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Megha M
Megha M

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June Ponal July Kaatre: Where JVM Meets Fun, Learning & Networking!

Introduction

I had the opportunity to attend another fantastic Code on JVM event, part of the "June Ponal July Kaatre" tech series hosted at Yuniq, Ticel Park. I was genuinely looking forward to this event because the agenda promised an exciting mix of learning, networking, and fun activities.

Having previously attended a Code on JVM session, I already knew how much value these events bring — whether it's gaining technical insights, building connections within the industry, or simply having a great time. These experiences remind me why consistent participation in such events truly helps you grow as a tech professional.

Agenda Highlights

  • Introduction to Code on JVM
  • Technical Talk Sessions
  • Fun Activities
  • Interactive Kahoot Quiz

How the Day Went

Registration & Kick-off

After registration, I received my ID card, pen, and notebook. My friends and I captured some fun moments at the photo booth — the environment was energetic, and the excitement for the sessions ahead was palpable.

At 9:30 AM sharp, the event kicked off with an introduction session. It was wonderful to see some familiar faces from past events.

Technical Talk 1: Concurrency & Multithreading through Dasavatharam

The first session, delivered by Mr. Jenifer, was an insightful breakdown of Concurrency and Multithreading — explained in a unique way through the characters of the movie Dasavatharam. This creative analogy made the concepts of Java Threads more approachable and memorable.

Concepts Explained via Characters:

  • Krishnaveni Paati – Deadlock
  • Fletcher – Race Condition
  • Govind Ramaswamy – Main Thread
  • Avatar Singh – Daemon Thread
  • Shinghen Narahashi – Thread Pool
  • Vincent Poovaraagan – Synchronization
  • Balram Naidu – Watchdog
  • George W. Bush – Exceptional Thread
  • Rangaraj Nambi – AtomicInteger
  • K.S. Ravikumar – Semaphore

Break Time: Refreshments & Conversations

We had a short tea break with tea, biscuits, and of course — more photo moments! Breaks like these are perfect for networking and exchanging ideas casually.

Fun Activity: The Connection Game
One of my favorite parts of the event was the Connection Game.
Participants were shown a set of images and asked to guess the technical term they represented. For example:

An image of Zero + Security = Cybersecurity

This fun activity blended creativity and technical thinking, sparking great conversations and lots of laughs.

Technical Talk 2: Java Garbage Collection

The second technical session, presented by Mr. Karthick, was focused on Java Garbage Collection (GC). He explained:

  • The benefits of Garbage Collection
  • How it works under the hood
  • How GC has evolved across Java versions

This talk highlighted the importance of memory management and how it impacts application performance, scalability, and stability.

Kahoot Quiz: Java Edition

To wrap up the technical segment, we had an interactive Java Quiz on Kahoot.
This session was competitive, fun, and educational — a great way to reinforce knowledge through gamification.

Wrapping Up the Day

The event concluded with a group photo of all participants — a perfect way to capture the spirit of learning, networking, and community.

Conclusion:

Events like Code on JVM remind me how important it is to keep learning , stay connected with the tech community , and never stop being curious. These experiences keep me motivated and ready for the next opportunity to grow .

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