AI can write the code now. So who are you as a developer when it does? Not hype, not doom. My most personal post yet, on identity, craft, and what's actually still yours. empatheticdeveloper.wordpress.com/2026/06/25/w...

Who are you as a developer when AI writes code too?

AI can write the code now. So who are you as a developer when it does? An honest look at identity, craft, and what’s actually left that’s yours.

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A question from a panel at AIFokus: what does software development look like next year? One answer stuck with me: the real token bill is coming. When it does, good code stops being good practice and starts showing up on the invoice. empatheticdeveloper.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/t... #AIFokus #AI

The Token Bill Is Coming

The token bill is coming. When it does, good code stops being just good practice and starts showing up on your invoice.

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New post from @maswen.bsky.social on AI as a shepherd for senior developers - examining how AI tools are changing the way we write and think about code. foojay.io/today/ai-she... #Java #AI #Development

The Code Was Always the Door

AI is automating the code, not the engineering. A guide for senior developers on shepherding AI through the work that was always the actual job.

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AI is automating the code, not the engineering. The visible work has shifted. The judgement underneath has not. A field guide for senior developers on shepherding AI through the parts of the job it can't see. empatheticdeveloper.wordpress.com/2026/04/25/a... #AI #SoftwareDevelopment

The Code Was Always the Door

AI is automating the code, not the engineering. A guide for senior developers on shepherding AI through the work that was always the actual job.

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Back from JCON in Cologne. We gave our talk on developer meaning and identity in the age of AI to a full room, and the conversations afterwards made it clear this is on a lot of minds right now. Big thanks to @richard.fichtner.dev and the team. See you next year! #JCON2026

Two camps dominate the AI debate. Both are loud. Neither engages with how it actually works. I wrote an article breaking down what an LLM actually is, how transformers work, and what that means for using these tools well. empatheticdeveloper.wordpress.com/2026/03/23/u... #Java #AITools

Under the Hood: What Your AI Coding Assistant Actually Is

The hype problem If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn lately, you’ve encountered two very different camps. One is convinced that AI will make developers obsolete within five years. The …

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Attended a webinar on architecture and GenAI. Biggest takeaway: we need to stop treating software development as pop culture and start treating it as an engineering discipline. GenAI makes the same mistakes as traditional architecture. An architect must be broader than an opinion.

Some of the members of @foojay.io came together and collected their thoughts and ideas around sustainability in a book. The first version have been released, check it out!

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New 📚 Release! Sustainability for Java Developers: Towards an Understanding of Sustainable Java Software Development by Geertjan, Frank Delporte, et. al. #books #programming #java #softwaredevelopers Find it on Leanpub! Link: leanpub.com/sustainabili...

Should developers understand WHY code works before submitting it? I say yes, especially with AI generating code so fast. My colleague disagrees. We can't debug what we don't understand. This isn't new, but AI amplifies the problem. What's your take?

Proud to introduce the first Foojay book! 'Sustainability for Java Developers' is a collaborative effort from our amazing community. The first edition is now available on @leanpub.bsky.social for FREE with more updates coming soon... foojay.io/today/announ... #Java #Sustainability #FoojayCommunity

Announcing: Sustainability for Java Developers

Java developers from around the world are writung a book about a question that's becoming impossible to ignore: how do we write software that's good for both our projects and the planet?

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JFokus starts in days! New this year: the Mentorship Hub. Meet speakers, Java Champions, open source devs and authors who've reserved time to help you level up. These hallway conversations can change everything. Limited spots. Register now: jfokus.se #JFokus #Java #Mentorship

Jfokus Developers Conference

Sweden's largest developer conference focusing on Java, AI/ML, DevOps, and emerging technologies.

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Exciting news! Our talk "A Developer's Search for Meaning: Thriving as AI Transforms Our World" got accepted for JCON EUROPE 2026! Looking forward to meeting the Java community in Cologne, April 20-23. See you at Cinedom! @jcon.one

Getting involved in the #Java community changed my career. Met amazing people, learned together, even got to present at conferences. Start small: help set up chairs at meetups, offer to give a talk. Tonight I'm co-hosting #Jforum where people are giving their first presentations outside work!

@kevlin.bsky.social at Arlanda Stockholm.

