Happy Path Programming #102 Gathering Nerds and Java Gatherers with Venkat Subramaniam
Aug 17, 2024
Venkat Subramaniam, a Java expert and conference speaker, dives into the exciting world of the upcoming dev2next conference. He discusses the innovative Stream Gatherers API in JDK 22 and its advantages over traditional functional programming. The conversation highlights the significance of custom solutions for conference management and the role of technology in optimizing these processes. Venkat also shares insights on error handling in functional programming and the future evolution of Java, emphasizing ongoing learning and the impact of AI on modern coding practices.
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Dev2Next Conference Journey
- Venkat Subramaniam decided to organize a developer conference in May 2020.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances (the pandemic), it's finally happening in October 2024.
Dev2Next Conference Vision
- Venkat's motivation for Dev2Next is to bring diverse speakers to Colorado and create an open enrollment conference.
- A rigorous program committee evaluated 430 proposals, shaping a program exceeding Venkat's expectations.
Communication Tip
- Venkat advises against relying on email for important communication.
- He built the conference website to centralize all communication, improving organization and searchability.