Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Maven is an ubiquitous build tool in the Java ecosystem, some even claim it’s the de facto standard build tool. Configuring Maven is deceptively simple, after all it’s just a matter of writing XML, isn’t it? Things look differently when the rubber meets the road. One must know the intricacies of the build lifecycle; how plugins, goals (mojos), and phases come together; rules for dependency resolution; configuration inheritance between parent – child POM files; enhancing the build with profiles; and more. That’s a lot to keep track of. Fortunately modern IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA provide great support to configure and run Maven, with code completion, navigation, custom run configurations, and more.
Come learn how both tools can be used together for better results in your daily work.
Maven is an ubiquitous build tool in the Java ecosystem, some even claim it’s the de facto standard build tool. Configuring Maven is deceptively simple, after all it’s just a matter of writing XML, isn’t it? Things look differently when the rubber meets the road. One must know the intricacies of the build lifecycle; how plugins, goals (mojos), and phases come together; rules for dependency resolution; configuration inheritance between parent – child POM files; enhancing the build with profiles; and more. That’s a lot to keep track of. Fortunately modern IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA provide great support to configure and run Maven, with code completion, navigation, custom run configurations, and more.
Come learn how both tools can be used together for better results in your daily work.
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When we write code, we often prioritize completing our feature over performance. However, performance may become a bottleneck, requiring additional resources and time. When we reach that point, how should we proceed?
In this session, we will explore tools that can help us identify performance problems and focus our code improvements in the most beneficial areas. Some of these tools include AsyncProfiler, JMH, JFR, and others. Expect a session with lots of demos, live coding, real-life examples, and tips and tricks to help you get started on improving your code’s performance.")
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