Farewell DrJUG. And thanks for everything!

Today was one of those days that I didn't want to have. But sometimes they happen. And even though I'm deeply sad it's my duty to write a few words for an incredible person and dear friend.

Daniel deOliveira was one of the few founding Java Champions. But saying he was a Java Champion is maybe too small for him: he was truly a Champion in many different other things and a Hero for many people. And I'm very relieved that he was able to receive the homage of a Duke's Choice Award at JavaOne 2015.

I deeply believe that all us are born for one specific reason: to leave a legacy. We should leave the world a better place compared to when we were born. And I'm very glad to say that I admire in the utmost level the kind of legacy that Daniel was able to leave for the whole Java Community, the Brazilian Community, and the world.

I was always impressed by his tireless efforts to join people together, to help people to learn Java as craft so that they could have a job and improve their lives, to help deaf people, and to much more. He dedicated his life to helping people, and I'm sure that many of us were touched by some of the magical effort that he did in the past 18 years as the leader of DFJUG.

Java and Java User Groups were such a passion for him that he decided to pursue a PhD degree using the Java User Group ecosystem as the basis of his thesis.

Even far away, living in Kent, UK, Daniel was still involved with DFJUG daily activities. One of these activities was the event that was held in Brasilia on October 29th, 2016. I am deeply honored for being one of the two speakers of this event. This was my first DFJUG event, and the last one with Daniel's presence. It was special for me, and now it's even more.

Daniel wrote an e-mail for me right after the event. I replied him on Monday. Daniel was always a quick replier. But I never got a response. Now I know why...

I could keep writing thousands lines about Daniel and his legacy. But I want to close this note with a huge Thank You. You did your job in a magnificent way. You are irreplaceable. But your legacy will be survived by the many people whose hearts and lives were impacted by you. I'm one of those.

Farewell my friend. And thanks for everything!

7 Open Source Tools for Java Deployment

"If You Want To Go Fast, Go Alone. If You Want To Go Far, Go Together" - African proverb.

It's amazing to find out where a journey with a friend can lead you to. This particular journey began almost a year ago, and the friend I'm talking about is +Bruno Souza. I like to quote William T. Slobodian in my talks saying to my audience "Choose your friends wisely. You will become what they are." I certainly hope it's true, and yes, my choice was very wise.

We've been working together, talking and writing about Java, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Software Automation and many other different things. This fruitful partnership resulted in many sessions in events like QConSP, JavaOne, The Developer's Conference, FISL, LinguÁgil, Campus Party and others. Our latest achievement, and so far the greatest one, is the "7 Open Source Tools for Java Deployment" article that we've written together and that made the cover of Oracle Java Magazine, May-June/2014 edition.

The article covers tools that will help you to build a sound deployment pipeline: reduced risks, smaller lead times, improved feedback and quality of life. The 7 tools are:

1. Jenkins
2. Chef
3. Vagrant
4. Packer
5. Docker
6. Flyway
7. Rundeck

We've also included a bonus: an 8th tool that has just been open sourced a few weeks ago. 

Interested? Go check it out in the official Oracle Java Magazine website: http://www.oraclejavamagazine-digital.com/