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From Legacy to Cloud-Native: Effective and Scalable Java Modernization with Automation · Luma Modernizing legacy Java doesn’t have to mean risky rewrites or endless manual effort. In our March vJUG session, we’ll explore how automation-driven…

On this Wednesday, March 11, at 7 PM CET, I’ll be hosting a session at @virtualjug.bsky.social, where @emilyjiang.bsky.social will discuss modernizing legacy Java systems with automation and transitioning to cloud-native Java 21 without risky rewrites.

Register:

Join @emilyjiang.bsky.social to learn how automation makes the leap to Java 21 faster, safer & way less painful.

✅ Real-world success stories
✅ Cloud-native transformation
✅ Performance & cost wins

📅 March 11, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM UTC
Sign up now: luma.com/ek5kchlx

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: We’re accepting submissions for upcoming vJUG sessions.

vJUG is a global #Java community focused on practical depth & real engineering conversations.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: lnkd.in/eUQBQFk6

Tag someone who should apply 👇

Join @emilyjiang.bsky.social to learn how automation makes the leap to Java 21 faster, safer & way less painful.

✅ Real-world success stories
✅ Cloud-native transformation
✅ Performance & cost wins

📅 March 11, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM UTC
Sign up now: luma.com/ek5kchlx

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: We’re accepting submissions for upcoming vJUG sessions.

vJUG is a global #Java community focused on practical depth & real engineering conversations.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: lnkd.in/eUQBQFk6

Tag someone who should apply 👇

Stop overlooking gems in the #Java Platform! Catch the replay of Ben Evans explaining why Method Handles are essential for modern Java performance. youtube.com/live/PbKYRYgqS4U

Next Up: From Legacy to Cloud-Native with Emily Jiang. Join us on March 11 to master Java modernization! luma.com/ek5kchlx

Java Conferences with closing CFP in the next 15 days:

JJUG CCC 2026 Spring Closes: 1 March 2026
DevBcn Closes: 28 February 2026
Devoxx Poland Closes: 28 February 2026
KCDC Closes: 9 March 2026

If you want to add your conference, please submit it at https://javaconferences.org/

Method Handles - An Overlooked Gem in the Java Platform · Luma Join us and unlock the Power of Method Handles. Is your Java codebase still leaning on the clunky, "ancient" Reflection API for dynamic tasks? It’s time to…

Just a quick reminder to register on Luma (luma.com/gmkf3hnb) for today's @virtualjug.bsky.social (vJUG) session, Method Handles - An Overlooked Gem in the Java Platform, with Ben Evans.

All the details and the watch link will be available there.

See you all later

Learn how to use Method Handles for:
🔹 Implementing Records
🔹 Advanced dynamic programming
🔹 Performance optimization

Hosted by Oracle Developer Advocate @ammbra1508.bsky.social

When a Java Rockstar & the author of Optimising Java talks about performance, you listen

We're thrilled to host Ben Evans for a masterclass on Method Handles. Despite being introduced in Java 7, many devs still default to the inferior Reflection API & Ben is here to change that. luma.com/gmkf3hnb

Java Conferences with closing CFP in the next 15 days:

JJUG CCC 2026 Spring Closes: 1 March 2026
DevBcn Closes: 28 February 2026
Devoxx Poland Closes: 28 February 2026

If you want to add your conference, please submit it at https://javaconferences.org/

Method Handles - An Overlooked Gem in the Java Platform · Luma Join us and unlock the Power of Method Handles. Is your Java codebase still leaning on the clunky, "ancient" Reflection API for dynamic tasks? It’s time to…

What we’re covering:
✅ Replacing Unsafe and rewiring Reflection internals
✅ Method & Var Handles vs. Lambda expressions
✅ Building dynamic capabilities for modern Java

Date: 24th Feb 2026
Time: 6:00 PM UTC
Cost: FREE

Hosted by @ammbra1508.bsky.social
register now 👉 luma.com/gmkf3hnb

Is your Java codebase still leaning on the clunky, "ancient" Reflection API for dynamic tasks? It’s time to move past the shortcomings of the old ways & embrace a tool that’s been hiding in plain sight for over a decade: Method Handles

Join Ben Evans as he demystifies this overlooked gem

If you missed Monday's live vJUG Connect session featuring the London Java Community, @starbuxman.joshlong.com, and @prpatel.dev, you can easily catch up on demand by visiting virtualjug.com.

