What we’re about
The primary focus of The Belgium Java User Group (founded in 1997 by Stephan Janssen) is to inform our members about the Java ecosystem.
We regularly organise free sessions for Java and JVM interested developers, devops and teamleads to socialize, learn and inspire.
Interested to contribute and participate in our vibrant and independent Java community here in Belgium? Reach out to the team! We are always looking for new speakers and Meetup Hosts.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Introduction to OpenTelemetry and Tulips to TurmericAE, Leuven
For the first event of 2025, we're heading to AE, in Heverlee. Many thanks for hosting us!
We'll be having a double headliner event with Rijo Sam and Nicolas Fränkel.
Schedule
- 18:00: Doors open + Food and Drinks
- 18:45: Intro and BeJUG updates
- 18:50 Session 1
- 19:40: Little break
- 19:50: Session 2
- 20:40: Mingling + Drinks
Topics
Nicolas' Topic: Practical introduction to OpenTelemetry tracing
Tracking a request’s flow across different components in distributed systems is essential. With the rise of microservices, their importance has risen to critical levels. Some proprietary tools for tracking have been used already: Jaeger and Zipkin naturally come to mind.Observability is built on three pillars: logging, metrics, and tracing. OpenTelemetry is a joint effort to bring an open standard to them. Jaeger and Zipkin joined the effort so that they are now OpenTelemetry compatible.
In this talk, I’ll describe the above in more detail and showcase a (simple) use case to demo how you could benefit from OpenTelemetry in your distributed architecture.
About Nicolas
Developer Advocate with 15+ years experience consulting for many different customers, in a wide range of contexts (such as telecoms, banking, insurances, large retail and public sector). Usually working on Java/Java EE and Spring technologies, but with focused interests like Rich Internet Applications, Testing, CI/CD and DevOps. Also double as a trainer and triples as a book author. WebsiteRijo's Topic: Tulips to Turmeric: Lessons Learned from a Global Team
Ever wondered why working in global teams feels like unravelling a mystery? You're not alone! The reality of working within such a team can differ from expectations. Often, the greatest challenge for developers isn't the actual work, but rather navigating the distance, understanding cultural disparities, and maintaining meaningful connections with team members.Today, whether we work in Amsterdam or New Delhi, Brussels or Beijing, we are all part of a global network where success requires traversing vastly different cultural realities. But how do you deliver constructive feedback to colleagues from Asia, America, or Europe? And why does your Indian team really need an hour for lunch? Also, do you know the secret that a ‘NO’ can come in many disguises?
In this session, I will share personal stories and practical strategies from my years of working with multicultural teams. These strategies aim to enhance communication, bridge cultural gaps, and foster strong collaboration across continents. Join me as we embark on a journey filled with laughter, learning, and limitless possibilities.
About Rijo
Rijo (LinkedIn) works as a Java Chapter Lead based in the Netherlands. He possesses extensive experience in developing applications within the payments and credits sector of the banking domain.Rijo is originally from India, and now settled in Netherlands.
Embracing Dutch culture, he enjoys eating his sandwich while riding his bike ;-)Additional notes:
- This meetup includes food. Please keep your RSVP status up to date so we do not waste any of our food.
- Some pictures might be made. If you feel uncomfortable about this, please mention this to the organizers (or anyone with a camera).
