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The global open source community will gather in Brussels from 21 to 23 April 2026 for the Open Community Experience (OCX) 2026 . It isn’t just another conference; it’s where six open source communities collide to shape the future of software, developer tools, mobility, AI, compliance, and research. With one...

Over the summer, students from the Computing Talent Initiative partnered with CodeDay to contribute to the Eclipse IDE. For many, this was their very first experience working on a large-scale open source project. Their contributions, reflections, and persistence show how mentorship and community support can transform curiosity into impact. This...

We're excited to share a comprehensive look at the upcoming Oniro event in Florence! We've gathered all of our recent speaker spotlights into one place to give you a full overview of the groundbreaking talks and discussions that will define this milestone day. The agenda is packed with experts who...

Get ready to connect with the core of the Oniro community! This day-long event in Florence is a prime opportunity to engage directly with the platform that aims to be at the forefront of the smart device ecosystem. Event Details 🗓️ Date: September 3, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM -...

Welcome to issue number two hundred and ninety-five of Hashtag Jakarta EE! This week I toured South America on the LAOUC Community Tour 2025. I visited Buenos Aires and São Paulo. Even if it is not my usual Java crows, It is great to visit the communities on these tours. The...

My second and last stop on the LAOUC Community Tour 2025 was São Paulo. This event, GUOB Tech Day 2025 was organised by the Brazilian Oracle User Group (GUOB) and about 300 attendees showed up. I presented a talk titled The Past, Present, and Future of Enterprise Java as one...

This is the second time I am participating in the LAOUC Community Tour. My first stop was Buenos Aires and the event organized by the Argentinian Oracle User Group. Due to the heavy rain in Buenos Aires this Wednesday, the number of attendees were a quite a bit lower than...

I tried to figure out how many editions of JCrete I have attended. Let’s just say that it’s been quite a few, and I enjoy is just as much every time I return. The community at JCrete is just incredible, the food is awesome. The only thing to wish for...

In this edition of our Meet the SDV Committers series, Michael Engel talks about his path into automotive software, the transformative role of open source, and his contributions to advancing the software-defined vehicle ecosystem.

Two cities, two challenges: ADAS feature prototyping and OTA updates The third edition of the Eclipse SDV Hackathon is just around the corner, and we’re excited to introduce the 2025 challenges. This year’s hackathon sharpens its focus with two well-defined challenges that offer clear objectives, comprehensive guidance, and more hands-on...