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Welcome to this curated collection of insights and technical deep dives from Devoxx France 2013. To truly appreciate the knowledge contained within these pages, it's essential to rewind the clock to that pivotal year and understand the technological currents shaping the Java ecosystem. Why This Book?This book captures the dynamic moment in 2013 when the Java world was on the cusp of a major transformation. It is more than just a conference report; it is a time capsule documenting the community's early adoption and debate over the features that would define the next decade of development. It provides unique, first-hand accounts of the sessions, debates, and emerging technologies-from Java 8 Lambdas to microservices and the rise of polyglot programming-all presented at the second edition of the prestigious Devoxx France conference in Paris. What You Will Find?You will find deep technical summaries and analysis of presentations on the hottest topics of 2013: The Java 8 Revolution: Early explorations and practical usage of Lambdas, Streams, and the foundational changes coming to the language. Polyglot JVM: Detailed discussions on alternative JVM languages, including Scala, Groovy, and new languages like Ceylon, and how they seamlessly integrate with the existing Java ecosystem. Enterprise and Web: Coverage of the new features in Java EE 7, advancements in the Spring Framework, and the rise of modern frontend tools like AngularJS. Emerging Trends: Insight into hot topics like the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded Java (JavaFX on Raspberry Pi), plus discussions on continuous delivery and modern build tools. Who Is It For?This book is essential reading for: Java Developers: Anyone who wants to understand the historical context and foundational debates that led to the modern versions of Java. JVM Enthusiasts: Developers interested in the polyglot nature of the JVM and the competing strengths of languages like Scala and Groovy. Architects and Team Leads: Professionals seeking a definitive overview of the technology landscape in the enterprise and web spaces during a crucial period of change (JEE 7, Spring). Technology Historians and Academics: Those who value an authentic, community-driven record of a major technology conference in a landmark year. Why Is It Worth Reading?It offers a unique, unfiltered perspective on the Devoxx community's thinking as critical technologies like Java 8 were being finalized. The material is presented in the accessible, engaging style of a live blog, making complex technical topics easy to digest. By reading this book, you gain not only technical knowledge but also an appreciation for the collaborative, community-driven spirit that has always been the foundation of the Java platform, straight from the vibrant hub of the Paris tech scene.

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