Best of Both Worlds: Apache Pulsar and Apache Kafka

Presented by: Mary Grygleski

Which streaming technology is right for me? Do I need to use Apache Pulsar or do I choose Apache Kafka? ...

Tags: Java, Backend, ArchitectureFormat: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overview

Does Your API Need a REST? Check Out GraphQL

Presented by: Dan Vega

GraphQL is a declarative query language that simplifies retrieving data from an application's back end. It provides a clear and comprehensive description of the data in your API, giving you the ability to request only what you need. This makes it easy to evolve APIs over time and enables powerful...

Tags: Java, GraphQLFormat: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overview

Expect the Unexpected: Handling Exceptions in Enterprise Applications

Presented by: Kito Mann

One of the most common reasons for software defects is poor exception handling. The more complex the application, the more difficult it can be to track down the root cause of a bug. An exception at the service or database layer may manifest itself as unpredictable behavior at the user interface...

Tags: Java, Programming Principles, Architecture, System DesignFormat: General SessionLevel: Intermediate

From Good to Great: How API Gateways Can Level-Up Your Software

Presented by: Daniel Mikusa

In today's digital landscape, APIs are an essential part of most software offerings, and from financial services to a Chuck Norris joke generator, all APIs have similar pain points. ...

Tags: Java, Cloud, System DesignFormat: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overview

From Theory to Practice: Building Reliable Event-Driven Services

Presented by: Hugh McKee

This talk will delve into the key concepts and strategies for creating effective and efficient event-driven services. We will cover the following topics: ...

Tags: Java, Backend, Programming Principles, System DesignFormat: General SessionLevel: Intermediate

Java Anti-Patterns

Presented by: Vitaliy Matiyash

God object, spaghetti code, magic numbers? Anti-patterns are traps that developers encounter frequently due to lack of time, carelessness, inexperience, or pressure from project managers. Rushing can lead to big problems for applications in future, so you need to know how to avoid potential errors. ...

Tags: Java, Backend, Programming PrinciplesFormat: General SessionLevel: Introductory and overview

Services Reloaded: Increased Throughput with Project Loom Virtual Threads

Presented by: Kito Mann

The promise of Reactive programming models is that you can free yourself from the constraints of handling one request for each thread and realize increased throughput as a result. The only problem is that it requires a completely different set of APIs that many developers find counter-intuitive....

Tags: Java, BackendFormat: General SessionLevel: Intermediate