Interviews on foojay.io - Friends of OpenJDK

Quarkus Unpacked: Insights from the Foojay Podcast

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:36:54 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of joining the Foojay podcast to talk about Quarkus in depth. The conversation covered a lot of ground, from what makes Quarkus different to the practical trade-offs between JVM and native mode. This post captures the key questions and answers from that discussion, lightly edited for readability.{#_quarkus_unpacked_insights_from_the_foojay_podcast}

If you have been following this blog series, note that the third installment on building your own stack with Quarkus is coming next. Consider this a bonus entry that distills the podcast conversation into a format you can read, reference, and share.

Ask a Lille Dev

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:35:19 +0000

During the DevLille 2026 conference in Lille, I interviewed several Java developers and tech professionals with one simple goal: collecting authentic and spontaneous insights from the Java ecosystem. ☕🎤

The result became “Ask a Lille Dev”, a mini podcast made of short interviews recorded directly during the conference. Instead of long talks or polished marketing speeches, the idea was simple: ask practical questions to people working in tech every day.

JC-AI Newsletter #16

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:28:33 +0000

Over the past two weeks, the field of artificial intelligence has continued its remarkable pace of advancement. As AI becomes increasingly woven into the fabric of daily life, shaping how we work, communicate, and make decisions, it is both timely and valuable to step back and understand the broader trajectory of this technology. Whether the developments around us feel promising or challenging, one truth remains clear: AI is not simply going away. It is here to stay, and understanding its evolution is essential from many perspectives. Have you ever wondered what harness engineering is, how evals attempt to move traditional unit tests onto a probabilistic plane, or how AI is reshaping entire industries across various branches? Let’s start.

JCast

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:40 +0000

The Java community thrives on sharing knowledge and experiences. Most content is in English, which works well for many developers. However, there’s something special about discussing complex topics in your native language. The nuances. The humor. The ability to express yourself freely without translating your thoughts first.

That’s why we created JCast, a podcast for the Dutch-speaking developer community. Moreover, today we’re excited to launch Season 2!

Season 2 Starts with Frank Delporte

For our second season opener, we sat down with Frank Delporte. He’s well-known in the Java community as a Java Champion. Additionally, he’s a Java Developer, Technical Writer at Azul, Blogger, and Author of “Getting started with Java on Raspberry Pi”. Furthermore, he’s a Pi4J Contributor.

Foojay Podcast #93: Update Your JDK, Read More Code, and Talk to Your Users: Interviews From VoxxedDays Amsterdam

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:35:00 +0000

In this episode of the Foojay Podcast, we’re bringing you something special: a full batch of hallway-track conversations recorded live at VoxxedDays Amsterdam.

Fifteen guests, one conference, and one theme that kept coming back, whether we planned it or not: Java has grown up quietly, steadily, and in ways that still surprise people who haven’t looked lately. We talked about migrating between versions, new features in the latest Java releases, authorization done right, AI-assisted coding, cryptography, containers, open-source contributions, GDPR data experiments, and, yes, the things people hate about Java but secretly love.

Grails Is Back: Inside the Apache Software Foundation Migration

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:30:21 +0000

Steve Poole | With contributions from James Fredley, Apache Grails PMC Chair

For a technology that many people filed under “legacy,” Grails has been unusually active. While much of the industry’s attention has drifted toward newer frameworks and shinier stacks, something more deliberate has been happening in the background.

Grails has been moving into the Apache Software Foundation (ASF), modernising and positioning itself for the next chapter.

If you have not looked at Grails recently, your mental model is likely several years out of date. And that, in many ways, is exactly the problem.

JC-AI Newsletter #14

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:11:53 +0000

Two weeks have passed and a lot have been happening on the field of artificial-intelligence.

