Andy Bailey
Andy Bailey
@andybailey.bsky.social
Java dev since it started.
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TIL: Product owners are the OG “vibe coders”. They’ve been vaguely describing what they want for years and receiving crappy bug-ridden code in return.
April 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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March 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
@sunix.org Arriving tomorrow, Gare du Nord 14:05.
Looking forward to the coming days🙂
March 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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The day is finally here. I got copies of my new book, while I am out at #JavaOne2025. 🥳

📙 Eclipse Collections Categorically: Level up your programming game

It only took me 21 years to write. Feels like yesterday when I created #EclipseCollections. Enjoy! 🙏👇
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Book: Eclipse Collections Categorically
Eclipse Collections Categorically: Level up your programming game.
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March 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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DDD is one of the most practiced software techniques, right?

I'm talking about the other DDD:

Deadline Driven Desperation.
March 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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#Java peers: #Oracle has a sweet treat for Valentine's Day. Register for #JavaOne today using the code "J1D100_SM" at checkout for $100 off individual general attendee registrations (not valid for public sector). Offer valid until 11:59pm PST today. ➡️ social.ora.cl/6014IeRBi
February 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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#Java developers...Great news! The official Java Youtube channel now has over 200,000 subscribers! Thanks for tuning in and helping improve quality through your feedback!

(image credit: @nipafx.dev)

youtube.com/java
January 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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CFP Tip 5: Use AI wisely

🔸Use AI as a tool, not the author
🔸Overusing AI creates human bias
🔸Make the proposal your own
🔸Always fact-check anything AI generated

🗓️ 7-9 May | ℹ️ devoxx.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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CFP Tip 7: No place for hate

🔸No profanities, sexualised or discriminatory language
🔸No insults, even if meant as a joke
🔸If in doubt, take it out

🗓️ 7-9 May | ℹ️ devoxx.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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Before calling it a night, if you’re in tech, a #Java developer, into amateur photography ,bike riding and joyous wittiness, please follow my dear friend @thedonraab.bsky.social

He’s a kindhearted soul.

Love ya, Don!
November 14, 2024 at 4:33 AM
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October 3, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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The slides of my yesterday #WebComponents lab at Devoxx are online: noti.st/lostinbritta...

And the GitHub repository with all the code, of course! github.com/LostInBritta...

Cc @devoxx.bsky.social
October 3, 2023 at 12:44 PM