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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 5d

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 · 17d

🔴 We are live 🔴 youtube.com/live/Miy0-euhIRY?si=SBoOA91eZyLLHl5D

Spring Debugger: A New Way To Demystify Spring Boot's Magic by Marco Behler

Spring Debugger: A New Way To Demystify Spring Boot's MagicThroughout history, the term "magic" has described things we don’t fully understand. But magic isn...

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 18d

🔍 Where did this property value come from?
⚡ Which bean is being used?
💡 Is there an active transaction?

On Sep 23, Marco Behler demos IntelliJ IDEA’s Spring Debugger — the tool that answers it all.

📡 Live: bit.ly/4msn0VN

#SpringBoot #Java #VirtualJUG

Spring Debugger: A New Way To Demystify Spring Boot's Magic by Marco Behler, Tue, Sep 23, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

🚀 Join us and discover how the **Spring Debugger** turns “Spring Boot magic” into *Spring Boot mastery*. **📅 Date:** 23rd September 2025 **📡 Virtual:** https://www.yout

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 20d

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 · 20d

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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Sharat (Shar) Chander @sharatchander.bsky.social · 24d

📢#Java 25 is now available!📢

Your:
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...made available by @Oracle. Learn more ➡️
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#Java25 #JDK25 #OpenJDK

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 23d

We’re sorry to let you know that this vJUG session, with Alina Yurenko, has unfortunately been cancelled. We hope to reschedule it in the near future.

In the meantime, you can:
👉 Catch up on past sessions: youtube.com/@virtualJUG
👉 Connect with other Java enthusiasts on Slack: bit.ly/vJUG-Slack

Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · 24d

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 · 24d

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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Duke's Corner Podcast @dukescorner.bsky.social · 25d

Conversation with @matkar.bsky.social who was a recipient of the Java Community Lifetime Achievement recognition at Jfokus in 2024 by @sharatchander.bsky.social

dukescorner.libsyn.com/site/mattias...

Duke's Corner: Mattias Karlsson: I think it's Brilliant

Jim Grisanzio from Oracle Java Developer Relations talks with Mattias Karlsson, Java Champion and prominent developer in the Java community who was also honored with the Java Community Lifetime Achiev...

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · Sep 10

📣 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 · Sep 9

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

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Devoxx UK @devoxx.uk · Sep 8

Mark your calendars, developers! Devoxx UK 2026 is coming back to London on 6th & 7th May! The UK’s largest Java developer conference returns, and it promises to be better than ever.

📅 6-7 May | London

🚀 Stay tuned for more information.

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · Sep 6

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 · Aug 31

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 · Aug 28

📢 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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Kim Fletcher @kimfletcher.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you for the great session. If anyone missed it, you can see the recording here: youtube.com/live/V03wKwcegxg?si=rRdLxjZ4BMED_bkh

Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming

YouTube video by v JUG

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · Aug 26

Good morning ☕️

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · Aug 25

Yes it is and we can’t wait to see you all there.

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Elias Nogueira 🇧🇷🇳🇱 @eliasnogueira.com · Aug 25

It's tomorrow!

Dive into Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming by Haoyi Li, with a live demo at @virtualjug.bsky.social

📅 Aug 26
⏰ 10AM (PT) | 5PM (UTC) | 6PM (BST)
🎥 www.meetup.com/virtualjug/e...

Hosted by Grace Robinson.

#Java #VirtualJUG

Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming, Tue, Aug 26, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

We are back, and we have another great session lined up for you! **📅 Date:** 26th August 2025 **📡 Virtual:** https://youtube.com/live/V03wKwcegxg **🕒 Timing:** 10:00 AM

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · Aug 24

Happy birthday @martinelli.ch 🥳

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Elias Nogueira 🇧🇷🇳🇱 @eliasnogueira.com · Aug 19

☕ Ready to rethink Java build tools?
Dive into Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming by Haoyi Li, with a live demo at @virtualjug.bsky.social

📅 Aug 26
⏰ 10AM (PT) | 5PM (UTC) | 6PM (BST)
🎥 www.meetup.com/virtualjug/e...

Hosted by Grace Robinson.

#Java #VirtualJUG

Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming, Tue, Aug 26, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

We are back, and we have another great session lined up for you! **📅 Date:** 26th August 2025 **📡 Virtual:** https://youtube.com/live/V03wKwcegxg **🕒 Timing:** 10:00 AM

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Virtual Java User Group @virtualjug.bsky.social · Aug 18

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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Elias Nogueira 🇧🇷🇳🇱 @eliasnogueira.com · Aug 14

☕ Ready to rethink Java build tools?
Dive into Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming by Haoyi Li, with a live demo at @virtualjug.bsky.social

📅 Aug 26
⏰ 10AM (PT) | 5PM (UTC) | 6PM (BST)
🎥 www.meetup.com/virtualjug/e...

Hosted by Grace Robinson.

#Java #VirtualJUG

Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming, Tue, Aug 26, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

We are back, and we have another great session lined up for you! **📅 Date:** 26th August 2025 **📡 Virtual:** https://youtube.com/live/V03wKwcegxg **🕒 Timing:** 10:00 AM

www.meetup.com

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