Garden State Java User Group

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Madison, NJ, US

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What we’re about

The Garden State Java User Group, Inc. (formerly the ACGNJ Java Users Group), in continuous operation since February 2001, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides a forum to promote the use of Java platforms, APIs, and language. We strive to facilitate interactive discussions and exchange of ideas relating to the application of Java.

Topics will primarily focus on JVM technologies such as Java EE, Jakarta EE, MicroProfile, Spring, Groovy and Kotlin. Topics on non-JVM technologies such as Meteor, AngularJS, and Rust may occasionally be presented.

We are proud members of the MicroProfile Working Group and the Jakarta EE Ambassadors and have adopted the Jakarta NoSQL specification.

All meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of the month, but may change due to speaker availability. In-person meetings are usually held at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. On-line meetings are held via our YouTube channel.

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Tue, Jan 13 · 6:30 PM EST
The Art of Debugging in the Era of AI
Dorothy Young Center for the Arts, Lancaster Rd, Madison, NJ, US
Please note that registration via EventBrite is required for in-person or on-line attendance.

We are pleased to announce that Bhupendra Mishra, Senior Staff Software Engineer at SiriusXM, will present The Art of Debugging in the Era of AI.

Abstract:

This talk addresses one of the most critical yet underappreciated skills in software development: debugging. While AI-assisted coding tools can accelerate development, they also introduce new challenges. From code that developers may not fully understand to subtle errors that escape regular testing cycles. Every AI-generated line of code still needs to be tested, validated, and verified before reaching production, making strong debugging skills more essential than ever.

Drawing on real-world experience solving complex production issues, this session will share practical approaches, proven techniques, and modern tools for effective debugging. It will emphasize debugging not as a reactive activity but as a systematic process for identifying root causes and building confidence in solutions.
The talk will cover three core areas: mindset, techniques, and tools. I will share how ChatGPT and other LLMs can help with analyzing error messages and exceptions. I will also introduce various other tools e.g., Charles Proxy, Datadog, Postman that assist during the debugging process.

Attendees will leave with clear, actionable strategies to debug smarter, faster, and more confidently, and to adapt their skills for success in an AI-driven development landscape.

Bio:

Bhupendra Mishra is a seasoned software engineer with nearly 20 years of experience building scalable systems across industries. He is currently a Senior Staff Software Engineer at SiriusXM.

He has led mobile development, system architecture, and microservice transformations. Bhupendra approaches each challenge with a blend of deep technical insight and a strong sense of purpose, always focused on building systems that stand the test of time.
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