From 'Java Sucks' to 'Java…Eh, Not Bad' - How Vert.x and Java 21 Made Me Stop Complaining

Explore how modern Java development has evolved from frustrating to surprisingly enjoyable in this 43-minute conference talk from Lambda Days 2025. Discover concurrency techniques in Java and learn about newer language features that significantly improve the developer experience. Examine third-party frameworks like Vert.x and RxJava that simplify concurrent programming and bring functional programming concepts to the Java ecosystem. Gain insights into Java 21's capabilities and understand how these tools can transform your perception of Java development from tedious to almost fun.