Two weeks have passed and a lot has been silently yet visibly happening in the field of artificial intelligence. This newsletter brings interesting developments, including Dario Amodei’s (Anthropic) view on the progress achieved in the LLM field and his response to the utilization of these models for specific kinds of military purposes, as well as OpenAI’s response to it. Aside from the fact that development may follow more sigmoids instead of exponential progress, it is important to have awareness of utilization across branches. Does prompting and clarifying the goal influence agent responses, and if so, how? How far are we from reliable robotics applications? How much bias is introduced when clinical data is being analyzed?

JC-AI Newsletter #13

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:12:12 +0000

Two weeks have passed, and it is time to present a new collection of readings that may shape developments, utilization or ideas in the field of artificial intelligence in 2026.

While significant activity characterizes the AI field, many unresolved research, design, and implementation challenges continue to impact progress. Future advancement depends heavily on understanding the nature of these challenges to approach probabilistic problems from the appropriate directions. This JC-AI newsletter features insightful interviews with key figures in the field, enabling readers to ask the right questions and compare visions of an ‘uncertain future’ against current capabilities to maintain a grounded perspective.

Video series “JavaFX In Action”, Part 6 with Vlad Protsenko (Clojure), Matt Coley (Recaf), Craig Raw (Sparrow), and Florian Enner (3D Robot Visualization)

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:07:18 +0000

This is the next part in the series of “JavaFX in Action” interviews. Are you working on a fantastic JavaFX application? Let me know, and let’s discuss it in the new year!

Vlad Protsenko: Combining Clojure with JavaFX for Game Development with Defold

Vlad Protsenko is a Senior Developer with proficiency in many JVM-based languages. He worked both in very small and large teams, gaining experience in developing projects of various sizes, from scratch and from legacy codebases. He enjoys full-stack development, writing backend, frontend, and Android applications. He started as a game developer and switched to developing enterprise software, currently mixing both at Defold.

Video series “JavaFX In Action”, Part 5 with Cormac Redmond (KafkIO), Brian Schlining (Annotating the Deep-Sea Wildlife), Gerrit Grunwald (JavaFX Libraries), Dirk Lemmermann (JavaFX Libraries and Applications, JFX Central)

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:18:00 +0000

This is the next part in the series of “JavaFX in Action” interviews. Are you working on a fantastic JavaFX application? Let me know, and let’s discuss it in the new year!

Cormac Redmond: KafkIO, the Kafka UI for Engineers and Admins

Cormac Redmond is an “All-things Java / Spring / MicroServices” expert who has been computing and programming from a young age. He has 20 years of professional experience spanning several industries, building everything from complex distributed systems to bespoke intranets and mobile apps. He enjoys fully and deeply understanding any domain or technology and is happiest when working within cultures that value the importance of building clean, elegant, testable, self-documenting systems while adopting forward-thinking practices and techniques.

Foojay Live @ JCON Köln

Tue, 13 May 2025 07:40:02 +0000

Today and tomorrow, we will be at the JCON Conference in Köln, Germany. We have set up an interview booth to talk to speakers and visitors about all things Java.

Please follow us on LinkedIn and/or YouTube for the live interviews.

Just like last year, these interviews will be grouped into podcast episodes, so stay tuned for more Java knowledge sharing!

Foojay Podcast #71: Celebrating 30 Years of Java with James Gosling

Mon, 05 May 2025 06:55:39 +0000

We are celebrating Java’s 30th anniversary this May!

This is a very special anniversary episode of the Foojay Podcast! As we approach May 23rd, marking exactly 30 years since Java’s first beta release in 1995, we’re honored to present our first-ever single-guest podcast. But we have a very special guest for you: James Gosling, the creator of Java!

Join us for this exclusive conversation as we explore Java’s beginnings, its revolutionary impact on the programming world, its continuous evolution over three decades, and James’s insights on where the language is heading. From that groundbreaking beta release over “Write Once, Run Anywhere” to powering billions of devices worldwide, this is the story of Java, told by the man who started it all, the father of Java.

