Contents
IDE & TOOLS
▪️ Jump 20 Years of Java with Migration Engineering
▪️ Code Reviews with AI: A Developer Guide
▪️ Fluent Setter: Breaking the Convention
▪️ Pull Requests != Code Reviews
▪️ JBang, the Awesome Java File Runner
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
▪️ Agile Nightmares – When Agile Methods Become an Innovation Barrier
▪️ Journey To Junior
SECURITY
▪️ Move Fast, Break Laws: AI, Open Source and Devs (Part 3)
▪️ Move Fast, Break Laws: AI, Open Source and Devs (Part 4)
DEVOPS
▪️ Put Events in the Driver Seat to Manage Your Java Anywhere
TESTING & QUALITY
▪️ Testing Done Right!
▪️ Mastering JUnit: Navigating Between Old and New Versions for a Smarter Test Strategy
Details
Page count: 136
Authors: Merlin Bögershausen, Jonathan Vila, Sergei Chernov, Javier López Fernández, Yassine Benabbas, Nina Nitzsche, Andreas Monschau, Steve Poole, Romain Pelisse, Wouter Bauweaerts, Jean Donato
Editorial
30 Years of Java – part 3 of an ongoing success story
Three decades of Java prove that lasting success in technology comes from solid evolution, not fancy features. From its origins as an object-oriented language to its role in enterprise platforms and cloud-native development, Java has grown without losing its core promise: stability and portability. This third installment of our anniversary series highlights new directions in design, tooling, architecture, and use-case practice that are shaping how Java is used today and tomorrow.
Patterns Rediscovered
Familiar concepts are reinterpreted in a modern context. Patterns gain new expression through records and sealed classes, while domain-driven design offers clarity for complex systems. Migration remains a hallmark – carrying applications across decades while adapting them to today’s runtime environments and deployment models.
Breaking New Ground in Performance
Efficiency has become as important as scalability. Virtual threads simplify concurrency, while asynchronous I/O and serverless deployments extend Java into new domains. What once seemed limits are now opportunities: proof that the platform is not bound by its past but open to continuous transformation.
Tools and Teams Evolving Together
The developer experience is also shifting. Build tools are being reimagined for speed and usability, while modern testing strategies balance proven frameworks with smarter automation. AI increasingly supports reviews and quality checks, yet these advances also raise cultural questions: how teams collaborate in the future, how trust is built, and how agile practices can help or sometimes even hinder progress.
A Future Built on Renewal
The lesson after thirty years is clear: Java’s vitality lies in its ability to renew itself. This third and final instalment in our anniversary series shows a platform that connects tradition with transformation, combining proven stability with the courage to embrace change. Java remains not only a language of the past, but one of the most relevant platforms for the future.
Welcome to more exciting episodes of the Java story!
