Petre Popescu

I am a senior Java developer passionate about programming and development. Follow me here or on for interesting articles, tutorials and more!

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

I'm a Java backend dev. To learn #TypeScript, I built DrakoFlow—a serverless, open-source text-to-diagram engine.
🔄 Drag components ➡️ code updates in real-time
🎯 Hover highlights code lines
🔒 100% offline & client-side (no server)
Try: https://t.co/zAq8qlUqDX

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

Tired of loyalty apps tracking your location and selling your shopping habits? 🕵️‍♂️🛑
I built Cardaris: A 100% privacy-first Android app for your cards.
✅ No login
✅ 0 Trackers
✅ WebDAV
✅ Encrypted backups
100% Free. No BS.
Download: https://t.co/UfrDGeR1Ke

#Privacy #Android

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

Phoenix V1.0.0 is here! The new version solves many bugs and adds new features! It also comes with a complete facelift and rebranding!
Experience the benefits of SSR in a modern, fast and easy-to-use template engine for Spring! #java #spring #SpringBoot
https://t.co/UPZTHnWqAg

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

@Hoody_AI For the past couple of days I get this error all the time. I even reset my instance, and still same thing. I have more than 300 days left on my subscription.

[Artur Skowronski @ArturSkowronski]

📣 The latest edition of JVM Weekly is now live!

https://t.co/4DnvGC79ab

🌟 1BRC - Who's the Fastest to Process a Billion Java Records?

January brings a unique twist with the One Billion Rows Challenge (#1brc) by @gunnarmorling. It's a contest to process a billion Java records, focusing on Java 21's capabilities. The community is buzzing with solutions from over 100 participants, including top names like @thomaswue and @royvanrijn. The challenge? To efficiently calculate temperature data from a massive text file. It's proof of Java's evolving capabilities and the community's love for a good challenge.

📡 Release Radar

🔥 Phoenix for Spring
A new, efficient template engine using a simplified '@' syntax for easy Java integration and reverse routing in templates - by @ppopescu_dev

🧪 Instancio 4.0
Automates test data generation, now with improved edge case handling and dynamic object population - by Arman Sharif

📊 jOOQ 3.19
SQL library update, dropping Java 1.8 support in the free version, and adding new features for complex query management - by @lukaseder

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

If you are developing a web-app, it is important to store passwords in a secure way. If you are not using a 3rd-party service, than this video is a must-watch! #security #java #webdevelopment #programming
https://t.co/A0vK53X6jN

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

It was inevitable... I made a #YouTube channel. I started with a Spring Boot course and the first few lessons are up and freely available! #programming #courses #java

https://t.co/Sh2jBCzn4M

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

Even after many years as a Java software engineer, I still encounter strange cases that baffle me. Here is one such anomaly, where I got a NullPointerException when using an Enum value. #Java #exception #programming #SoftwareDevelopment
https://t.co/XCkPqZaZ3r

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

Releasing EasyDropzoneJS, an #opensource #javascript library for drag&drop file functionality. It is easy to integrate, lightweight (less than 4kb) and customizable! Read more on Gitlab! #js #webdev #programming https://t.co/0rXLv7XUTr

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

If you need to log the HTTP Request body and the HTTP Response body in #spring or #springboot , look no further! I have you covered! #java
I actually had to do this last week on a project and decided to share my findings!
https://t.co/DLwgvdiduQ

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

Don’t let invalid JWTs compromise your web app’s security. Learn how to handle them by reading this article on JWT invalidation. #java #programming #websecurity #JWT
https://t.co/J4z1DSekSW

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

🚀Ready to level up your Play Framework error handling game? Check out this guide for best practices and real-world examples on how to handle exceptions and errors like a pro! #PlayFramework #WebDevelopment #programming
https://t.co/JUYNAPSnv7

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

🌶️ Spice up your password storage by using a pepper alongside the salt! Read this article to find out how it can improve the #security of your website. #passwordsecurity #pepper
https://t.co/tDxineXimy

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

🔥Want to impress your colleagues with your Log4j2 skills? 💻Ready to learn something new? Check out my article on how to make a custom message converter in Log4j2! #log4j2 #java #programming #coding
https://t.co/Z7HHJSgmyn

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

An article that is different. It focuses on #gamedesign. I was a #gamedeveloper in the past and #Game dev was an important part of my journey as a software developer. I still play games from time to time. Here is why many #horror games fail to scare you

https://t.co/x0NNqmKofL

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

@maciejwalkowiak I agree! Don't know who had the "bright" idea to bring it in Java!

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

Wow! I was not expecting this kind of messages on LinkedIn! @udemy are you doing anything about this type of #fake #reviews? Did anyone else encounter similar situations with thier #course?

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

Excited to share my article on building a REST API in Play Framework! Learn the basics and get started quickly with this powerful web development tool. Check it out! #playframework #restapi #webdevelopment #java
https://t.co/CV5bp42FGz

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

An article I wrote a while ago on the power of #jwt and how you can use JSON Web Tokens for #authorization. As a #Java developer, this is a must-read if you want to brush up on your skills and stay up-to-date on web security. #JWT #websecurity #development
https://t.co/Aj5dLff58A

[Petre Popescu @ppopescu_dev]

@Codecademy ActionScript 2 and 3...yes, I am that old!