Video series “JavaFX In Action”, Part 4 with Mike Hearn (Conveyor), Sven Reimers (JTaccuino), and Chris Newland (DemoFX, JitWatch)

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:51:35 +0000

This is the next part in the series of “JavaFX in Action” interviews. Are you working on a fantastic JavaFX application? Let me know, and let’s talk!

Mike Hearn: Conveyor, build self-updating desktop app packages

Mike Hearn solves a problem many developers are struggling with: efficiently distributing your application and ensuring the users get the latest version. With Conveyor, he created a tool that can do that easily with JavaFX, Electron, and Flutter apps!

Interview with Abdoulaye Wade Cissé: Using a JavaFX application as a virtual chemistry and biology lab

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:46:59 +0000

I continuously collect JavaFX-related content for the JFX Central Links Of The Week . Recently, I saw a video on LinkedIn, shared by Abdoulaye Wade Cissé, of a JavaFX “virtual lab” and wanted to learn more about this project… Turns out he is a 22-year-old student in Senegal, creating a fantastic project to provide a virtual laboratory as software where the resources are not available for a physical lab. With his project, he proved that Java and JavaFX are the ideal way to generate entirely free software with a lot of functionality.

What is your experience with Java development?

Video series “JavaFX In Action”, Part 3

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:38:59 +0000

This is the next part in the series of “JavaFX in Action” interviews published in the last part of 2024. Are you working on a fantastic JavaFX application? Let me know, and let’s discuss it in the new year!

Özkan Pakdil: Swaggerific, an open-source Postman alternative written in JavaFX

Özkan Pakdil is a seasoned full-stack developer with over 15 years of experience, deeply rooted in both back-end and front-end technologies. His expertise spans from Varnish cache servers and New Relic to Node.js, Quarkus, Micronaut, Rust, Java, JavaFX,…

Video series “JavaFX In Action”, Part 2

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:31:11 +0000

In July, we published the first part, which included four interviews with Pedro Duque Vieira, Daniel Zimmermann, Christopher Schnick, and Robert Ladstätter.

In this part, we have four new interviews for you! Learn more about JavaFX combined with Scala, Swing, React, trains, scientific research, banking, and more…

Maciej Gorywoda about FxCalculator

Maciej Gorywoda is the product marketing manager for the IntelliJ Scala team at JetBrains. As a Scala Ambassador, he teaches Scala and makes its community more beginner-friendly. He is also self-publishing a fantasy novel.

Interview with a Java Champion: Reflections on a Storied Career and Insights for the Next Generation

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:52:18 +0000

Introduction:

In the fast-paced world of software development, a few individuals leave a lasting impact through their dedication and contributions. Our guest today is a seasoned developer, a respected author, and a cornerstone of the Java community.

With over two decades of experience, he has played a key role in the evolution of Java from a niche language to a critical tool in various industries. In this interview, he shares his journey, insights, and advice for developers at all stages of their careers.

New video series "JavaFX In Action", Part 1

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:35:29 +0000

JavaFX is a powerful user interface framework, often overlooked in the world of desktop applications development. With this new series of video interviews, I want to take you behind-the-scenes of some applications built using JavaFX.

JavaFX combines the best features of a modern user interface toolkit with the unparalleled strength of the Java platform. This approach enables you to perform heavy “background tasks”, like processing large amounts of data, while still providing a responsive user interface.

Evolutions in the Pi4J library by Tom Aarts and Robert von Burg

Fri, 24 May 2024 12:16:02 +0000

Multiple improvements have been implemented in the new release, V2.6.0 (2024-04-29) of Pi4J, a friendly object-oriented I/O API and implementation libraries for Java Programmers to access the full I/O capabilities of the Raspberry Pi platform. This blog post will give you a quick overview and an interview with Tom Aarts and Robert von Burg, two of the main contributors.

Ongoing I2C Improvements
PWM Hardware Support on Raspberry Pi 5
New Class to Get Board Info
Interview with Robert von Burg
Interview with Tom Aarts
Conclusion

Ongoing I2C Improvements

Robert von Burg worked on improvements to the I2C implementation in Pi4J. The changes are in pull request #351 and allow atomically executing multiple I2C calls in a thread safely, plus other improvements. See this blog post for more details .

