“Just use records!” they say. “Lombok is evil!” they cry. But is the widespread hatred of Lombok really justified in the era of modern Java? This talk takes an honest look at Lombok’s controversial reputation while making the case for why it still has a place in your Java 22+ projects.

Git feels like magic—until it doesn’t. When merge conflicts arise, branches disappear, or history gets tangled, understanding Git’s internal architecture transforms you from a Stack Overflow-follower into a Git guru.