky.social · 12/09/2025📢 The Devnexus 2026 CFP is still OPEN—but only until Monday, September 15! Now’s your chance to share your knowledge, ideas and innovations with developers worldwide at one of the largest Java conferences in the world! 🌍 Apply here ⤵️ devnexus.com/posts/the-cf... 032
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 31/08/2025This talk by @briangoetz.bsky.social about Growing the Java Language is one of the best I've seen lately. If you've ever wondered "Why can't they just..." about Java, you should watch this. I hope this talk changes the way I approach growing my own APIs. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz7O...youtube.comGrowing the Java Language #JVMLSYouTube video by Java 070
Reposted by Todd GinsbergTriJUG @trijug.dev · 31/08/2025Come join us on September 22 for the newly rescheduled "Stream Gatherers: The Missing Link in Java Streams" talk! www.meetup.com/triangle-jav...meetup.com[RESCHEDULED!] Stream Gatherers: The Missing Link in Java Streams, Mon, Sep 22, 2025, 5:30 PM | MeetupWe have a JetBrains single product license that we will be raffling off after the presentation! To win, you must be present during the drawing at the end of the meetup. ** 011
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 28/08/2025As a JUG leader, I sure hope in-person events aren't dying off, but it sure seems like it's getting harder and harder to keep this all going. www.brentozar.com/archive/2025...brentozar.comWhy Aren't People Going to Local and Regional In-Person Events Anymore? - Brent Ozar Unlimited®Steve Jones recently posted an update about SQL Saturday’s status, and it includes some news we need to talk about: However, this year the number may stagnate or even decline slightly. Running events ... 065
Reposted by Todd Ginsbergamy brown @amybrown.xyz · 22/08/2025this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like 36191718726
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 23/08/2025www.quantamagazine.org/busy-beaver-...quantamagazine.orgBusy Beaver Hunters Reach Numbers That Overwhelm Ordinary Math | Quanta MagazineThe quest to find the longest-running simple computer program has identified a new champion. It’s physically impossible to write out the numbers involved using standard mathematical notation. 000
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 15/08/2025Last (but not least) talk at #KCDC2025: @richard.fichtner.dev teaches us about Java Modernization 051
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 15/08/2025Last morning talk at #KCDC2025: @jeanneboyarsky.bsky.social is teaching us about testing beyond JUnit. Here, she’s covering @assertj.github.io 183
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 15/08/2025This morning at #KCDC2025, the great @venkats.bsky.social teaches us about all of the excellent new features in modern Java! 030
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 14/08/2025Up next at #KCDC2025: @mkheck.bsky.social with his talk “AI 202: Next-level AI Mastery for Java Developers”. Currently describing how testing AI responses is difficult to do in a way that brings confidence. 151
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 14/08/2025First talk of the day at #KCDC2025: @evanchooly.bsky.social is teaching us about Java bytecode! Very interesting and I learned a lot! 191
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 14/08/2025It’s time for #KCDC2025! I’ve already met a bunch of cool people. I have two talks today and am very excited! 030
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 04/08/2025Next week I'll be speaking on two topics at @kcdc.bsky.social 2025! #Java Loom with a focus on Structured Concurrency, and Java Stream Gatherers. 131
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 21/06/2025www.tomshardware.com/pc-component...tomshardware.comLegendary Sound Blaster ISA sound card gets a driver update 30 years later — patch squashes first bug report after 25 yearsPesky DMA issues have been causing unexpected noise and freezes. 020
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 07/06/2025appleinsider.com/articles/25/...appleinsider.comBill Atkinson, pioneering early Apple engineer, dies at 74The engineer behind much of the Mac's early graphical user interfaces, QuickDraw, MacPaint, Hypercard and much more, William D. "Bill" Atkinson, died on June 5 of complications from pancreatic cancer. 000
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 31/05/2025www.moderndescartes.com/essays/llm_s...moderndescartes.comLLM Shibboleths determine AI effectiveness 010
Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · 23/05/2025Having been born here, and lived here my whole life, this is the most American thing I have ever seen and it is glorious. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMab...youtube.comOscar Mayer Wienie 500 🌭 | INDYCAR on FOXYouTube video by INDYCAR On FOX 000
Reposted by Todd GinsbergSharat (Shar) Chander - 🟦🌊 @sharatchander.bsky.social · 23/05/2025OTD…May 23, 1995 Happy Birthday, #Java! Here’s to 30+ more years with a beautiful combination of technology innovation and community participation! 27338
Reposted by Todd GinsbergTriJUG @trijug.dev · 16/05/2025We're having a meetup on Monday, June 2, 2025: Neurodivergent Minds in Software: Friction and Flow at Work. Come join us! www.meetup.com/triangle-jav...meetup.comNeurodivergent Minds in Software: Friction and Flow at Work, Mon, Jun 2, 2025, 5:30 PM | MeetupWe have a JetBrains single product license that we will be raffling off after the presentation! To win, you must be present during the drawing at the end of the meetup. ** 011
Reposted by Todd GinsbergTriJUG @trijug.dev · 12/05/2025Tonight at TriJUG: Mike Nichols from @temporal.io teaches us about durable execution! Thank you for hosting us, Deutsche Bank! 021
Reposted by Todd GinsbergJosh Gondelman @joshgondelman.bsky.social · 08/05/2025I can't believe we have a Pope from Illinois. People from Chicago usually hate the Cardinals. 347115621450
Reposted by Todd GinsbergArchUnit @archunit.bsky.social · 07/05/2025We've released ArchUnit 1.4.1 🎉 It now supports Java 25! Check it out at github.com/TNG/ArchUnit... As always, feedback welcome 🙂github.comRelease ArchUnit 1.4.1 · TNG/ArchUnitEnhancements Core Support Java 25 / class file major version 69 (#1440) Library Support priorities in SlicesRuleDefinition (#1436; thanks to @guesshe 👏) Ignore synthetic bridge methods in ProxyR... 053