Journey of a Java Champion: Bert Jan Schrijver's Path to Mastery and Community Leadership

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:50:26 +0000

Bert Jan is CTO at OpenValue and focuses on Java, software architecture, Continuous Delivery and DevOps.

Bert Jan is a Java Champion, JavaOne Rock Star speaker, Duke’s Choice Award winner and leads NLJUG, the Dutch Java User Group.

He loves to share his experience by speaking at conferences, writing for the Dutch Java magazine and helping out Devoxx4Kids by teaching kids how to code. Bert Jan is easily reachable on Twitter at @bjschrijver .

Interview with Gokul Chandrasekaran, the creator of JDoodle

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:08:12 +0000

In two previous posts, we explained how you can add executable Java code to your posts here on Foojay , including code with dependencies , by using JDoodle.

To achieve this full integration, we got Gokul Chandrasekaran ’s support to use the plugin version, and he also gave us some insight into the history and development of JDoodle.

Thanks, Gokul for your support in bringing an online Java editor to Foojay! Can you introduce yourself,please?

Unlocking Java Wisdom: A Conversation with Oracle ACE Simon Martinelli

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:00:01 +0000

In a recent insightful interview, Simon Martinelli, an Oracle ACE associate and veteran Java developer, shares his career experiences, software development philosophies, and views on mentoring. With over two decades in the industry, Martinelli offers a perspective that combines the wisdom of experience with a focus on simplicity and constant learning.

Profiles:

🌍 Homepage:martinelli.ch
👔 LinkedIn:Simon Martinelli on LinkedIn
🐦 Twitter:@simas_ch on Twitter
📦 GitHub:simasch on GitHub

Fun Fact:

Before starting my IT career, I was working as a traffic controller at Swiss Railways.

Busting Myths, Building Futures: A Conversation with Cay Horstmann on Java and Machine Learning

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:12:00 +0000

In our ongoing series of interviews with the movers and shakers of the software world, we bring you a conversation with Cay Horstmann, a towering figure in the Java community and a respected academic and entrepreneur.

Known for his prolific contributions in the form of textbooks, online content, and courses, Cay has been instrumental in shaping the Java education landscape.

In this insightful conversation, he speaks about a range of topics, including the challenges and potential for Java in the realms of data science and machine learning, the current state of the software development industry, the impact of AI on developers, and his unique perspective on learning by practice with immediate feedback. He also shares some intriguing anecdotes from his journey in academia and the software industry.

Charting the Course of Java: An Insightful Conversation with Java Champion, Sebastian Daschner

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:34:09 +0000

In this insightful interview, renowned Java Champion, Oracle Developer Champion, and JavaOne Rockstar, Sebastian Daschner, shares his journey in the field of Java enterprise software development.

With a vast array of experience from being a self-employed consultant, trainer, and author to his contributions to the open-source community, Daschner provides a unique perspective on Java’s current state and future, especially in the enterprise context.

He delves into his strategies for balancing his varied roles, offers tips for aspiring developers, discusses the challenges in the software development industry, and underlines the importance of continuous learning.

Exploring the Depths of Java: A Comprehensive Conversation with Jakob Jenkov, Part-II

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:21:30 +0000

Welcome back to the second installment of our in-depth conversation with Jakob Jenkov, a leading figure in the world of Java. If you joined us forPart I , you’ll recall the insightful discussions around the evolving landscape of Java and its continuous improvements. Today, we delve even deeper into the subject. Jakob will share his thoughts on the challenges of modern software development, the impacts of artificial intelligence on developers, and much more. Get ready for another fascinating exploration into the depths of Java with Jakob Jenkov!