Make sure to follow us on luma.com/vjug so you don't miss any upcoming events.

Are you a #Java Developer who maintains a library on #GitHub? Join the Maintainers Community and share your feedback.

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Missed Monday's live session with @starbuxman.joshlong.com and @prpatel.dev? No worries, you can catch up on demand by visiting virtualjug.com, where you'll find our past events along with what's coming up next!

We are live www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYHU...

🙋‍♀️ who is joining for the LJC and @virtualjug.bsky.social connect session all about AI and modern #java?

Session 1: Bootiful Spring AI with @starbuxman.joshlong.com
Session 2: AI Native Architecture for Java Applications with @prpatel.dev

Virtual: luma.com/rzz21xzj
IRL: bit.ly/3ZeQWvi

Important update: we are moving to Luma luma.com/vjug?k=c

Join us on Mon, 9 Feb for a connect session with the LJC

Session 1 – Bootiful Spring AI by Josh Long

Session 2 – AI-Native Architecture for Java Applications by Pratik Patel

Virtual: luma.com/rzz21xzj
IRL: bit.ly/3ZeQWvi

Session 2 – AI-Native Architecture for Java Applications by Pratik Patel

Explore what AI-native systems look like, including data pipelines, service integration, testing, and evolving UIs.

Session 1 – Bootiful Spring AI by Josh Long

Learn how to integrate AI into your Spring applications using the brand-new Spring AI project and modern Spring Boot patterns.

We are teaming up with the London Java Community for an exciting evening focused on AI and modern Java development.

How to join
Virtual: luma.com/rzz21xzj
In-person: meetup.com/londonjavacommunity/events/313170802/

Java Conferences with closing CFP in the next 15 days:

Voxxed Days Bucharest Closes: 31 January 2026
GeeCON Closes: 30 January 2026
JCON Slovenia Closes: 22 January 2026

If you want to add your conference, please submit it at https://javaconferences.org/

JChampions Conference Conference organized by Java Champions and featuring Java Champions in the presentations.

The 2026 JChampions Conference begins on Thursday at 9:00 AM EST. You only need visit jchampionsconf.com/schedule.html
for the link to each session to watch it live or anytime afterwards till the end of time.

Thank you to the program team for all their hard work. Looking forward to the speaker announcements, as last year’s talks were fantastic! 👉 youtube.com/@DevoxxUK/videos

Exciting news: we'll be announcing speakers in the first week of Feb! Stay tuned.

Shout-outs to our track leaders @andresalmiray.com, @carlyrichmond.bsky.social Sam Basak @ammbra1508.bsky.social @ixchelruiz.bsky.social Audrey Neveu @piotrprz.bsky.social @dhardiker.bsky.social @mrhazell.bsky.social

⏰ Don’t wait on this.

Late passes for #Devnexus go on sale Jan 19—and prices go up!

Grab your ticket now to save $$$ and invest in practical learning, real-world insights, and connections that pay off long after the event.

🎟️ Secure your spot: devnexus.com
📨 Sign up: atlj.ug/Xconnect

Java Conferences with closing CFP in the next 15 days:

JNation Closes: 18 January 2026
JCON Slovenia Closes: 16 January 2026

If you want to add your conference, please submit it at https://javaconferences.org/

📅 #DevConf2026 is where the South African dev community comes alive. Whether you're in Joburg or Cape Town, this is THE event you don't want to miss.
Get tickets: www.devconf.co.za