Oracle Academy participated in DubJUG 2610 on October 14, 2026, at TechmeetupSpace at tcube in Dublin, Ireland. Orlaith Lawton represented Oracle Academy at the Dublin Java User Group event, which focused on the future of programming education and ways to inspire the next generation of Java developers.
A highlight was the presentation by Heather VanCura, Oracle Vice President and Chairperson of the Java Community Process. In “The Future of Programming Education: Community, Java, and AI”, she explored the role of community collaboration in Java’s development and the changing landscape of developer education as artificial intelligence reshapes software development. Her session also covered Java 27 and beyond and opportunities to contribute to community initiatives and working groups.
The presentation placed education within the wider Java community, connecting the preparation of future developers with the people helping shape the technology. This focus aligns with Oracle Academy’s commitment to supporting educators and students through computing education.
For institutions seeking a structured way to teach and learn Java, Oracle Academy’s Java curriculum provided a strong foundation. Java Fundamentals and Java Foundations introduce programming and object-oriented concepts through practical activities, while Java Programming builds on those skills to develop more complex programs and applications. These learning pathways support secondary and higher education learners, helping educators connect classroom instruction with hands-on practice.
Oracle Academy’s free Institutional membership gave educators access to curriculum and teaching resources. Its modular approach supported learning at different stages, making the program a valuable resource for institutions introducing Java or extending students’ programming knowledge.
The event also featured John Feeney, Principal Solutions Engineer at Docker, working at the intersection of AI, DevOps, and observability. Over a 25-year career, he has spent a significant part of his time as a Java developer. John spoke about “Repeatable and Secure Java Development with Sandboxes”, demonstrating how sandboxes can create reliable, reusable Java environments with pre-configured toolchains, dependencies, credentials, and network policies. John shared hands-on experience for exploring how AI can improve developer productivity while keeping security and governance in focus.
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