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Hi from VirtualJUG (vJUG), the world's first online-only Java User Group. Join us, and the best Java experts in the community!
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!
October 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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
October 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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
October 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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
September 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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
September 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
📣 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
September 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy Birthday @sharatchander.bsky.social from all of us at the Virtual #Java User Group! 🥳
September 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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
September 6, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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
August 31, 2025 at 9:39 PM
📢 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
August 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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
August 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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
August 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🚨 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
August 7, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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
August 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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/
July 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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
June 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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
June 9, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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
June 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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
June 2, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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
May 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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 💚
May 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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!
May 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
May 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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
May 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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!
May 20, 2025 at 5:29 AM