JDD has always been strongly connected to Java, and that hasn’t changed. What has changed is the way software is built, and that’s exactly what we’re reflecting in the 2026 edition. We’re expanding JDD beyond a single language and moving towards a broader view of modern software engineering. If you’re new to the conference,…
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JUGmajster returns to JDD 2026, and once again, we’re inviting Java User Groups to step on stage and show what their communities are really about. This is not a standard conference slot. JUGmajster has always been about representing local communities through strong, experience-driven talks. No recycled presentations, no safe topics. Just solid engineering, delivered by…
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Java is still alive, but so are architecture dilemmas, performance issues, and hard technical decisions that keep us awake at night. And that’s exactly what we want to talk about at JDD 2026. The Call for Papers for this year’s edition is officially open. If you’re building reliable, scalable, secure systems, and you have lessons…
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…and so is JDD! We’re happy to announce the 2026 edition taking place on 20-21 October – Hotel Metropolo – Kraków, Poland. Join us on this journey to create yet another Java and JVM-oriented event for developers of all languages. This time, we’re focusing on software engineering, mastering our schedule to match the evolving IT…
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As we move through 2025, Java continues to remain one of the most relevant and widely adopted programming languages in the software world. Even after nearly 30 years since its inception, the language and ecosystem continue evolving – not standing still, but innovating in ways that matter for modern development needs. Java Remains a Core…
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Another edition of JDD Conference is behind us – and what an unforgettable experience it was! For two inspiring days, over 600 developers, architects, and technology enthusiasts gathered in Kraków to celebrate 30 years of Java, knowledge sharing, and the power of community. With more than 60 talks, powerful networking, and discussion formats, JDD 2025…
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The IT market in 2025 is changing faster than ever before. Automation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and new software development paradigms mean that programmers are required not only to be proficient in code, but also to be able to adapt to new trends. Java, despite being over 25 years old, remains one of the most…
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For several years now, we have been hearing statements such as “Java is dying” and that it is being increasingly pushed out of the market by AI, Python, Kotlin, and Go. But are such opinions based on reality? Let’s take a look at industry analyses and reports to answer this question directly – Quo Vadis…
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Are you an active member of a Java User Group and ready to showcase your expertise on a national stage? The JUGmajster competition is back at JDD 2025, giving talented JUG speakers the chance to showcase their skills. What is JUGmajster? The JUGmajster contest allows Java User Group members to present their knowledge to a…
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We are now accepting lecture proposals from speakers worldwide. This is your chance to take the stage and inspire hundreds of IT professionals eager to grow, exchange ideas, and boost their skills. We invite talks across a wide range of topics, including: JVM (Future of Java, functional programming, processes & tools) Architecture (Microservices, Monoliths, DDD,…
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