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Hi from VirtualJUG (vJUG), the world's first online-only Java User Group. Join us, and the best Java experts in the community!
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Miss our early Halloween ticket promo?

Fear not, we've opened up another 10 tickets at only £429. Be quick!! Use promo code STILLSPOOKY when registering today.

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October 31, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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#Java peers...

This #Halloween, there are no tricks just treats! Take advantage of many #DevRel programs from Oracle's Java team:
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🎃 Duke's Corner Podcast: lnkd.in/gvKzETp4
🎃 dev.java
October 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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🚨 IT'S LIVE! The DevConf 2026 Call for Speakers is officially OPEN!

Got a story to share? A lesson learned? A cool tech demo? We want YOU on stage in JHB (May 12) & CPT (May 14)!

Submit now: devconf.co.za
Deadline: Nov 30th

#DevConf2026 #DevConfZA #CFP
November 1, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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The next Inside Java Newscast will be episode #100. 🤩🥂 It'll be about the recent Valhalla news, but after that, to celebrate the jubilee, I'll answer your questions about the show and the team behind it. Put your questions below. 👇🏾
November 1, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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In NYC on the 18th & 19th of Nov? Then join us at AI Native DevCon.

Day 1: Workshops & 101 Training (In-person)
Day 2: Full conference & keynotes (In-person/live-streamed)

Receive a 50% discount on in-person tickets using the code VJUG50.

Register Here: ainativedev.io/devcon

See you there!
October 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
In NYC on the 18th & 19th of Nov? Then join us at AI Native DevCon.

Day 1: Workshops & 101 Training (In-person)
Day 2: Full conference & keynotes (In-person/live-streamed)

Receive a 50% discount on in-person tickets using the code VJUG50.

Register Here: ainativedev.io/devcon

See you there!
October 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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I am so EXCITED (and honored) to be presenting at DevNexus in March 2026!!!

I'll be talking about one of my favorite coding activities: Refactoring #Java in IntelliJ IDEA! Even if you're an experienced coder, I'll bet you'll still learn a few new things to try out...
October 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
3 incredible sessions. 1 unforgettable event.

Simon Maple – Spec Driven Development
Holly Cummins – LangChain4j: Make Your Java Apps Smarter
Andreas Kollegger – Agentic Memory: Ripples of the Matrix

• In-person: bit.ly/47fIGzM
• Live online: bit.ly/3WAxoQt
October 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Big news! We’re teaming up with the London Java Community (LJC) for our next vJUG Connect!

Join us on Oct 14th for 3 awesome talks, global connections & local vibes

Virtual: meetu.ps/e/Pwx9k/kxrnR/i
IRL: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ljc-meet-up-at-tessl-with-vjug-and-neo4j-tickets-1682943592589
October 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
🔍 Where did this property value come from?
⚡ Which bean is being used?
💡 Is there an active transaction?

On Sep 23, Marco Behler demos IntelliJ IDEA’s Spring Debugger — the tool that answers it all.

📡 Live: bit.ly/4msn0VN

#SpringBoot #Java #VirtualJUG
Spring Debugger: A New Way To Demystify Spring Boot's Magic by Marco Behler, Tue, Sep 23, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
🚀 Join us and discover how the **Spring Debugger** turns “Spring Boot magic” into *Spring Boot mastery*. **📅 Date:** 23rd September 2025 **📡 Virtual:** https://www.yout
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September 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Join us for a live session on Sep 23 with Marco Behler and @maritvandijk.bsky.social!

Discover how the new Spring Debugger in IntelliJ IDEA helps turn Spring Boot “magic” into mastery.

📡 Join live: bit.ly/4msn0VN
September 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Join us for a live session on Sep 23 with Marco Behler and @maritvandijk.bsky.social!

Discover how the new Spring Debugger in IntelliJ IDEA helps turn Spring Boot “magic” into mastery.

📡 Join live: bit.ly/4msn0VN
September 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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📢#Java 25 is now available!📢

Your:
☕️ FREE
☕️ Multi-platform
☕️ Open source
☕️ Production ready
☕️ Binary release

...made available by @Oracle. Learn more ➡️
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#Java25 #JDK25 #OpenJDK
September 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We’re sorry to let you know that this vJUG session, with Alina Yurenko, has unfortunately been cancelled. We hope to reschedule it in the near future.

In the meantime, you can:
👉 Catch up on past sessions: youtube.com/@virtualJUG
👉 Connect with other Java enthusiasts on Slack: bit.ly/vJUG-Slack
What’s new in GraalVM for JDK 25? 💡

Join @alina-yurenko.bsky.social on Sep 23 as she shares new features + practical tips to run Java apps smarter & faster.

Sign up bit.ly/4689tMS

#vJUG #Java #Java25 #GraalVM
September 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
What’s new in GraalVM for JDK 25? 💡

Join @alina-yurenko.bsky.social on Sep 23 as she shares new features + practical tips to run Java apps smarter & faster.

Sign up bit.ly/4689tMS

#vJUG #Java #Java25 #GraalVM
September 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Conversation with @matkar.bsky.social who was a recipient of the Java Community Lifetime Achievement recognition at Jfokus in 2024 by @sharatchander.bsky.social

dukescorner.libsyn.com/site/mattias...
Duke's Corner: Mattias Karlsson: I think it's Brilliant
Jim Grisanzio from Oracle Java Developer Relations talks with Mattias Karlsson, Java Champion and prominent developer in the Java community who was also honored with the Java Community Lifetime Achiev...
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September 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
📣 Calling all #Java devs!

On the 23 of Sep, join @alina-yurenko.bsky.social for “𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐕𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐃𝐊 25: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬” Hosted by @andresalmiray.com

Save your spot & get ready to supercharge your builds ➡️ bit.ly/4689tMS

#GraalVM #vJUG
September 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy Birthday @sharatchander.bsky.social from all of us at the Virtual #Java User Group! 🥳
September 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Mark your calendars, developers! Devoxx UK 2026 is coming back to London on 6th & 7th May! The UK’s largest Java developer conference returns, and it promises to be better than ever.

📅 6-7 May | London

🚀 Stay tuned for more information.
September 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Calling all Java devs. Who wants faster apps, lower memory, and better startup times? 🙋‍♂️

Join @alina-yurenko.bsky.social and @andresalmiray.com on September 23 to learn how with GraalVM + JDK 25!

Sign up for free 👉 bit.ly/4689tMS

#Java #GraalVM #VirtualJUG
September 6, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Missed our vJUG session with Haoyi Li? Watch it on demand! 🎥

Topic: Simpler Java Build Tooling with OOP 👉 youtube.com/live/V03wKwcegxg

Learn why build tools are tricky & how OOP can make them faster, safer, and easier.

#Java #vJUG #BuildTools
August 31, 2025 at 9:39 PM
📢 Completion Time: Want to win a free ticket to attend @dev2next.bsky.social?

Fill in this form bit.ly/4mBlv8r by 11 AM (UTC) on Fri, Aug 29, when a draw will be held. The winner will be notified via email.

29 Sep - 2 Oct 25 | Colorado Springs, USA
August 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Thank you for the great session. If anyone missed it, you can see the recording here: youtube.com/live/V03wKwcegxg?si=rRdLxjZ4BMED_bkh
Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming
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August 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM