GeeCON Conference Courses

A Parallel Programming Language Extension for Java

Explore a simplified, intuitive parallel programming model for Java using compositional operators, enhancing efficiency and correctness.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Welcome to the Jungle - A Safari Through the JVM Landscape

Explore diverse JVM distributions, their unique features, and optimal use cases. Navigate the OpenJDK ecosystem to make informed choices for your Java development needs.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The "-ilities" of Software Engineering - How Qualities Drive Innovations in Managed Runtimes

Explore software engineering qualities beyond functional requirements and their impact on managed runtime innovations.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Distributed Object Graphs with MicroStream

Explore MicroStream: a cloud-native persistence layer for microservices offering fast in-memory processing, easy implementation, and cost-effective solutions for Java object graphs.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Understanding Probabilistic Data Structures with UFO Sightings

Explore probabilistic data structures through UFO sightings analysis. Learn about Bloom Filters, MinHash, and Top-K, and their applications in processing large datasets efficiently.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

OpenTelemetry Metrics: Observability's Holy Grail

Explore OpenTelemetry Metrics' revolutionary impact on microservices and libraries, understanding its benefits, concepts, and API/SDK entities for improved observability.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Caching Beyond Simple Put and Gets - Effective Design and Implementation

Explore advanced caching strategies beyond basic operations. Learn effective design principles, use-case-driven approaches, and implementation examples using Hazelcast to optimize application performance.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modern Java: New Features and Real-World Usage - JDK11 to JDK19

Explore modern Java features like records, switch functions, and pattern matching. Learn real-world applications in popular frameworks and preview upcoming JDK19 enhancements.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Frameworks Unplugged: Building Distributed Systems in Pure Java

Dive deep into building distributed systems using pure Java, exploring underlying principles and algorithms beyond framework abstractions. Gain insights into REST, HTTP methods, and cluster state management.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Discover BigQuery ML - Building Machine Learning Models with SQL

Explore BigQuery ML to build, train, and deploy machine learning models using SQL for marketing use cases like customer segmentation and purchase prediction.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Supercharge Your Native Image Applications - Hands-on Development and Optimization

Optimize GraalVM Native Image apps: develop, test, configure libraries, monitor, and enhance performance for faster startup and reduced memory usage.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unicorn's Baby Steps: What Should You Know as a First-Time Startup CTO

Navigate the challenges of being a first-time startup CTO with insights on prioritization, decision-making, and addressing key concerns in the early stages of a startup.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Event-Driven Autoscaling for Serverless Java on Kubernetes - KEDA and Knative Integration

Explore event-driven autoscaling for serverless Java on Kubernetes using KEDA and Knative, focusing on Apache Kafka metrics for efficient scaling.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rethinking Unit Testing: Automating the Generation of Java Tests

Explore automated Java unit test generation to improve productivity, catch bugs on-the-fly, and enhance code quality beyond manual testing limitations.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Testable Architecture - Creating Reliable and Maintainable Test Automation

Discover how to create a testable architecture for successful test automation and executable specifications, with practical examples and proven strategies.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video