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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We are teaming up with the @amsterdamjug.bsky.social for a special live-streamed event exploring one of the biggest questions facing devs today: Did AI Just Break Software Security Forever? Thursday, Aug 27 · 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM UTC Online event luma.com/8pl0y5om

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

In true Event-Driven Architecture, publishers shouldn't be control freaks. Broadcast facts and let downstream services react independently. Want to avoid the top 10 traps in async systems? Check out Victor Rentea’s full talk here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6Tx...

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

"‘Honey, dishwasher’s finished.’ Is this a command telling you to do something, or an event? It’s a passive-aggressive event." - Victor Rentea Software architecture has the exact same problem. Here’s why confusing Commands and Events ruins your systems 🧵👇

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Join us at the London Java Community meetup at Capital One on Wed 22 July from 6pm BST. Speakers: @mseckington.bsky.social - See It, Say It, Sort It: How To Be More Proactive Jack Gough - From Fleeticide To Recovery: When Your Auto-Scaling Policy Becomes Your Worst Enemy Sign up: bit.ly/3TlGBOl

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Adoptium Summit is taking place virtually on Sep 29 Explore the breadth & depth of Adoptium tech, bringing together #Java devs, architects, contributors, adopters & orgs for tech talks, best practices, real-world cases Reg bit.ly/4phudea Talk bit.ly/4bId9IC #AdoptiumSummit26 #EclipseTemurin

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

What’s better than learning from the best Java experts in the world? Doing it alongside a global community of peers. Join us for the next vJUG live session with Victor Rentea & @vanessaformicola.bsky.social. Who will we see there? 👇 Save your seat: luma.com/u1ifnmka

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Welcome to vJUG, the Virtual Java User Group. We bring top-tier talks on Java and backend engineering directly to your screen, wherever you are in the world. Join us for our upcoming session: Top 10 Event-Driven Architecture Pitfalls by Victor Rentea 👉 RSVP: luma.com/u1ifnmka

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Did you miss the vJUG & LJC connect session with Rod Johnson, the creator of Spring? Don't worry. You can watch the recording now on the vJUG YouTube channel. youtube.com/live/RDNrCz4EiFI?si=aXUHD081b8WFzFN7 Follow us on Luma for future events. luma.com/vjug?k=c

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Don't forget to subcribe to our YouTube channel to catch up on all our sessiones such as: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝-𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 & 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 Emily Jiang - - youtube.com/live/Ox4UrcjhSsk?si=uhRCl_0AGe_UD7pL

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Join @emilyjiang.bsky.social to learn how automation makes the leap to Java 21 faster, safer & way less painful. ✅ Real-world success stories ✅ Cloud-native transformation ✅ Performance & cost wins 📅 March 11, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM UTC Sign up now: luma.com/ek5kchlx

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: We’re accepting submissions for upcoming vJUG sessions. vJUG is a global #Java community focused on practical depth & real engineering conversations. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: lnkd.in/eUQBQFk6 Tag someone who should apply 👇

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Stop overlooking gems in the #Java Platform! Catch the replay of Ben Evans explaining why Method Handles are essential for modern Java performance. youtube.com/live/PbKYRYgqS4U Next Up: From Legacy to Cloud-Native with Emily Jiang. Join us on March 11 to master Java modernization! luma.com/ek5kchlx

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

When a Java Rockstar & the author of Optimising Java talks about performance, you listen We're thrilled to host Ben Evans for a masterclass on Method Handles. Despite being introduced in Java 7, many devs still default to the inferior Reflection API & Ben is here to change that. luma.com/gmkf3hnb

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Is your Java codebase still leaning on the clunky, "ancient" Reflection API for dynamic tasks? It’s time to move past the shortcomings of the old ways & embrace a tool that’s been hiding in plain sight for over a decade: Method Handles Join Ben Evans as he demystifies this overlooked gem

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

If you missed Monday's live vJUG Connect session featuring the London Java Community, @starbuxman.joshlong.com, and @prpatel.dev, you can easily catch up on demand by visiting virtualjug.com. Make sure to follow us on luma.com/vjug so you don't miss any upcoming events.

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Missed Monday's live session with @starbuxman.joshlong.com and @prpatel.dev? No worries, you can catch up on demand by visiting virtualjug.com, where you'll find our past events along with what's coming up next!

