Many Java teams start simple — a single database, a straightforward architecture. But as systems evolve, so does the stack: caching layers to improve performance, search engines for faster queries, additional databases for specialized use cases, and now vector stores for AI-driven features.
What begins as optimization often turns into a fragmented landscape of technologies. The result: increasing complexity, higher infrastructure costs, and growing DevOps overhead.
The session “Caching and Beyond – Smarter Data Processing with Java” at JCON EUROPE takes a different approach. Instead of adding more tools, it focuses on simplifying data architectures — using a clean, Java-centric model built on open-source technologies.
Rethinking Data Processing Instead of Adding More Tools
In this two-hour hands-on workshop, Christian Kümmel demonstrates how modern Java applications can handle data more efficiently without relying on an ever-expanding stack of external systems.
Participants will explore how to reduce database load, streamline architecture, and improve performance directly within the application layer — using concepts that are practical, understandable, and ready to implement.
Rather than introducing yet another technology, the session emphasizes reducing moving parts and regaining control over system complexity.
Why This Workshop Matters
This workshop is designed for developers and architects who are dealing with increasingly complex systems and want to simplify without sacrificing performance.
Participants will learn:
- How to reduce database pressure instead of continuously scaling infrastructure
- How to consolidate multiple data solutions into a simpler architecture
- How to improve application performance without adding new system components
- How to lower infrastructure and licensing costs through smarter design
- How to build maintainable systems using plain Java and open-source tools
Learn from Real-World Experience
Christian Kümmel brings both deep technical expertise and practical project experience. As a Senior Project Lead at MicroStream, he works with distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and scalable SaaS platforms on a daily basis.
He has seen firsthand how complexity grows in real-world projects — and more importantly, what it takes to keep systems efficient, maintainable, and cost-effective over time.
Participants benefit directly from this experience, gaining insights that go beyond theory and reflect real production challenges.
Conclusion: Less Complexity, Better Systems
“Caching and Beyond” is not just another workshop about performance optimization — it’s about changing the way we think about data processing in Java systems.
By focusing on simplicity, control, and efficient design, this session offers a practical path away from overly complex architectures toward systems that are easier to manage and scale.
For anyone whose system feels heavier with every iteration, this workshop provides both clarity and concrete solutions.
Registration and Participation
Participation is limited — early registration is strongly recommended.
Secure your spot for the workshop now!
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