Exploring the Depths of Java: A Comprehensive Conversation with Jakob Jenkov, Part-I

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:33:58 +0000

Welcome to the first part of our deep dive with Jakob Jenkov, a seasoned software developer and AWS solution architect, whose love for coding began with a Commodore 128 in the late ’80s. Over the past decades, Jenkov has navigated the world of programming, with a particular emphasis on Java, making significant contributions to the community through his professional work and informative content on jenkov.com.

In this exclusive interview, Jenkov shares his career journey, his thoughts on the evolving landscape of Java, and how his interest in both low-level and high-level programming intersects in his current role. His unique insights into the future of Java and its significance in today’s increasingly diverse computing environments provide a captivating read for both Java enthusiasts and the broader software development community.

Breaking the Code: How Chris Newland is Changing the Game in JVM Performance!

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:44:27 +0000

We’re excited to introduce you to Chris Newland, an industry veteran and dedicated JVM performance specialist.

Chris has a long-standing history of contributing to the Java community with open-source tools aimed at enhancing Java and JVM understanding.

Among his well-known tools is JITWatch, which has gained significant recognition and use in the JVM community.

In this conversation, we delve into Chris’s journey, his motivations, and his thoughts on JVM performance, Java ecosystem changes, and the role of AI in software development.

Cracking Code and Conventions: An Exclusive Interview with Nicolas Fränkel

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:06:00 +0000

In this enlightening interview, we explore the unique journey of Nicolas Fränkel, a seasoned professional in the software industry. From an architecture student to a passionate software developer, Nicolas shares his candid thoughts about the current state of software development and the potential impacts of AI.

Profile:

🧑‍💼LinkedIn:Nicolas Fränkel – Head of Developer Experience – API7.ai
🐦Twitter:@nicolas_frankel
👨‍💻GitHub:nfrankel (Nicolas Fränkel)
📝Blog:Nicolas Fränkel - A Java geek
📚Medium:Nicolas Fränkel
💡Hashnode:Nicolas Fränkel

Bazlur: Can you tell us about your background and how you got started in the software industry?

Resilience in Coding: Miro Wengner on Thriving in the Software Industry

Wed, 31 May 2023 16:24:55 +0000

In this insightful discussion, we sit down with Miro Wengner, an accomplished software engineer with a deep-rooted affinity for Java. Miro shares his professional journey, highlights the significant challenges in the field, and reflects on the key moments that shaped his career.

Profile

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/miragemiko
👔 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwengner/
💻 GitHub https://github.com/mirage22
🏠Home Page: https://www.wengnermiro.com/

Fun fact: When I was in my early 30s, I took my sister to Amsterdam. We visited almost all the museums, and I realized they kept selling me a student ticket without asking me the whole time. And it happened many more times after that. So finally, when I was 38, my wife told me I should grow a beard and that I didn’t look like a student, so I’ve had a beard ever since. So I could get a beer without showing id.

An Industry Expert's Guide to Thriving in Software Development and Security

Tue, 23 May 2023 15:14:55 +0000

In today’s fast-paced tech world, understanding the intricacies of software development and product management is key to success.

In this enlightening discussion, we speak with Erik Costlow, a Senior Director of Product Management at Azul, who shares valuable insights from his journey of transitioning from engineering to product management, current industry trends, challenges in software development, and advice for new programmers.

With a unique perspective and wealth of experience, Erik’s insights are sure to be invaluable for anyone seeking to navigate the complex landscape of the software industry.

Announcing "Java Unscripted: An Asynchronous Exploration of Excellence

Tue, 16 May 2023 10:09:48 +0000

ITL;DR

Introducing “Java Unscripted,” a series featuring interviews with Java industry experts. We aim to inspire and guide new developers with these insights. Interested in participating? Fill out our Interview Participation Form . Let’s share your story with our community!