Preparing for Devoxx, we surveyed developers about AI. Surprising finding: those who embrace AI tools show higher confidence than those avoiding them. Resisting won't make AI go away. Adaptation matters. More in our #Devoxx talk. youtu.be/Jo5mOBRr2b4?...

A Developer's Search for Meaning: Thriving as AI Transforms Our World by Elma Westergren, Markus W

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I've reviewed hundreds of JFokus submissions. Three tips to stand out: 1) Show what attendees will learn, 2) Explain what makes YOU the right speaker for this topic, 3) Polish your title and abstract - they're your pitch. Competition is fierce (up to 10:1 ratio), so make every word count.

Our @devoxx.com talk ”A Developers Search for Meaning” is now published youtu.be/Jo5mOBRr2b4?...

A Developer's Search for Meaning: Thriving as AI Transforms Our World by Elma Westergren, Markus W

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All talks from days 1 to 4 of #Devoxx Belgium are now available on our YouTube channel! 🎥 Catch up on any sessions you missed 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=30qK...

Elma Westergren, @maswen.bsky.social, sending good energy for the talk ahead! Java builds the mind Architect guides smart agents AI shepherd leads #Devoxx #Akka #room7

Sometimes we solve problems that have already been solved. During a big refactoring, I wanted to merge changes incrementally. After experimenting, I rediscovered what @martinfowler.com called "Branch by Abstraction" in 2014. Good practices never get old! #Refactoring martinfowler.com/bliki/Branch...

bliki: Branch By Abstraction

Branch by Abstraction" is a technique for making a large-scale change to a software system in gradual way that allows you to release the system regularly while the change is still in-progress.

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#Jfokus 2026 CFP closes in 5 days! I know speaking can feel scary. But it's worth it. You'll grow as a developer, meet amazing people, and help others learn from your experience. The Java community needs your voice. Submit that proposal! 🚀 #Java #CFP www.jfokus.se/hero.html

Tomorrow Java 25 arrives! After 25+ years with Java, I'm still excited by each release. It is packed with features that make development more enjoyable and the code more maintainable. Which Java 25 feature are you most looking forward to? #Java25 #Java

Meet the Jfokus 2026 Program Committee 🙌 They’re already rating the amazing talks submitted so far. ⏰ CfS closes Sept 30 — only 3 weeks left! Submit your talk 👉 jfokus.se/iamahero #Jfokus #CallforSpeakers

Had the privilege to review "Modern Concurrency in Java" by @bazlur.ca . From basic threads to virtual threads and structured concurrency, it builds concepts step by step. Perfect for Java devs wanting to truly understand concurrent systems. Highly recommended! #Java www.amazon.com/Modern-Concu...

Modern Concurrency in Java: A Deep Dive into Virtual Threads, Structured Concurrency, and Scoped Values

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Tested our app with #Java 25 early release and #Quarkus 3.26.1 today. Found no issues! We all depend on open source, so testing early releases is how we give back. Plus, no surprises when upgrading later. What are you doing to support the projects you use? #OpenSource

Struggling to name a variable or method? That's your code telling you something. Good names make code readable, but when naming is hard, it often signals design problems. Maybe that method does too much, or you're missing an abstraction. Listen to that struggle, it's valuable feedback.

As a JUG leader, I sure hope in-person events aren't dying off, but it sure seems like it's getting harder and harder to keep this all going. www.brentozar.com/archive/2025...

Why Aren't People Going to Local and Regional In-Person Events Anymore? - Brent Ozar Unlimited®

Steve Jones recently posted an update about SQL Saturday’s status, and it includes some news we need to talk about: However, this year the number may stagnate or even decline slightly. Running events ...

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📅 The wait is over: the #Devoxx Belgium 2025 schedule is out! Plan your week, pick your favourites ❤️https://m.devoxx.com/events/dvbe25/schedule

Proper encapsulation isn't about hiding data. It's about reducing cognitive load. When you can trust a class manages its own state, your brain can focus on business logic instead of tracking side effects. Less mental overhead = more maintainable code.

Good abstraction in Java lets us focus on the business problem, not implementation details. When we use List<User> we think about users, not array resizing. That's the power of abstraction: reducing cognitive load so our brains can solve what matters. #Java #CleanCode