Opinion Archives - A N M Bazlur Rahman https://bazlur.ca/category/opinion/ Java Champion 🏆 Empowering Developers through Speaking 🗣️ Writing ✍️ Mentoring 🤝 & Community Building 🌍 Published Author 📖 Contributing Editor at InfoQ and Foojay.IO Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:56:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/bazlur.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-klara-and-sun.jpeg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Opinion Archives - A N M Bazlur Rahman https://bazlur.ca/category/opinion/ 32 32 207159250 AI-Assisted Java Development: An 18-Part Series https://bazlur.ca/2026/03/28/ai-assisted-java-development-an-18-part-series/ https://bazlur.ca/2026/03/28/ai-assisted-java-development-an-18-part-series/#respond Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:55:26 +0000 https://bazlur.ca/?p=114098 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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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2026/03/28/ai-assisted-java-development-an-18-part-series/feed/ 0 114098 JetBrains Junie: My Firsthand Experience https://bazlur.ca/2025/03/03/jetbrains-junie-my-firsthand-experience/ https://bazlur.ca/2025/03/03/jetbrains-junie-my-firsthand-experience/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:10:28 +0000 https://bazlur.ca/?p=113870 LLMs are taking over the world—almost literally. Every day, we hear about new models popping up, pushing the boundaries of what AI can do. While some worry about it, others welcome it with open arms. The truth is that AI will inevitably take over certain tasks, much like cars replaced by horse-drawn carriages. But that ... Read more

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2025/03/03/jetbrains-junie-my-firsthand-experience/feed/ 0 113870 The Evolution of Java: Challenging Stereotypes and Embracing Modernity https://bazlur.ca/2023/07/07/the-evolution-of-java-challenging-stereotypes-and-embracing-modernity/ https://bazlur.ca/2023/07/07/the-evolution-of-java-challenging-stereotypes-and-embracing-modernity/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:15:56 +0000 https://foojay.io/?p=98979 Dive into the modern evolution of Java, challenging stereotypes and showcasing its transformative features. Discover how Java is becoming more versatile, expressive, and future-ready than ever before.

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2023/07/07/the-evolution-of-java-challenging-stereotypes-and-embracing-modernity/feed/ 3 98979 Competing for the Crown: A Friendly Debate on the Future of Java and Kotlin on Foojay.io Today https://bazlur.ca/2023/03/29/competing-for-the-crown-a-friendly-debate-on-the-future-of-java-and-kotlin-on-foojay-io-today/ https://bazlur.ca/2023/03/29/competing-for-the-crown-a-friendly-debate-on-the-future-of-java-and-kotlin-on-foojay-io-today/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:50:29 +0000 https://foojay.io/?p=62663 In this article, we look at a discussion on Foojay's Slack comparing Java and Kotlin, showing why developers should join the platform.

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2023/03/29/competing-for-the-crown-a-friendly-debate-on-the-future-of-java-and-kotlin-on-foojay-io-today/feed/ 0 62756 How to Keep Up with the Ever-Evolving Tech Industry https://bazlur.ca/2023/03/12/how-to-keep-up-with-the-ever-evolving-tech-industry/ https://bazlur.ca/2023/03/12/how-to-keep-up-with-the-ever-evolving-tech-industry/#respond Sun, 12 Mar 2023 07:02:01 +0000 https://bazlur.ca/?p=62723 As a software engineer, continuous learning is essential for your career development. It’s no secret that the industry is ever-evolving. Therefore, staying up-to-date with new technologies, tools, and trends is crucial. However, keeping up can be challenging with the fast-paced nature of the industry. The reality is that it may have already become outdated by ... Read more

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2023/03/12/how-to-keep-up-with-the-ever-evolving-tech-industry/feed/ 0 62723 Why Many Developers Don’t Write or Give Talks and How to Overcome Challenges https://bazlur.ca/2023/01/11/why-many-developers-dont-write-or-give-talks-and-how-to-overcome-challenges/ https://bazlur.ca/2023/01/11/why-many-developers-dont-write-or-give-talks-and-how-to-overcome-challenges/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:53:10 +0000 https://foojay.io/?p=61719 Learn why developers may not write or give talks and how sharing knowledge and experiences can improve communication skills, and much more!

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2023/01/11/why-many-developers-dont-write-or-give-talks-and-how-to-overcome-challenges/feed/ 0 61719 Three Mistakes Junior Software Developers Make Preventing Getting Hired On Amazing Projects https://bazlur.ca/2022/04/06/three-mistakes-junior-software-developers-make-preventing-getting-hired-on-amazing-projects/ https://bazlur.ca/2022/04/06/three-mistakes-junior-software-developers-make-preventing-getting-hired-on-amazing-projects/#respond Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:46:48 +0000 https://foojay.io/?p=55227 From experience, I have seen three big mistakes every junior software developer makes that could easily be solved.

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