Hi ,I recently attended two conferences and wanted to share some thoughts on how we can maximize value for everyone involved - ourselves, our companies, teams, speakers, attendees, and organizers.The Conference ChallengeMost of us enjoy attending con...

Hi ,I recently challenged myself to share something valuable every single day for a month. As someone who once preferred sitting alone in a corner coding, this wasn't easy—but the results have transformed how I approach my work and learning.The Daily...

Hi ,Most of us would rather work on a new project than maintain an old, messy legacy system. Yet somehow, we continue creating codebases that become increasingly difficult to maintain.Remember my previous discussions about maintainable code? I compar...

Hi ,"Vibe coding" - using AI to generate code without understanding what it actually does - isn't a new phenomenon. I've encountered countless developers throughout my career who add code that seems to work but can't explain why.The difference today?...

Hi ,The theme of this years JFokus was on AI. How will it affect the way we work and how can we leverage it to create new types of products for our customers.The conference kicked of with a playback of the song HelloWorld.java by Nanowar of Steel. ht...

Hi ,Java turns 30 years in 2025 and there are some interesting free events that you should considering joining if you are working with Java.jChampions Conference is a free online conference where all session are presented by Java Champions. It is bet...

Hi ,I recently got involved with helping organize UmeDev (https://umedev.se), a local developer conference.This week, we hosted a special event featuring two fascinating presentations about Generative Autonomous AI Agents. The speaker dove deep into...

Hi ,The only thing we can be certain of in this life is that we can be certain of nothing. - Albert EinsteinUnexpected things have a tendency to happen. During the summer, I worked with technical support for a large government system here in Sweden.T...

Hi ,"It's not about what you do but how you do it" - Sebastian DaschnerLast week I had the privilege of talking to Java Champion Sebastian Daschner. He was the guest in our weekly mentoring meeting and we talked about public speaking and how we as de...

Hi ,Why are people going to conferences when you can stay home and watch the sessions on YouTube? I recently attended DevoxxUK as a speaker, and was asked to write about my experiences and why I think going to a conference is good for our careers. Yo...