Closing - Technology has no endpoint #

James Governor once said, “The biggest realization over the years is that Java is Dead is Dead!” I share the same sentiment. Java has repeatedly proven its irreplaceable role in the industry. Developers who choose the Java language are fortunate. After enduring such a long development journey, we are fortunate to witness Java, which is “old and wise,” accelerate its growth and “rejuvenate,” so it is definitely worth diving deep into it.

Time flies, and this column is coming to an end. Thank you very much for your support. Throughout this journey, I truly appreciate how challenging it is to create this column. I often ponder in the late hours of the night about the difficulty of balancing the depth and accessibility of the content, as well as covering as many knowledge points as possible. At the same time, there is a deep sense of reluctance. Your comments and feedback have sparked intellectual discussions and further emphasized the value of this column to me.

Looking back, when I was designing the content for this column, I hoped to focus more on the fundamental areas of the Java language and virtual machines because these topics have lasting value in the rapidly changing world.

In this column, we revisited the “black magic” of the Java language and virtual machines together, and through exploring the stories behind them, I have tried my best to help you achieve a thorough understanding and systematize your knowledge. I believe that with the learnings from this column, you will be well-prepared when interviewers delve into topics such as concurrency and the internal structure and mechanisms of JVM. If this column can also help you in your daily software design or problem diagnosis, that would be even better.

As an engineer, I would like to share my views on the career development of engineers with fellow students who are also on this path, hoping it will be of reference value to you.

Easy is cheap! In our daily work, technologists inevitably need to build a broad knowledge system, but ultimately, we must resist the temptation and strive for deep expertise in a particular field. The capacity of a bucket is determined by its shortest plank, but in most cases, the rewards we obtain from our work come from our own strengths. To some extent, it even determines whether we have the freedom to make choices or whether we are exhausted from hustling, because each of us has practical limitations in terms of physical and mental energy.

On the job, the most basic change in the growth process from junior to senior engineer is that our role gradually shifts from “how” to “what.” In the early stages of our careers, we are more focused on assigned tasks and understanding how to accomplish them. But as we grow, we need to discern what is most important.

Fortunately, in this Geek Time column, I am not your teacher, but an engineer who exchanges ideas with you. Exchange promotes thinking, and communication creates value. Technologists should never be shy about expressing their views. Please continue to insist on independent thinking.

For new subscribers who have just started this column, it may be that the first article you opened is the conclusion. But don’t worry, I will always be here to answer your questions during your learning journey. My advice for studying this column is to focus on practice and project-driven learning, ensuring that you produce tangible results. Treat this column as a reference point and find your own technical pathway.

For old subscribers who have been following this column since day one, I would like to say: Technology has no endpoint. Thank you for accompanying me along this journey, and I hope our joint efforts will bring fruitful rewards.

Finally, if you are interested in cutting-edge technologies in the Java field, please feel free to follow my WeChat official account, “xiaofeya.” I will update it occasionally, well, very occasionally.

With that said, the end of this column does not mean that you will stop here. Instead, it should be seen as a new beginning through the learnings from the earlier chapters. Whether or not you have acquired new knowledge or expanded your perspectives, I hope you can embark on your journey with a fresh mindset and continue to climb the peaks of technology.