In a rapidly evolving world of technology, insights from industry luminaries can act as a beacon for those looking to navigate the challenging landscape. Over the years, industry leaders have seen the technological landscape transform. As a result, they possess a treasure trove of experiences and insights that can inspire and guide the upcoming generation of professionals. This idea inspired our new interview series, “Java Unscripted: An Asynchronous Exploration of Excellence. "

Discovering the Secrets to Success: An Exclusive Interview with Michael

Mon, 15 May 2023 17:35:04 +0000

In this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Michael P. Redlich, a seasoned software developer with over 30 years of experience in the field.

Michael shares his journey from learning Fortran IV to contributing to major Jakarta EE specifications and provides valuable insights for junior developers looking to succeed in the ever-evolving world of technology.

He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new technologies, and contributing to open-source projects.

Foojay Podcast #22: When Profession and Fun Overlap

Mon, 15 May 2023 07:47:29 +0000

Let’s talk about programming for fun. Grab your Lego and robots, and let’s talk about STEM and STEAM!

As a developer, we all get frustrated occasionally when a bug messes up our schedule, and we have to dive deep into the code to find a solution.

But still, many of us keep coding in our free time as we love to do it and want to create amazing stuff.

In this episode of the Foojay Podcast, we talk to volunteers from different organizations where coding is used to inspire children to become engineers or at least learn to make good use of computers and the tools around them.

Interview with Paul Kocian aka Orango_Mango

Mon, 08 May 2023 07:49:40 +0000

Some time ago on Twitter, I discovered @Orango_Mango , who shared his progress in creating a 3D engine with JavaFX. The shared videos started with a Rubik’s cube in January ‘23 , over a basic tumbling car in February , to a full Minecraft-like world in April . Who is this @OrangoMango? And why did he take up the challenge to create a 3D engine with Java and JavaFX? Let’s find out…

Foojay Podcast #19: Working Free For Fun Brings Fame & Fortune

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:35:51 +0000

Many developers spend a lot of their time on side projects. It’s an opportunity to learn new techniques and get involved in communities.

But sometimes it can also lead to a new job.

Or even starting a business based on such a project.

Today we are talking to people who achieved such a transition and became famous and rich, or at least some of each…

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Unlocking Java Secrets with Frank Delporte Foojay.io Today

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:48:51 +0000

Welcome to our exclusive interview with Frank Delporte , a Senior Technical Writer at Azul, Java Champion, and a passionate advocate for all things related to Java and Java on Raspberry Pi .

With extensive experience in the software industry, Frank has dedicated his career to making Java accessible to beginners and experienced developers alike.

In this interview, we will explore his journey in the software world, his work at Azul , his contributions to the Java community, and the valuable advice he has for newcomers who have just started learning Java.

Unlocking the Secrets to a Successful Software Engineering Career: An Interview with Otavio Santana

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:55:15 +0000

In this exclusive interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Otavio Santana , a Java Champion and passionate software engineer and architect dedicated to empowering fellow engineers to deliver efficient, scalable software on the Cloud.

Otavio shares valuable insights from his journey in the open-source world, highlighting the importance of mentorship and open-source contributions for career growth.

With numerous awards and recognitions under his belt, Otavio discusses his current projects, the concept of evolutionary architecture, and the impact of simplicity on software development.

Navigating the Challenges of Modern Software Development: An Exclusive Interview with Shai Almog

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:39:07 +0000

Welcome to our exclusive interview with Shai Almog , an accomplished entrepreneur, author, blogger, and Java expert with over two decades of experience in the software industry.

Shai has been instrumental in developing innovative tools and solutions at Codename One and Lightrun , significantly impacting how Java applications are debugged and monitored in production.

In this fascinating conversation, Shai shares his journey, from his early exposure to programming to his growth as a developer and entrepreneur.

From Assembler to Chat-GPT: Steve Poole on the Shifting Landscape of Programming

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:56:20 +0000

Welcome to our exclusive interview with Steve Poole , a seasoned Java developer, leader, and evangelist with a lot of experience in the tech industry.

As a Developer Advocate for Sonatype , Steve has been deeply involved in Java SDKs and JVMs since Java was less than version 1.

