software development Archives - A N M Bazlur Rahman https://bazlur.ca/tag/software-development/ Java Champion 🏆 Empowering Developers through Speaking 🗣️ Writing ✍️ Mentoring 🤝 & Community Building 🌍 Published Author 📖 Contributing Editor at InfoQ and Foojay.IO Tue, 27 May 2025 03:29:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://i0.wp.com/bazlur.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-klara-and-sun.jpeg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 software development Archives - A N M Bazlur Rahman https://bazlur.ca/tag/software-development/ 32 32 207159250 Speaking at GeeCON 2025: A Memorable Kraków Experience https://bazlur.ca/2025/05/25/speaking-at-geecon-2025-krakow-experience/ https://bazlur.ca/2025/05/25/speaking-at-geecon-2025-krakow-experience/#respond Sun, 25 May 2025 06:48:48 +0000 https://bazlur.ca/?p=113982 I had the pleasure of attending GeeCON 2025 in Kraków—my very first time at the conference. While the sessions were excellent, what truly stood out was the strong sense of community that made the experience special. I was also lucky to have some great conversations beyond the tech. I had a wonderful discussion with Shaaf, ... Read more

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2025/05/25/speaking-at-geecon-2025-krakow-experience/feed/ 0 113982 A Journey to DevNexus: Challenges, Friendships, and Java https://bazlur.ca/2025/03/08/a-journey-to-devnexus-challenges-friendships-and-java/ https://bazlur.ca/2025/03/08/a-journey-to-devnexus-challenges-friendships-and-java/#respond Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:43:19 +0000 https://bazlur.ca/?p=113885 I love participating in conferences—you get to meet so many industry and thought leaders in person, hang out with them, and build lasting bonds. That’s why I had always wanted to attend DevNexus, which isn’t far from where I live. Despite receiving an invitation, my trip kept getting delayed due to visa complications. But finally, ... Read more

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2025/03/08/a-journey-to-devnexus-challenges-friendships-and-java/feed/ 0 113885 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 DIY JVM Part 1: Decoding the Magic – Parsing Java https://bazlur.ca/2025/02/21/diy-jvm-part-1-decoding-the-magic-parsing-java/ https://bazlur.ca/2025/02/21/diy-jvm-part-1-decoding-the-magic-parsing-java/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:34:09 +0000 https://bazlur.ca/?p=113829 It’s been about 15 years since I last touched C programming. Back in university, I remember writing a small C program for an assignment—just a simple parser that could scan a C source file and check if its structures were correctly formed. It was nothing fancy, just a mundane academic exercise, and to be honest, ... Read more

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2025/02/21/diy-jvm-part-1-decoding-the-magic-parsing-java/feed/ 0 113829 Exploring New Features in JDK 23: Simplifying Java with Primitive Type Patterns with JEP 455 https://bazlur.ca/2024/06/01/exploring-new-features-in-jdk-23-simplifying-java-with-primitive-type-patterns-with-jep-455/ https://bazlur.ca/2024/06/01/exploring-new-features-in-jdk-23-simplifying-java-with-primitive-type-patterns-with-jep-455/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 09:38:46 +0000 https://bazlur.ca/?p=102652 Java continues to evolve, introducing features that streamline coding practices and improve readability. JEP 455 is one such proposal that enhances the switch statement, making it more versatile and expressive. This article delves into how JEP 455 can be utilized to handle complex decision-making scenarios more efficiently. We’ll examine a practical example to illustrate the ... Read more

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2024/06/01/exploring-new-features-in-jdk-23-simplifying-java-with-primitive-type-patterns-with-jep-455/feed/ 0 102652 Accessing Native C Functions from Java Using OpenJDK’s JEP 454: Foreign Function & Memory API https://bazlur.ca/2023/10/16/accessing-native-c-functions-from-java-using-openjdks-jep-454-foreign-function-memory-api/ https://bazlur.ca/2023/10/16/accessing-native-c-functions-from-java-using-openjdks-jep-454-foreign-function-memory-api/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:25:28 +0000 https://bazlur.ca/?p=102536 Introduction Java’s robustness and cross-platform capabilities have made it a staple in enterprise applications. However, there are scenarios where Java applications need to interact with native libraries written in languages like C or C++. The Java Native Interface (JNI) has been the traditional solution for such needs, but it comes with its own complexities and ... Read more

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2023/10/16/accessing-native-c-functions-from-java-using-openjdks-jep-454-foreign-function-memory-api/feed/ 0 102536 Sealed Interfaces and Pattern Matching: A Quick Dive into Java’s Modern Capabilities https://bazlur.ca/2023/08/09/sealed-interfaces-and-pattern-matching-a-quick-dive-into-javas-modern-capabilities/ https://bazlur.ca/2023/08/09/sealed-interfaces-and-pattern-matching-a-quick-dive-into-javas-modern-capabilities/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:01:51 +0000 https://foojay.io/?p=101649 Sealed classes and interfaces, together with pattern matching, provide powerful new tools for more explicit, controlled, and flexible design in Java

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2023/08/09/sealed-interfaces-and-pattern-matching-a-quick-dive-into-javas-modern-capabilities/feed/ 2 101859 Preparing for JDK 21: A Comprehensive Overview of Key Features and Enhancements https://bazlur.ca/2023/08/02/preparing-for-jdk-21-a-comprehensive-overview-of-key-features-and-enhancements/ https://bazlur.ca/2023/08/02/preparing-for-jdk-21-a-comprehensive-overview-of-key-features-and-enhancements/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:46:28 +0000 https://foojay.io/?p=101684 As we inch to the release of JDK 21 in September (next month!), get familiar with the features and improvements this version will bring!

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2023/08/02/preparing-for-jdk-21-a-comprehensive-overview-of-key-features-and-enhancements/feed/ 0 101684 Dive into the OpenJDK: Top 10 Reads on Foojay.io https://bazlur.ca/2023/07/19/dive-into-the-openjdk-top-10-reads-on-foojay-io/ https://bazlur.ca/2023/07/19/dive-into-the-openjdk-top-10-reads-on-foojay-io/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:45:04 +0000 https://foojay.io/?p=101054 Foojay.io is a community platform dedicated to the needs of developers who use the OpenJDK and related technologies.

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]]> https://bazlur.ca/2023/07/19/dive-into-the-openjdk-top-10-reads-on-foojay-io/feed/ 0 101054 Charting the Course of Java: An Insightful Conversation with Java Champion, Sebastian Daschner https://bazlur.ca/2023/07/11/charting-the-course-of-java-an-insightful-conversation-with-java-champion-sebastian-daschner/ https://bazlur.ca/2023/07/11/charting-the-course-of-java-an-insightful-conversation-with-java-champion-sebastian-daschner/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:34:09 +0000 https://foojay.io/?p=100949 Explore the world of Java with Champion Sebastian Daschner, discussing his journey, future trends in Java, and tips for developer growth.

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