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Vlad Mihalcea5 min readintermediate

What I learned at DevTalks Cluj-Napoca 2026

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Summary

This post recaps DevTalks Cluj-Napoca 2026, highlighting various Java sessions on topics like modular monoliths, Java upgrades, and error handling. It also summarizes a panel discussion on the impact of AI on Java software development, offering practical advice for engineers.

  • Great teamwork improves productivity on more activities than AI on specific tasks.
  • Manually writing tests adds determinism; AI-generated tests for AI-generated code may lead to hallucinations.
  • Expertise will be highly valuable as LLMs regress towards average quality, differentiating from generic output.
  • Speed up Maven builds significantly using parallel processing, Maven Daemon, and caching.

Software engineers interested in current Java trends, build optimization, and the practical implications of AI on development practices will find valuable insights.

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