In his long and successful career, he has had many roles, such as being a representative or lead on different Java Specification Requests (JSRs), committing to many open-source projects at Apache , Eclipse , and OpenJDK , and actively taking part in the Adopt OpenJDK group to promote community involvement.

From Law Degree to Java Champion: Geertjan Wielenga on the Success of Java and Navigating the Software Industry

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:07:54 +0000

In this interview, we chat withGeertjan Wielenga , a Java Champion and developer advocate at Azul . Geertjan talks about how he unusually got into the software industry and what it was like to work with Java and its community.

He talks about what has made Java so successful, the problems developers face in a constantly changing industry, and how important it is for people to work together and be involved in the community.

Foojay Podcast #11: Looking Back to 2022

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:31:57 +0000

A few weeks ago, Ted Neward published a post in which he reviewed the predictions he made one year ago and added a long list of predictions for 2023.

In this Foojay Podcast episode, we talk about these predictions, and we even found an analogy between what has happened at Twitter in the last months and the history of Java!

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Developer Observability, KoolKits and Reliability

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:01:52 +0000

In preparation for the upcoming Developer Observability Masterclass we’re hosting at Lightrun with Thoughtworks , RedMonk and JFrog , I sat down for a brief interview with Tom Granot - the Director of Developer Relations at Lightrun.

Tom will MC the event as he did for the Developer Productivity Masterclass we ran back in December.

Shai: Tell us a bit about yourself and your background.

Tom: Before joining Lightrun, I worked as an SRE at Actyx. This drove home the importance of observability tools - I got a sense of the potential problems and, to some extent, the blindness that developers face in production.

Debugging the Technical Interview: Methods and Cheating

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:00:30 +0000

The headline caught my attention right away “I was shocked to catch a candidate cheating in an online interview ”. How do you cheat in an interview? Does Cyrano de Bergerac whisper the answer from outside the camera?

Well, close enough. The candidate was googling answers and copying them into a shared screen, pretending this was his code. Hiding this is lying. That’s never OK. But this really reminded me of a tweet I read ages ago which unfortunately I can’t find… It went something like this:

Developer Productivity Masterclass: Interview With Leonid Blouvshtein

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:09:01 +0000

On December 7th, Lightrun will host a free master class with Mykyta Protsenko, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix; Michael Wood, Field CTO, HashiCorp; Ryan Menezez, Software Engineering Manager, Meta; and Leonid Blouvshtein, CTO of Lightrun.

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](https://www.linkedin.com/events/developerproductivitymasterclas6870717107772907520/ )

I got a chance to grab Leonid and make him sit down for this quick interview…

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself?

I’ve worked in several successful startups while most of my experience is with distributed systems that require high performance. This was after I graduated from the elite 8200 intelligence unit of the IDF.

Discussion: The State of Java 2021

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:05:56 +0000

There is a lot going in the Java world lately. A lot of this is already captured is the Snyk JVM Ecosystem Report 2021 based on a joint survey by Azul and Snyk . In addition, Java 17 — the new LTS version — was released in September and Oracle uncovered their plans to shorten the LTS release cycle to every 2 years.

In a recent livestream, I had a discussion with some great folks in the Java world about the highlights of the Snyk Java Ecosystem report and the current developments in the Java world.

Java in Education: Combining Java with Raspberry Pi and the Pi4J Library

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:40:55 +0000

The interviews in this post are part of an article published (in German) in Java Magazine . You can get a 25% discount for a new kiosk subscription with the following code: delporte_kiosk25

Although a lot of universities and high schools focus on Python and C# in their program, there are luckily a lot of others who go “full Java”. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely don’t want to start a “programming-languages-war”, but Java is the language I used myself more than any other for the last 10 years. Setting up a new project or building a proof-of-concept for a new idea, is a matter of hours. And there is always a solution for the problem I need to solve. This is probably true for each developer who has enough experience in the language used the most. But having used and experimented with many other languages, I still keep returning to my “one true love”, being Java, as it always delivers the result I’m aiming for, with the right amount of code to be readable, understandable, and testable!

