Newsletter Archives - A N M Bazlur Rahman

AI-Assisted Java Development: An 18-Part Series

A N M Bazlur Rahman — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:55:26 +0000

I’m writing a series on what it actually takes to use AI well in Java development. Not the hype version. The engineering version. This series covers the full arc: how AI is changing the economics of software work, how it reshapes workflows and prompting, how to design agents and evaluate them properly, and how to ... Read more

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Homecoming Chronicles: Navigating Parenting, Flights, and New Beginnings

A N M Bazlur Rahman — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:53:33 +0000

Toronto usually blanketed in snow, hasn’t seen much this winter yet—El Nino effect. I was a bit surprised as well. Amidst this, I realized it’s been ages since my last newsletter. A lot of events unfolded in the interim. The biggest thing? I went back to my homeland with my little baby girl, who is ... Read more

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

A N M Bazlur Rahman — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:16:17 +0000

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 ... Read more

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The Java Landscape: A Month with Vaadin, OpenJDK Insights, and Java Enhancements

A N M Bazlur Rahman — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:20:29 +0000

Dear Readers, August has arrived a bit early for me, and I find myself reflecting on a month that slipped away in a flurry of activity. This unexpected pace resulted in my missing the chance to write last month’s newsletter. However, I’m making amends by writing this month’s edition early. Last week, a spark of inspiration ... Read more

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Code, Conferences, and the Swiss Alps: A Monthly Roundup

A N M Bazlur Rahman — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:24:31 +0000

Apologies for the slight delay in delivering this month’s newsletter. The breathtaking allure of the Swiss Alps can make one lose track of time, and that’s precisely what happened to me last week during my travels. I had the honour of being a speaker at JCon 2023, a conference held in Cologne, Germany. The event was ... Read more

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Weekly Java Newsletter – Issue #4

A N M Bazlur Rahman — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:42:49 +0000

Hi there, I hope you had a wonderful weekend. This week was quite hectic, as usual. I gave a presentation on Project Loom to the Garden State Java User Group last week, and a similar talk is forthcoming for PhillyJUG. That’s why this week, I concentrated on currency-related articles. Have fun reading them. Concurrency: Concurrency ... Read more

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Weekly Java Newsletter – Issue #3

A N M Bazlur Rahman — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:00:39 +0000

Hi there, I hope you are doing great—Eid Mubarak. In case you are unaware, it means a blessed festival. We, Muslims, celebrate two major festivals, Eid-ul-Adha being one of them. It was on last Saturday. On this occasion, some of us who are capable financially go to perform the Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, and ... Read more

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Weekly Java Newsletter – Issue #2

A N M Bazlur Rahman — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 21:52:08 +0000

Hi there! I hope you are doing great and done with your morning coffee ☕ well, if this happens to be morning for you. If not, that’s okay too. You can always have another cup. After all, we are all Java developers here. This week I have read some great Java content. Of course, it ... Read more

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