r/JavaProgramming

I have recently decided to tackle unfinished business in building with Java. Now I am relearning Java - which includes unlearning the old ways of doing things and writing the shortest possible code. In all of this I have been writing code by hand without AI generated code. Although I ask Claude for syntax clarifications and benefits and downsides of using certain methods…

Writing code by hand again gives me the right level of satisfaction after several weeks of AI-dependent development at work. Not only have I rediscovered my passion at home, but I am also working towards evolving my mental model beyond the JS/TS (I am a frontend developer at heart) ecosystem.

I believe programming and development as a hobby - like it used to be pre-industrial-scale-AI-adoption - is one of the few ways we could protect our sanity and continually exercise muscle memory. In the end I would like this to lead me to doing backend web dev in Java as well. Let’s see.

Hey everyone!

I'm looking for a few people who are interested in learning and growing together in software development.

My current roadmap includes:

• Java: Core Java and OOP
• Backend: Spring Boot, REST APIs
• Databases: SQL and database design
• DSA: Regular LeetCode practice using Java
• Cloud: AWS fundamentals and deployment
• Projects: Building real-world projects to apply what we learn

As we progress and reach a decent level, we can explore other tools, technologies, and concepts that are relevant to backend development and the industry.

The idea is to stay consistent, discuss concepts, solve problems together, review each other's code, build projects, and keep each other accountable.

I'm not looking for experts. Beginners and people who are genuinely willing to learn and put in the effort are welcome. We can create a small Discord group, set weekly goals, share resources, and help each other when we're stuck.

The goal is simple: learn together, build cool stuff, improve our DSA, and become better developers.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, drop a comment or DM me with what you're currently learning.

Let's grow together!

I’ve been learning Java and building projects, and I want to start contributing to open source to improve my skills and gain experience working with real-world codebases.

Which actively maintained Java projects would you recommend for someone getting started? I’m particularly interested in backend development, Spring Boot, databases, and related technologies.

I’d also appreciate any advice on finding beginner-friendly issues, understanding an existing codebase, and making my first meaningful pull request.

Hi everyone!

I’ve created a tutorial showing how to design a modern School Management System Dashboard using Java Swing, step by step.

The tutorial is useful for Java beginners, computer science students, and developers who want to improve their Java Swing UI design skills.

If you’re interested in desktop application development with Java, feel free to check it out!

I’d appreciate your feedback and suggestions for improving the design.

What do you think about building modern desktop dashboards with Java Swing in 2026?

#Java #JavaSwing #DesktopDevelopment
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