Podcast with Ken Fogel: "What Are You Leaving Behind?"

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:02:26 +0000

I recently had the good fortune to be interviewed by Robbie Russel on his podcast “Maintainable: The Art of Improving Existing Software” (@_maintainable ).

EPISODE SUMMARY

Robby speaks with Ken Fogel, College Instructor, JCP EC member, and Java Champion. They discuss the benefits of unit testing, how Dawson approaches internship placement, and the importance of code documentation. Ken also talks about how software is about more than just getting things to work, and why it’s important to focus on the long-term impact of coding decisions.

Interviews with Robert Savage & Johan Vos on Java on the Raspberry Pi

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:14:26 +0000

This post is part of an article published (in German) in Java Magazine . You can get a 25% discount for a new kiosk subscription with the following code: delporte_kiosk25

Here on Foojay.io, you can find already a long list of articles about Java on the Raspberry Pi . As you may know, already I’m a big fan of this combination. The Raspberry Pi on one side is a very cheap computer that allows you to experiment with electronic components thanks to the Pi4J library. And on the other hand, JavaFX is the ideal framework to build user interfaces that can directly control these components, all in one application!

Interview on Machine Learning and Disruptive Data Science

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:15:29 +0000

I attended sessions and spoke with Java Champion Fabiane Bizinella Nardon at many JavaOne conferences over the past years. I remember, in our conversations in the hallways, discussing various entrepreneurial ventures she was working on. One of the ideas was Tail Target . Fast forward almost a decade, and Tail Target has truly come to fruition.

Fabiane Bizinella Nardon has an MSc in Computer Science and a PhD in Electronic Engineering. She is an expert in Data Engineering and Machine Language Engineering. She is the program committee leader for the Machine Learning Engineering track of QCon São Paulo, a frequent speaker on the subject, and author of several articles.

Peter Lawrey Talks about Low-Latency, High-Performance Java

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:28:38 +0000

About 7 years ago, I attended a session given by Java Champion Peter Lawrey, leader of Chronical Software , at a JavaOne conference. Since most of my prior development work in the realm of low-latency high-performance was C/C++ software, I was very interested in hearing what Peter might say about how Java addresses this problem.

I have to admit, being a long-time C/C++ developer, but also with quite a lot of experience with Java, I was a bit skeptical as to how Java might match up to C/C++ in terms of multithread performance.

Interview: Frank Delporte, Foojay Raspberry Pi Community Manager

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:20:38 +0000

Today we’d like to introduce a new community manager for all things Raspberry Pi on foojay: Frank Delporte!

Welcome, Frank! Tell us about yourself. 🙂

Hi, I’m Frank Delporte, living in Belgium. I started programming when I was 10 on my Commodore 64.

I started my professional career as a video editor for television, 25 years ago. I went through all stages from video, multimedia, websites to back-end development using different technologies.

Interview: Chris Newland & Java Command Line Switches

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:12:40 +0000

We’re happy to announce that we’re hosting Chris Newland’s VMOptionsExplorer right here on foojay , providing all details per release on Java command line switches.

It also shows a diff between the currently selected release and the previous release, showing a tab for the switches that have been added and those that have been removed.

Go here to take a look, yourself: https://foojay.io/command-line-arguments/openjdk-11 .

Let’s meet Chris, here’s a quick interview with him about his Java command line switches integrated into foojay!

Interview: Marc Hoffmann and Java Version Almanac

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:39:44 +0000

From this week, we’re happy to announce that we’re hosting Marc Hoffmann’s Java Version Almanac right here on foojay , providing details per release on OpenJDK distributions, new features, and differences between APIs across releases.

It also shows differences between the APIs of the currently selected Java release and all previous releases, handy when you’re upgrading!

Go here to take a look, yourself: http://foojay.io/almanac/jdk-8

And, let’s meet Marc, here’s a quick interview with him about the Java Version Almanac**!**