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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 32m

The best #Devoxx session (in my book) is about to start: Ask the Architects. Bring your questions about Java and the OpenJDK architects will answer them. See you in five!

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Christos Kotselidis @kotselidis.net · 1d

Project Panama is a key component for transitioning #Java into the #AI era! @tornadovm.org has been among the early adopters of Panama. Thanks @nipafx.dev for the excellent talk @devoxx.com and the shoutout!

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 1d

Brian won't be there, so don't even bother with "Valhalla, when?". 😉

Ana-Maria Mihalceanu @ammbra1508.bsky.social · 1d

Hey #Java devs!

At @devoxx.com, the Java Team at #Oracle is hosting an "Ask The Architects" panel.

Post your questions here by Wed 23:00 UTC! Then check out the recording to hear the experts’ answers (as many as we can).

📝 Please read the questions others have suggested to prevent double-posting.

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 2d

Some checks are applied, but I don't know the details. In effect, crafting a malicious cache is similar to crafting a malicious JAR (although more technically challenging).

Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 2d

A speaker never recommends too much, nor too little, he recommends precisely as much as he means to.

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 2d

"Need" is a strong word, but I think it would be beneficial, yeah. I'm not sure about the default severity, yet. The community should gather a bit more experience with this feature before stronly recommending it.

Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 4d

Lol. All good. :)

Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 10d

"Amber & Valhalla - Incremental Design and Feature Arcs"

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Ubm...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/a...
Podchaser: www.podchaser.com/podcasts/ins...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=guuO...

Amber & Valhalla - Incremental Design and Feature Arcs - Inside Java Podcast 40

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 10d

What to do on a fine Sunday? Why not listen to Brian Goetz (and me - sorry, couldn't be helped) about how #Java features are delivered incrementally and how Projects Amber and Valhalla come in feature arcs. 🌠

(Links to some platforms in the next message.)

“Amber & Valhalla - Incremental Design and Feature Arcs” with Brian Goetz

open.spotify.com

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 22d

Thanks for watching, folks! If you're interested in the Wikiemdiae event stream demo (in simplified form), see this gist: gist.github.com/nipafx/bb980...

Stream and process Wikipedia change events (note TODOs at top of file)

Stream and process Wikipedia change events (note TODOs at top of file) - WikiStream.java

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 23d

Setup for tomorrow... 🤓 www.youtube.com/live/duIceCX...

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IntelliJ IDEA, a JetBrains IDE @intellijidea.com · 23d

Java 25 lands tomorrow! 🚀
But you don’t need to wait to try its features – IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 already comes with early support for Java 25.
🔗 jb.gg/java25-support
P.S. Don’t miss the Java 25 Launch Event tomorrow: jb.gg/java-25-launch

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 24d

We made a similar video series two years ago (youtube.com/playlist?lis...) and were already shooting it when I made the original "Java 21 is no LTS version" video (youtu.be/3bfR22iv8Pc?...). There was no change of mind - it's just an insistence of using the right words for the right things.

Road to 21 - YouTube

A series of videos covering all changes between Java 17 and 21

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 24d

But I never argued that LTS isn't important. Yes, I think most people slightly overvalue it and more projects could run the current JDK but that doesn't mean LTS isn't an important part of the ecosystem - it clearly is. It just isn't an attribute of "Java $version" and that's all that video says.

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 24d

Yes! Bonus points if you bring enough to share. 😉

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 24d

I'd say you did. That video[*] explains why "Java 21/25 is an LTS verison" is a non-sensical statement (because support is not applied to Java versions but to JDK distributions). It doesn't comment on the importance of LTS.

[*] script: nipafx.dev/inside-java-...

Java 25 is ALSO no LTS Version - Inside Java Newscast #94 // nipafx

Java 25, much like Java 21, will be described as a "long-term-support version" despite the fact that that's categorically wrong.

nipafx.dev

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 27d

Next Tuesday (Sep 16th), #Java 25 will be released and we'll celebrate with a 4-hour live stream on the Java YouTube channel, starting at 15:00 UTC. There will be code, guests, jokes, gaffes, maybe even cake. 😀 (I hear there will be no cake. 😭)

Come join us: www.youtube.com/live/duIceCX...

Java 25 Launch Stream

Java 25 is getting released next Tuesday (September 16th)! Join our hosts Ana-Maria Mihalceanu, Billy Korando, and Nicolai Parlog as they lead you through the features and changes coming in Java 25, a...

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · 27d

The pithy answer would be "citation needed", hinting at the fact that I never once said that.

We're discussing 21 -> 25 because that will be the jump most projects make.

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · Sep 9

Join ACME Soft's API guild for a rundown of all JDK API additions between #Java 21 and 25 - scoped values, stream gatherers, class-file API, FFM, Javadoc, previews features:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCaD...

All API Additions From Java 21 to 25 #RoadTo25

YouTube video by Java

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IntelliJ IDEA, a JetBrains IDE @intellijidea.com · Sep 5

🚀 The new edition is here! Packed with the coolest tips and the latest news in Java, Kotlin, AI & more.
✨ Plus, @maritvandijk.bsky.social shares fresh insights on Java 25!
jb.gg/wa3w3k

Java Annotated Monthly – September 2025 | The IntelliJ IDEA Blog

This month’s Java Annotated Monthly comes with a fresh mix of Java, Kotlin, AI, and tech news, plus a look at some great events you won’t want to miss.

jb.gg

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Todd Ginsberg @todd.ginsberg.com · Aug 28

As 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...

Why 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 ...

www.brentozar.com

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · Aug 29

Oh right, Kansas. I forgot.

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · Aug 27

I'll be there to chat with you because Lazybones Billy (our nickname for him when he's in earshot) will be tucked into bed. Just because it's 4am for him - unbelievable. Anyway...

See you there?

billykorando.bsky.social @billykorando.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hey #Java Developers, ☕️

The next video in our Road to 25 series is coming out tomorrow, hosted by yours truly! Learn how Project Leyden will be introducing the concept of Ahead of Time caches to Java to reduce startup and warmup times! 🚀

Catch the premiere 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_Pl...

Ahead-of-Time Computation in Java 25 #RoadTo25

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Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · Aug 27

Thank you, Danilo, I'm glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

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Danilo Piazzalunga @danilopiazza.bsky.social · Aug 26

This is pure gold, I laughed from the beginning till the end!

Everything you need to know when upgrading to the next Java LTS version (actually...), presented as a short, office comedy-drama.

Good job upgrading to JDK 25, Peter! 👀

Nicolai Parlog @nipafx.dev · Aug 26

Updating from #Java 21 to 25 is a smooth experience. Mostly - a few details changed: annotation processing, inner class constructors, file operations, the removal of old technologies... Watch our first #RoadTo25 video to learn everything you need to know:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9azN...

How to Upgrade to Java 25 #RoadTo25

YouTube video by Java

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