Gunter Rotsaert
@mydeveloperplanet.com
Senior Systems Engineer @TriOpSys ⚡ Blogger ⚡ Musician ⚡ Belgian🇧🇪 living in Holland 🇳🇱
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Top Takeaways from Devoxx Belgium 2026
In October 2026, I attended Devoxx Belgium, the largest Java conference in Europe, where I gained valuable insights. Highlights included a focus on AI, emphasizing Spec-Driven Development and loop …
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In October 2026, I visited Devoxx Belgium and again it was an awesome event! I learned a lot and received quite some information which I do not want to withhold from you. In this blog, you can find my takeaways of Devoxx Belgium 2026!
#java #devoxx
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#java #devoxx
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Hexagonal Architecture With Spring Boot. The Practical Guide For a Spring Boot Implementation.
https://www.arhohuttunen.com/hexagonal-architecture-spring-boot/
https://www.arhohuttunen.com/hexagonal-architecture-spring-boot/
November 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Hexagonal Architecture With Spring Boot. The Practical Guide For a Spring Boot Implementation.
https://www.arhohuttunen.com/hexagonal-architecture-spring-boot/
https://www.arhohuttunen.com/hexagonal-architecture-spring-boot/
Which versioning scheme should you use for your software? Which version of the software is delivered to your test or production system?
How to version your software
I often receive questions about software versioning. Although it seems something trivial and simple, when people start thinking about it, several questions pop up: How can we uniquely identify our …
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November 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Which versioning scheme should you use for your software? Which version of the software is delivered to your test or production system?
Introducing Behaviour-Driven-Development (BDD) by Dan North
https://dannorth.net/introducing-bdd/
https://dannorth.net/introducing-bdd/
November 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Introducing Behaviour-Driven-Development (BDD) by Dan North
https://dannorth.net/introducing-bdd/
https://dannorth.net/introducing-bdd/
In October 2026, I visited Devoxx Belgium and again it was an awesome event! I learned a lot and received quite some information which I do not want to withhold from you. In this blog, you can find my takeaways of Devoxx Belgium 2026!
#java #devoxx
#java #devoxx
Top Takeaways from Devoxx Belgium 2026
In October 2026, I attended Devoxx Belgium, the largest Java conference in Europe, where I gained valuable insights. Highlights included a focus on AI, emphasizing Spec-Driven Development and loop …
mydeveloperplanet.com
November 3, 2026 at 2:25 AM
A senior software developer is a developer who likes writing boring code with boring technologies. - Vlad Mihalcea
#quotes #quoteoftheday
#quotes #quoteoftheday
November 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A senior software developer is a developer who likes writing boring code with boring technologies. - Vlad Mihalcea
#quotes #quoteoftheday
#quotes #quoteoftheday
Victor Rentea - Unit Testing like a Pro: The Circle of Purity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z_h55jMe-M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z_h55jMe-M
November 2, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Victor Rentea - Unit Testing like a Pro: The Circle of Purity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z_h55jMe-M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z_h55jMe-M
How do you manage external configuration in a distributed system? With Spring Cloud Config you have a central place to manage this for all your environments.
#java #springboot
#java #springboot
Managing External Configurations with Spring Cloud Config
The blog discusses managing external configuration in distributed systems using Spring Cloud Config. It explains how to set up a Config Server and a client application, demonstrating how to manage …
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November 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM
How do you manage external configuration in a distributed system? With Spring Cloud Config you have a central place to manage this for all your environments.
#java #springboot
#java #springboot
November 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
In this blog, you will take a closer look at OpenCode, a terminal based OSS AI coding assistant. OpenCode integrates smoothly with many providers, including GitHub Copilot.
#AI #coding
#AI #coding
Why Choose OpenCode: An Open Source AI Coding Assistant
OpenCode is an open-source AI coding assistant that integrates well with various platforms, including GitHub Copilot. Unlike closed-source alternatives, it allows flexibility with local and cloud m…
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November 1, 2026 at 6:22 AM
For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong. - H. L. Mencken
#quotes #quoteoftheday
#quotes #quoteoftheday
October 31, 2026 at 11:27 PM
For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong. - H. L. Mencken
#quotes #quoteoftheday
#quotes #quoteoftheday
Get really good at programming.
Exercism
Learn, practice and get world-class mentoring in over 50 languages. 100% free.
exercism.org
October 31, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Get really good at programming.
In this blog, you will take a closer look at the different exchange types which can be used in RabbitMQ. All demonstrated by means of examples in a Spring Boot application. Enjoy!
#java
#java
Understanding RabbitMQ Exchange Types in Spring Boot
This blog delves into various RabbitMQ exchange types used within a Spring Boot application, highlighting examples and configurations. It covers routing with wildcards, work queues for task distrib…
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October 31, 2026 at 2:35 PM
In this blog, you will take a closer look at the different exchange types which can be used in RabbitMQ. All demonstrated by means of examples in a Spring Boot application. Enjoy!
#java
#java
They Write the Right Stuff: As the 120-ton space shuttle sits surrounded by almost 4 million pounds of rocket fuel, exhaling noxious fumes, visibly impatient to defy gravity, its on-board computers take command.
https://www.fastcompany.com/28121/they-write-right-stuff
https://www.fastcompany.com/28121/they-write-right-stuff
October 31, 2026 at 5:55 AM
They Write the Right Stuff: As the 120-ton space shuttle sits surrounded by almost 4 million pounds of rocket fuel, exhaling noxious fumes, visibly impatient to defy gravity, its on-board computers take command.
https://www.fastcompany.com/28121/they-write-right-stuff
https://www.fastcompany.com/28121/they-write-right-stuff
RabbitMQ is an enterprise grade open source messaging and streaming broker. In this blog, you will learn some basic concepts of RabbitMQ and how to use it in a Spring Boot application. Enjoy!
