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🚀 Vonage Developer Newsletter, April 2025: Java SDK update, tech insights, and more

Hi!

There are plenty of exciting updates to share — important announcements, a collection of fresh blog articles, and a sneak peek at upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for all the latest happenings.

The Vonage Developer Relations Team 💜

RELEASES

Announcing Vonage Java SDK v9.0.0

The Java SDK has undergone a massive overhaul, with 39K+ lines of updated code. This major release brings tons of improvements and some breaking changes due to refactorings. AND, we're now at 100% test coverage — just like our Kotlin SDK. Read more

Post-Call Transcription by Vonage Is Now in Beta! Feedback Requested

There’s no need for early access — everyone can use it now. Check out our sample app and share feedback in the #video-api channel on the Vonage Community Slack. Read more

TUTORIALS

Getting Started With the Vonage Video API Reference App for React

Want to try Vonage Video API without writing your own code? Then, use our pre-built reference app that’s ready to deploy in seconds. Chris Tankersley is your guide. Read more

How To Use PHP Environment Variables With Laravel

Diana Pham shows you how to manage configuration settings securely, access them in your application, and optimize performance for different environments.Read more

Laravel 12 Turns Heads

Laravel 12 has officially been released. With the recent $57M Series-A from Accel, big things are on the way. Jim Seconde breaks down the details. Read more

How To Send SMS Messages With Ruby on Rails

Despite the rise of WhatsApp and Messenger, SMS remains essential. After all, SMS works on any mobile device, has higher engagement, and doesn’t need the internet. Benjamin Aronov explains how to send SMS in Ruby on Rails with Vonage. Read more

Stream Audio Into a Phone Call With Node.js

No need to make a voice call a bland affair. Why not share the latest news or play an inspiring message using Vonage Voice API and Node.js? Follow along with Amanda Cavallaro to stream audio into an active call.Read more

How To Work With JSON in Python: A Beginner's Guide

Dealing with API responses in JSON? Python makes it easy. Learn how to parse, serialize, and handle JSON like a pro. Check out our beginner-friendly guide by Alvaro Navarro. Read more

EVENTS

Codemotion Madrid 2025 (Madrid, 20-21 May 2025)

Explore the latest trends in backend, frontend, DevOps, and AI/ML in two thrilling days of talks, keynotes, and panels. Swing by Vonage booth for live demos, cool swag, and 1:1 support with our APIs.

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