Java Champions
Have you used java in any of your work? Have you heard the term ‘java champion? In this article, we are trying to discuss all the details and queries we might have. For instance, who is a java champion, how do you become one and a lot more?
Java Language
Java language has been dominating the programming world for a long time. Millions of applications have been written in Java and every year thousands of people learn the Java programming language to make a career.
The learning path for java includes many ways like understanding the basics, reading the code of other projects, observing the experts in the field and many more. To start with if you are looking for a few of the best books on Java, you can refer to the article for details: Java Books to get an insight into technology.
Who is a Java Champion?
Java champions are the people who are leaders and visionaries in technology, having a lot of experience in Java. The person is generally a java engineer or architect with a relatively higher level of seniority because of their work and contribution to the java community.
What do Java Champions Do?
The java champions possess great expertise in Java technology, they can contribute to open-source projects, share knowledge, help others in the projects, speak at conferences, write about the technology etc. With the knowledge and seniority.
The champions contribute to shaping new features in the respective releases of new versions of Java. They might write a book on technology to share their experiences and learnings to help the java community.
Want to find a Java Champion?
You might want to follow or connect with a Java Champion for obvious reasons. They usually share the knowledge, ways and details about Java. You can find them on the below link and filter the list based on program, region and country.
If you want to follow them on Twitter, you can go to the below link
To connect them on Facebook, refer to the below link:
How are Java Champions selected?
A new java champion is nominated and selected by the existing Java Champions only. If an existing Java champion finds you suitable, he or she can nominate you for the same. The Java champions work as independent work, having no other influence or authority as such. They select the Java Champions from the nominated candidates through a peer-review process.
The Java Champions official Twitter handle keeps updating about the new members who become Java Champions.
How can you become a Java Champion?
If you are a Java engineer or architect and have an enormous passion for technology, you can try to become a Java champion. You can do the following:
Contribute to Java community forums
Contribute to the open-source java projects
Write a blog to share your experience, learnings and knowledge with a wider audience
Write a book to share the knowledge.
Attend and speak at the conferences
By doing a few of the above, you can make a reputation among other java developers and java champions. If a java champion finds you suitable, he/ she can nominate you.
Thanks for reading. Happy Learning!