#java #springboot
#java #springboot
Getting Started with RabbitMQ in Spring Boot
RabbitMQ is an open-source messaging broker used for streaming and message queuing. This blog introduces basic RabbitMQ concepts and demonstrates its integration with a Spring Boot application. It …
mydeveloperplanet.com
October 30, 2026 at 8:52 PM
RabbitMQ is an enterprise grade open source messaging and streaming broker. In this blog, you will learn some basic concepts of RabbitMQ and how to use it in a Spring Boot application. Enjoy!
#java #springboot
#java #springboot
The law of the instrument: If the only tool you have is a hammer, it is tempting to treat everything as if it were a nail. - Maslow and Kaplan
#quotes #quoteoftheday
#quotes #quoteoftheday
October 30, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The law of the instrument: If the only tool you have is a hammer, it is tempting to treat everything as if it were a nail. - Maslow and Kaplan
#quotes #quoteoftheday
#quotes #quoteoftheday
October 30, 2026 at 5:59 AM
In this blog, you will take a closer look at GitHub Code CLI, a terminal based AI coding assistant. GitHub Copilot CLI integrates smoothly with GitHub Copilot, so if you have a GitHub Copilot subscription, it is definitely worth looking at. Enjoy!
Getting Started with GitHub Copilot CLI for Coding Tasks
This blog explores GitHub Copilot CLI, a terminal-based AI coding assistant that integrates with GitHub Copilot for users with a subscription. It reviews installation, configuration, and operationa…
mydeveloperplanet.com
October 29, 2026 at 9:12 PM
In this blog, you will take a closer look at GitHub Code CLI, a terminal based AI coding assistant. GitHub Copilot CLI integrates smoothly with GitHub Copilot, so if you have a GitHub Copilot subscription, it is definitely worth looking at. Enjoy!
October 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
In this blog, you will take a closer look at Claude Code, a terminal based AI coding assistant. Since mid January 2026, Claude Code can also be used in combination with Ollama, a local inference engine.
Setting Up Claude Code with Ollama: A Guide
Claude Code is a terminal-based AI coding assistant by Anthropic, that can integrate with Ollama for local model inference. It emphasizes data privacy and offers various configuration options. This…
mydeveloperplanet.com
October 29, 2026 at 5:58 AM
In this blog, you will take a closer look at Claude Code, a terminal based AI coding assistant. Since mid January 2026, Claude Code can also be used in combination with Ollama, a local inference engine.
The ratio of time spent reading (code) versus writing is well over 10 to 1 ... (therefore) making it easy to read makes it easier to write. - Robert C. Martin
#quotes #quoteoftheday
#quotes #quoteoftheday
October 28, 2026 at 9:09 PM
The ratio of time spent reading (code) versus writing is well over 10 to 1 ... (therefore) making it easy to read makes it easier to write. - Robert C. Martin
#quotes #quoteoftheday
#quotes #quoteoftheday
Check out the star history of an open source project.
GitHub Star History
View and compare GitHub star history graph of open source projects.
star-history.com
October 28, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Check out the star history of an open source project.
In this blog, you will take a closer look at Qwen Code, a terminal based AI coding assistant. Qwen Code is optimized for Qwen3-Coder, so when you are using this AI model, it is definitely worth looking at. Enjoy!
Getting Started with Qwen Code for Coding Tasks
Qwen Code is a terminal-based AI coding assistant optimized for the Qwen3-Coder model. The blog discusses its installation, configuration, and usage, highlighting features like system prompts and c…
mydeveloperplanet.com
October 28, 2026 at 5:54 AM
In this blog, you will take a closer look at Qwen Code, a terminal based AI coding assistant. Qwen Code is optimized for Qwen3-Coder, so when you are using this AI model, it is definitely worth looking at. Enjoy!
Quick Reference. Here are some cheatsheets and quick references contributed by open source angels.
https://quickref.me/
https://quickref.me/
October 27, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Quick Reference. Here are some cheatsheets and quick references contributed by open source angels.
https://quickref.me/
https://quickref.me/
The 16th of September 2025, Java 25 was released. Time to take a closer look at the changes since the last LTS release, which is Java 21. In this blog, some of the changes between Java 21 and Java 25 are highlighted, mainly by means of examples.
#java
#java
What’s New in Java 25: Key Changes from Java 21
The 16th of September 2025, Java 25 was released. Time to take a closer look at the changes since the last LTS release, which is Java 21. In this blog, some of the changes between Java 21 and Java …
mydeveloperplanet.com
October 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The 16th of September 2025, Java 25 was released. Time to take a closer look at the changes since the last LTS release, which is Java 21. In this blog, some of the changes between Java 21 and Java 25 are highlighted, mainly by means of examples.
#java
#java
A long descriptive name is better than a short enigmatic name. A long descriptive name is better than a long descriptive comment. - Robert C. Martin
#quotes #quoteoftheday
#quotes #quoteoftheday
October 27, 2026 at 5:15 AM
A long descriptive name is better than a short enigmatic name. A long descriptive name is better than a long descriptive comment. - Robert C. Martin
#quotes #quoteoftheday
#quotes #quoteoftheday