The Java renaissance continues

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Quick review of concrete claims and calls to action: Java 8 adds lambdas, Java 9 promises modularity next year, the ecosystem reports over 9 million developers, OpenJDK shows minute-by-minute commits and Oracle pushes education via Oracle Academy and a free technical publication. A recent NLJUG coding contest has ~25 entrants and a three‑time winner; three Javola speaking passes get awarded. Encourages contributing code, joining mailing lists, nominating Java Champions and sharing work globally.

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1. 0:00Welcome and introduction
2. 3:38Java's past and future
3. 11:29Community and collaboration
4. 16:46Awards and recognition
5. 20:42Call to action

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