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Using the Java Kinesis Producer Library (KPL) with LocalStack

Yes! LocalStack, as you know I’m a huge fan; being able to run AWS Cloud Services locally is a great way to help test systems that heavily rely on them. Not a fan yet? No worries there’s still time, have a look at their website: https://localstack.cloud/. Article by Joery Vreijsen / Cloud devopsengineer by Kabisa Only interested in the code? A complete …

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Do Repeat Yourself

One of the first things we teach aspiring software engineers is the principle Don’t Repeat Yourself. The notion that as software engineers we should never write the same code twice. Duplication makes our code harder to change. So to prevent this, we learn to take all cases of the oh so dreaded duplication away. (Jordy van Vorselen/ developer by Kabisa) …

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Embracing BDD with Spock, a worthy JUnit alternative?

As (Java) developers, testing is a critical part of our workflow, and while JUnit has been a reliable tool, Spock is definitely worth a look. With its use of Groovy and focus on BDD (Behavior-Driven Development), Spock enables us to write comprehensive tests that are easy to understand at a glance – a significant advantage for teams looking to maintain …

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Java Magazine #4 2023: 20 jaar J-Fall – beursspecial

Tijd voor de 20e editie van J-Fall Nog een paar dagen en dan begint de twintigste editie van J-Fall. Het beloofd weer een groot spektakel te worden. Ditmaal waren we binnen een uur door de tickets heen. Geen ticket bemachtigd? Kijk snel of er nog plek is bij de preconference workshops of de Masters of Java competitie. Deze events vinden …

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Java Magazine #3 2023: Java is the way to go

Summer is almost over and we hope you could get your well-deserved rest and recharge your battery. Fall is around the corner with our main conference: J-Fall. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s look back. We had an amazing TEQnation Conference and J-Spring. Check out our retrospect at page 22 & 26. But this wouldn’t be a Java …

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Stepping in 2024 with Powerful Java Language Features

Whether you are a beginner or senior Java developer, you strive to accomplish ambitious goals through your code while enjoying incremental progress. Along with many performance, stability, and security updates, Java 21 delivers new features and enhancements aiming to boost Java development productivity. And the best way to learn these language features is by using them in a Java project. …

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Masters of Java 2023 – Recap

Wednesday, November 8 the Masters of Java 2023 took place in Veenendaal. The annual code challenge for Java Developers of all levels. Organized by NLJUG with, First8 Conclusion, as the main sponsor responsible for the software and the tasks. Article by: First 8 Conclusion 65(!) enthusiastic developers, divided into 42 teams, were eager to get started. For some, it was …

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J-Fall 2023 Aftermovie!

The Netherlands’ largest Java Conference, J-Fall, recently took place at Pathé Ede, and what a milestone it was – celebrating 20 incredible years of NLJUG! With a turnout of +1,800 NLJUG members, the event once again achieved tremendous success! For those who couldn’t attend, fear not! We’re preparing to bring the conference experience to you. Stay tuned to the NLJUG …

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TriOpSys wins the NLJUG INNOVATION AWARD 2023

Last Thursday, November 9th, during the 20th edition of Europe’s largest Java conference, J-Fall 2023, the  NLJUG Innovation Award was presented for the third time. TriOpSys emerged as the winner! Among the three nominees selected by the jury, TriOpSys was chosen by the J-Fall visitors for their Decision Support Tool (DST), developed for the Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL). …

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