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Important update: we are moving to Luma luma.com/vjug?k=c Join us on Mon, 9 Feb for a connect session with the LJC Session 1 – Bootiful Spring AI by Josh Long Session 2 – AI-Native Architecture for Java Applications by Pratik Patel Virtual: luma.com/rzz21xzj IRL: bit.ly/3ZeQWvi

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We are teaming up with the London Java Community for an exciting evening focused on AI and modern Java development. How to join Virtual: luma.com/rzz21xzj In-person: meetup.com/londonjavacommunity/events/313170802/

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

In NYC on the 18th & 19th of Nov? Then join us at AI Native DevCon. Day 1: Workshops & 101 Training (In-person) Day 2: Full conference & keynotes (In-person/live-streamed) Receive a 50% discount on in-person tickets using the code VJUG50. Register Here: ainativedev.io/devcon See you there!

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

3 incredible sessions. 1 unforgettable event. Simon Maple – Spec Driven Development Holly Cummins – LangChain4j: Make Your Java Apps Smarter Andreas Kollegger – Agentic Memory: Ripples of the Matrix • In-person: bit.ly/47fIGzM • Live online: bit.ly/3WAxoQt

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Big news! We’re teaming up with the London Java Community (LJC) for our next vJUG Connect! Join us on Oct 14th for 3 awesome talks, global connections & local vibes Virtual: meetu.ps/e/Pwx9k/kxrnR/i IRL: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ljc-meet-up-at-tessl-with-vjug-and-neo4j-tickets-1682943592589

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Join us for a live session on Sep 23 with Marco Behler and @maritvandijk.bsky.social! Discover how the new Spring Debugger in IntelliJ IDEA helps turn Spring Boot “magic” into mastery. 📡 Join live: bit.ly/4msn0VN

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

What’s new in GraalVM for JDK 25? 💡 Join @alina-yurenko.bsky.social on Sep 23 as she shares new features + practical tips to run Java apps smarter & faster. Sign up bit.ly/4689tMS #vJUG #Java #Java25 #GraalVM

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

📣 Calling all #Java devs! On the 23 of Sep, join @alina-yurenko.bsky.social for “𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐕𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐃𝐊 25: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬” Hosted by @andresalmiray.com Save your spot & get ready to supercharge your builds ➡️ bit.ly/4689tMS #GraalVM #vJUG

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Happy Birthday @sharatchander.bsky.social from all of us at the Virtual #Java User Group! 🥳

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Calling all Java devs. Who wants faster apps, lower memory, and better startup times? 🙋‍♂️ Join @alina-yurenko.bsky.social and @andresalmiray.com on September 23 to learn how with GraalVM + JDK 25! Sign up for free 👉 bit.ly/4689tMS #Java #GraalVM #VirtualJUG

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Missed our vJUG session with Haoyi Li? Watch it on demand! 🎥 Topic: Simpler Java Build Tooling with OOP 👉 youtube.com/live/V03wKwcegxg Learn why build tools are tricky & how OOP can make them faster, safer, and easier. #Java #vJUG #BuildTools

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

📢 Completion Time: Want to win a free ticket to attend @dev2next.bsky.social? Fill in this form bit.ly/4mBlv8r by 11 AM (UTC) on Fri, Aug 29, when a draw will be held. The winner will be notified via email. 29 Sep - 2 Oct 25 | Colorado Springs, USA

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Build smarter, not harder. Haoyi Li will show how object-oriented design can untangle the pain of Java build tools. ✅ Better performance ✅ Safer builds ✅ Easier config Don't miss it! 📅 Aug 26 | 📺 bit.ly/4fC8hpm #vJUG #JavaDevelopers

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Java is great. Java build tools? Sometimes... not so much. 😅 Let’s fix that. Join Haoyi Li on Aug 26 for a vJUG talk on simplifying build tooling with Object-Oriented Programming. Live on YouTube: bit.ly/3UdXIyZ #vJUG #Java

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🚨 vJUG is back with another 🔥 session! Join us Aug 26 for Simpler Java Build Tooling with OOP by the brilliant Haoyi Li. Learn how object-oriented design can simplify Java builds & see the new Mill tool in action! 👉 bit.ly/3UdXIyZ #Java #vJUG #BuildTools

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Me: Googles “best Java blogs” for the 47th time 😩 Also me: Why not ask the experts? Hey #Java community, share your favourite newsletters, podcasts, and blogs that inspire you more than your code does! Let’s crowdsource greatness 👇 #JVM #JavaLife #Knowledgeispower

