Turning Over a New Leaf: Java Updates and Journeys as Summer Ends

Another month has flown by, leaving me amazed at how swiftly time passes. Initially, it seemed like an uneventful period, but upon reflection, I realize that’s not entirely true. Primarily, my focus has been on spending quality time with my 7-month-old daughter, who has been increasingly observant and expressive. Sometimes, the joy of fatherhood supersedes the lure of the keyboard.{#ember702}

However, I did manage to squeeze in some community engagements as well. I had the opportunity to present at two Java User Groups (JUGs)—one in Istanbul and the other in Bangladesh—both conducted virtually. So, in retrospect, the month was not entirely uneventful.{#ember703}

As we bid farewell to summer here in Canada, I’m starting to feel the early chills of the approaching fall season. The prospect of seeing the leaves transform into a riot of colours is exciting. While we await that natural spectacle, let me share what I’ve been up to this month in the realm of Java and software engineering.{#ember704}

This month marks a pivotal moment for those of us in the Java community, with the highly-anticipated release of JDK 21 just around the corner. This version promises a plethora of advancements that could redefine how we approach Java development, especially with the Virtual Threads. I’m working on a video that focuses on Virtual Threads in Java 21. While I aim to make this as informative and insightful as my written content, please bear with me if the quality isn’t at its peak yet. It’s a learning curve, and your feedback will be invaluable for future improvements.{#ember705}

As for my contributions to the Java community, here are the highlights:{#ember706}

Original Content:

Contributions to Reviews and Interviews:

Among all these, I’m thrilled to announce that one of my talks has been accepted for JCon World 2023! Here’s the link to the session details. Moreover, I have submitted several talk proposals to the ConFoo Conference, slated for 2024. You can take a look at the details of my proposed talks here.{#ember711}

I’d be honoured to have your support. If any of the topics resonate with you or seem like they would be a good fit for the ConFoo audience, I kindly ask for your votes. Your endorsement would greatly help me share my perspectives and expertise at this conference.{#ember712}

I hope this compilation will keep you engaged for a while. Rest assured, I’ll be back next month with more intriguing content.{#ember714}

Until then, happy reading! And thank you for being a part of this journey with me.{#ember715}

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