LJC Meet-up at Discover

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About this event

Join us for a special London Java Community meetup in partnership with Discover, where we’ll explore how AI is transforming developer productivity — from building smarter workflows to exposing new security risks in code.

This evening features three thought-provoking talks packed with demos, practical insights, and real-world examples.

Talk 1 — Holly Cummins, Senior Principal Software Engineer, IBM
How Quarkus Makes Your Apps Cheaper, Greener, and Happier

Quarkus boosts both developer and runtime efficiency — but how? Holly dives into the tech that makes Quarkus so fast and lightweight, covering reactive programming, native binaries, and testing. Expect live demos (including one faster than a light bulb!).

Talk 2 — Ashu Swami, Application Engineer, Discover
Inside GitHub Copilot: The IDE Secrets You Need to Know

Go behind the scenes of GitHub Copilot with short, interactive demos. Learn how to craft better prompts, understand Copilot’s context awareness, and turn it into your most effective coding partner.

Talk 3 — Steve Poole, Director of Communities, London Java Community
The Enemy Within: How AI is Weaponizing Your Code

AI-generated code can supercharge productivity — but it can also introduce hidden vulnerabilities. Steve exposes how attackers exploit AI tools, compromise open-source projects, and what you can do to defend your software supply chain.

Speakers
Holly Cummins – hollycummins.com
Ashu Swami – LinkedIn
Steve Poole – LinkedIn

Come for the talks, stay for the community — and discover how to make AI your most powerful (and safest) coding ally.

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