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Want to keep your Java skills sharp and up-to-date? Join the 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (vJUG), your global community of Java enthusiasts learning, sharing, and growing together. 🌍 Stay up to date with all our live sessions by joining our Meetup page: meetup.com/virtualjug/

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Missed a vJUG session? No problem! Catch all past sessions on demand on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@virtualJUG Subscribe now and never miss a talk! #vJUG #Java #JavaDev #OnDemand #TechTalks

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

ATT Java developers, have you ever considered the carbon footprint of your code? On June 11, @aichalaafia.bsky.social will share actionable techniques to optimise resource usage, write efficient algorithms, and reduce the environmental impact of #Java applications. Join Us: bit.ly/4jocKfq

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

1 week to go! We’re thrilled to host ‪@aichalaafia.bsky.social‬ at vJUG on June 11, where she’ll discuss sustainable Java development. Don’t miss this unconference-style session packed with eco-friendly coding tips for Java devs! 📡 Live & Virtual | 6 PM GMT | bit.ly/4jocKfq

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Join us as ‪@aichalaafia.bsky.social‬ takes us on a deep dive into Building Sustainable Software with Java 🌱☕ Expect practical techniques, real-world examples & interactive discussions on making Java apps more eco-friendly! Its free to join: bit.ly/4jocKfq

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞! Want to win 1 of 2 JetBrains All Products Pack licenses? 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫: 1. Join vJUG Slack - bit.ly/vJUG-Slack 2. Go to the #general channel 3. Reply with a speaker or topic you would like to see at a vJUG Live event 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: June 2, at noon BST. Good luck

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Missed @venkats.bsky.social’s session on Gatherers in Java? No worries, the recording is now live! youtube.com/live/dxVDiJsyu3Y Up next "Building Sustainable Software with Java" by @aichalaafia.bsky.social Sign Up: bit.ly/4jocKfq Let’s build smarter, greener #Java apps together 💚

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

We're thrilled to host the legendary Dr. @venkats.bsky.social & Billy Korando at the next vJUG LIVE session! Topic: Extending Functional Pipelines with Gatherers Date: May 28, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM PT | 6:00 PM BST Live Stream: bit.ly/4309jqB Don't miss it!

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

I wrote my first line of #java in... It was for... Still remember public static void main like it was yesterday. 😅 What year did you write your first Java code, and what was it for? Let us know in the comments #Java #CodeMemories #Happy30thBithdayJava

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

We're thrilled to host the legendary @venkats.bsky.social‬ at the next vJUG session hosted by Billy Korando! Extending Functional Pipelines with Gatherers Date: May 28, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM PT | 6:00 PM BST FREE: bit.ly/4309jqB Don't miss it!

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🔴 Live coding with @venkats.bsky.social? Yes, please. 🧠 Learn to extend functional pipelines using the new gatherer() feature in Java! 📅 May 28 | 10 AM PT / 6 PM GMT FREE: bit.ly/4309jqB 🔥 Don’t miss this rare chance to learn from the legend himself.

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

LLMs can’t do everything — but AI still can! 🤖 Join @tomcools.be April 23rd for a session that cuts through the GenAI hype! Learn how Timefold tackles scheduling problems LLMs can’t solve Live Stream: bit.ly/4jaIpBS

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Just a few spots left for the next 𝐯𝐉𝐔𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 event! This time live from the London Java Community (LJC) Bringing 2 incredible speakers, Nelson Ekpenyong and Dan Erez. Save you spot Virtual: bit.ly/3XEY6Za In-Person: bit.ly/4bLI8CI

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Join us for another 𝐯𝐉𝐔𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 event! This time we have teamed up with London Java Community (LJC) Bringing 2 incredible speakers. Nelson Ekpenyong and Dan Erez. Save you spot Virtual: bit.ly/3XEY6Za In-Person: bit.ly/4bLI8CI

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

We are back with another 𝐯𝐉𝐔𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 event! This time we have teamed up with London Java Community (LJC) Bringing 2 incredible speakers. Nelson Ekpenyong and Dan Erez. Save you spot Virtual: lnkd.in/eMsEEwKD In-Person: LJC – lnkd.in/e-X88-6c

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

AI + Java Developers, This One’s for You! Curious about Spring AI? Want to make your apps smarter without the complexity? Join @danvega.dev on March 12 to learn: ✅ Spring AI fundamentals ✅ Real-world AI use cases ✅ Seamless AI integration with Spring Boot It's free to join: bit.ly/4hZEsj2

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