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Apache Spark has become one of the most popular frameworks for large-scale data processing, thanks to its speed, simplicity, and flexibility. In this session, we will introduce Spark’s core concepts, explore the differences between RDD, DataFrame, and Dataset, and demonstrate how Spark can simplify complex data analytics tasks. Whether you are entirely new to Spark or looking to strengthen your big data skills, this talk will give you a clear and practical jump start into the world of distributed data processing. During this session, we are going to use the Scala programming language.

This meetup is free, online, and it will be delivered in English. The schedule is:
11:00–11:15 - Gathering
11:15–11:45 - Talk
11:45–12:00 - Q&A

We at life michael, develop and deliver professional training in advanced and emerging technologies. This session will be led by Haim Michael, founder of life michael, who brings over 25 years of experience in software development and tech education.

For more information about Haim Michael, please visit https://blog.lifemichael.com.

For more information about life michael, please visit https://lifemichael.com.

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Join us as we explore the upcoming Java 25 feature defined in JEP 502 — Stable Values. This new capability enables developers to defer initialization of immutable data while still allowing the JVM to treat that data as constant (and apply constant-folding and other optimizations). In this meetup, we’ll dig into the motivation behind stable values, how they bridge the gap between lazy initialization and performance-tuned immutability, show code examples, discuss use-cases (such as caches, pools, services), and what this means for modern Java architecture and startup performance. Bring your questions, and let’s dive into deferred immutability together! This meetup will be delivered in English.

11:00-11:15 - Gathering
11:15-11:45 - Talk
11:45-12:00 - Q&A

We at life michael, continuously develop training material (courses and seminars) for software developers. This meetup will be delivered by Haim Michael, who has over 25 years of experience in software development, training & consulting. More info about Haim's experience over the years can be found at https://blog.lifemichael.com. Haim is a PHP Zend Certified Engineer, OMG-Certified UML Professional, Certified Java Professional, and a Certified Java EE Web Components Developer. In addition, Haim Michael holds an MBA (cum-laude) from Tel Aviv University.

You can find more information about the professional seminar delivered by life michael about Stable Values in Java 25 at https://lifemichael.com/seminars/java/stablevalues/description.pdf.

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Join us for a hands-on introduction to one of JavaScript’s most exciting upgrades: the new ES2025 Iterator Helpers API. We’ll explore how generators now support a rich, array-like functional toolbox - including `map`, `filter`, `take`, `flatMap`, and more — enabling clean, lazy, and expressive data pipelines without external libraries. Expect live demos, practical examples, and plenty of time for questions. Perfect for JavaScript developers of all levels looking to level up their modern JS skills.

This meetup is free, online, and delivered in English. The schedule is:
11:00–11:15 - Gathering
11:15–11:45 - Talk
11:45–12:00 - Q&A

Grab the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, share your insights, and stay updated on the most popular tools and frameworks in the JavaScript ecosystem. Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting your journey in tech, this event is a great way to expand your knowledge and gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of Open Source. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of the life michael community and explore the limitless possibilities of Open Source technology!

We at life michael, develop and deliver professional training in advanced and emerging technologies. This session will be led by Haim Michael, founder of life michael, who brings over 25 years of experience in software development and tech education.

For more information about Haim Michael, please visit https://blog.lifemichael.com.

For more information about life michael, please visit https://lifemichael.com.

Photo by Christina Morillo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-black-long-sleeved-top-1181317