ICYM: Java is becoming a better scripting language without turning into a toy scripting language.
JBang and modern Java make automation feel a lot less disposable.
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No, I don’t think I will #scammers
Ran the Aarelauf 10k in 00:54:43, one of my fastest times (fastest 5k in 00:25:48). This is a 02:51 improvement from last year 🤩
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What does AI really mean for software engineers?
At JNation 2026, Andres Almiray spoke with Martijn Verburg about AI, GitHub Copilot, developer productivity and the future of software engineering.
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Is Java still a modern programming language after more than 30 years?
At #JNation 2026, @andresalmiray.com spoke with @bazlur.ca about modern Java, concurrency, virtual threads and why understanding code matters more than ever in the age of AI.
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Jenesis now offers all features build tools out there offer through configuration, but by detecting configuration files in the main folder. I would expect that most developers will meet a feature complete tool. Try it out:
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AI corrupts engineers and management. A topic near and dear to my heart:
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Good news! I have been added to the RubyConf 2026 schedule to present JRuby and all the ways it lets you use Ruby when CRuby doesn't fit! I'm glad that the new @rubycentral.org values community and understands the importance of JRuby. Twenty years of JRuby...don't miss this talk!
They are not even trying these days #SloppitySlopMadeByAnAIBot
JRuby 9.4.15.0 is released! This is the last regularly-scheduled release of JRuby 9.4.x and includes the last set of unreleased 9.4 fixes. Future releases will be done as needed for commercial JRuby users. Contact us if you need long-term JRuby 9.4 support.
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