Turning Over a New Leaf: Java Updates and Journeys as Summer Ends
A N M Bazlur Rahman
Java Champion 🏆 Empowering Developers through Speaking 🗣️ Writing ✍️ Mentoring 🤝 & Community Building 🌍 Published Author 📖 Contributing Editor at InfoQ and Foojay.IO
Another month has flown by, leaving me amazed at how swiftly time passes. Initially, it seemed like an uneventful period, but upon reflection, I realize that's not entirely true. Primarily, my focus has been on spending quality time with my 7-month-old daughter, who has been increasingly observant and expressive. Sometimes, the joy of fatherhood supersedes the lure of the keyboard.
However, I did manage to squeeze in some community engagements as well. I had the opportunity to present at two Java User Groups (JUGs)—one in Istanbul and the other in Bangladesh—both conducted virtually. So, in retrospect, the month was not entirely uneventful.
As we bid farewell to summer here in Canada, I'm starting to feel the early chills of the approaching fall season. The prospect of seeing the leaves transform into a riot of colours is exciting. While we await that natural spectacle, let me share what I've been up to this month in the realm of Java and software engineering.
This month marks a pivotal moment for those of us in the Java community, with the highly-anticipated release of JDK 21 just around the corner. This version promises a plethora of advancements that could redefine how we approach Java development, especially with the Virtual Threads. I'm working on a video that focuses on Virtual Threads in Java 21. While I aim to make this as informative and insightful as my written content, please bear with me if the quality isn't at its peak yet. It's a learning curve, and your feedback will be invaluable for future improvements.
As for my contributions to the Java community, here are the highlights:
Original Content:
Contributions to Reviews and Interviews:
Among all these, I'm thrilled to announce that one of my talks has been accepted for JCon World 2023! Here's the link to the session details. Moreover, I have submitted several talk proposals to the ConFoo Conference, slated for 2024. You can take a look at the details of my proposed talks here.
I'd be honoured to have your support. If any of the topics resonate with you or seem like they would be a good fit for the ConFoo audience, I kindly ask for your votes. Your endorsement would greatly help me share my perspectives and expertise at this conference.
I hope this compilation will keep you engaged for a while. Rest assured, I'll be back next month with more intriguing content.
Until then, happy reading! And thank you for being a part of this journey with me.
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