There are an endless number of words to describe Java: Innovative, exciting, and awesome are just a few that come to mind.
See what the community had to say and drop your thoughts below. #30YearsOfJava
Pop quiz time! ✍️
Today's #30YearsOfJava question: What is the Java class file "magic number" in hex?
From exciting new features to community events, and everything in between—there’s plenty to love about Java!
See what community members had to say about why they love Java and share your thoughts below. #30YearsOfJava
Onigiri Duke (Japanese Rice Ball)
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Despite "Espresso" winning the poll, that's actually the incorrect answer. 🚫
Congrats to the 15.8% of you who voted "Fang" for getting the correct answer! Join us the same time next month for more Java history. #30YearsOfJava
It's that time! 🕐
We're testing your Java knowledge to celebrate the great history of #30YearsOfJava. 💡
Question: What was the previous name option for Duke—the Java mascot?
Our own @Sharat_Chander spoke with @timesofindia about #30YearsOfJava, the role of AI, and the purpose of Java itself. ☕ https://social.ora.cl/60134IhOt
Round 1 of the Best of Java Feature Face-Off is complete! Did your votes advance? Is there a Cinderella story emerging? 👑 👠
Check back tomorrow as we kick off round 2! #30YearsOfJava
What’s the best Java feature of all time? 🤔 You decide!
We’re getting ready to kick off the 2025 edition of our Best of Java Feature Face-Off to celebrate #30YearsOfJava. Who will be this year’s champion? Will JDK Mission Control defend its title?
Check back Monday for the
To everyone who voted for Joe Palrang... You are correct! 🎉
Thanks to everyone who tested their knowledge of #30YearsOfJava. Keep your eyes out for future pop quizzes. 👀
One of my top 3 highlights this year thus far was being invited by the @jetbrains.com @intellijidea.com team to celebrate #30YearsOfJava. The #Java story is rooted in both ongoing technical innovation & community participation.
My thanks to @maritvandijk.bsky.social who made this all possible.
Are you ready to test your Java knowledge with a little pop quiz? 🤓
To celebrate #30YearsOfJava, we're testing how well you know your Java history on the 30th of each month! Let's get this started. 🎉
Question: Who designed Duke—the Java mascot?
Our very own @gsaab joined the @StackOverflow podcast to discuss #30YearsOfJava and reflect on Java's changes over the last five years. https://social.ora.cl/60184Rd9E
As Java turns 30, Gil Tene, Azul co-founder and CTO reflects on its journey in this article from The New Stack. bit.ly/4jPPdnU
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Can't stop us now. 💪 😎
@InfoWorld discusses #30YearsOfJava and why we're the 'here to stay' language. https://social.ora.cl/6014NCNtE
Java has a rich history, impacting developers of all generations. ❤️
Let us know how long you've been using Java! #30YearsOfJava
My JUG Tour 2025 continues. Happy to visit 🇳🇴 before the Summer break stopping at Oslo, Berhen, and Trondheim. If you’re in the area consider dropping by your local JUG!
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Found some Japanese Duke stickers from a few 7 or 8 years ago 😱
Dukes galore! 🤩
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#ShowMeTheDuke
Could not resist geeking out today with this t-shirt #30YearsOfJava
Bonus, it glows in the dark
Terminal que muestra un código de Java version 21 Es un hola mundo posteriormente su ejecucción
🎂🥳Happy 30 Birthday Java
// This code only runs in Java >=21 (Preview)
void main(){
System.out.println("Happy Birthday, Java!");
}
Java cumple 30 años
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A Java Duke next to my workstation, and by coincidence, the beautiful limited edition of LP From Zero that arrived a day ago.
Always watching… #Java #Duke #30YearsOfJava
Celebrate Java's 30th birthday with @sharatchander.bsky.social ‘s session ‘’Happy Birthday, Java.’’ Travel through time and discover the historical milestones that made Java a powerhouse language and get inspired by where the future can take it.
Watch here - buff.ly/eMVQTms
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3D printed keychain
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Three t-shirts: A blue one with Duke holding a birthday cake with the text "Happy 30th Java", a darker blue one with the GeeCON logo surrounded by the text "15th edition, geecon 2025, 30 years of Java" and a black one with the official Java logo and the text "30 years" in a banner.
Choices, choices...
Which 30 years of Java shirt to wear today? 🤔
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Happy 30th birthday Java
🎉 Java turns 30 today! From my first skeptical encounter in '98 to watching it evolve into a brain-friendly language that reduces cognitive load. Each release makes code more readable and maintainable. Here's to 30 years of continuous improvement!
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Happy 30th birthday Java #30YearsOfJava . It has certainly been quite the journey.
Curious about building CLIs with Java? Re-watch @wilda.bsky.social ‘s live coding session on crafting powerful, easy-to-develop CLIs using Picocli and Quarkus. Learn to create a full-fledged executable with GraalVM and enhance your productivity.
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