One of the biggest misconceptions in software engineering is that technical skills alone drive career growth. Technical expertise matters, but so does the ability to communicate, collaborate, and build trust. According to Jakarta EE mentor @otaviojava, contributing to open source helps developers strengthen both hard skills and soft skills while building a reputation that can open new opportunities. 🎥 Watch the full video: hubs.la/Q04nFF3t0 Discover how contributing to Jakarta EE can help move your career forward: hubs.la/Q04nG__v0 #JakartaEE #OpenSource #Java #CareerGrowth

✨ The JakartaOne events page just got a refresh! It’s now easier than ever to explore everything happening across the Jakarta EE community. JakartaOne is the flagship event series for #JakartaEE, bringing together developers, contributors, and community leaders to shape the future of enterprise Java. Here’s what you can do: 👉 Discover upcoming events, from tech talks to livestreams and in-person meetups 👉 Host your own JakartaOne event or gathering 👉 Join the global Jakarta EE community in action Explore the site ➡️ hubs.la/Q04fXs9m0 #JakartaEE #Java #events #Livestream #techtalk

🎉 GlassFish 8.0.0 is here! Congratulations to the GlassFish team  👏 GlassFish 8 delivers bug fixes, dependency upgrades, virtual threads support, and is a compatible implementation of Jakarta EE 11 (JDK 21+). Well done to everyone involved! Learn more: hubs.la/Q042vXzg0 #JakartaEE #Java #cloudnative @OmniFishEE

Start your #JakartaEE journey with confidence! Mentorship connects new contributors with experienced community members who’ll help you learn, contribute, and grow. 💻 Learn more:hubs.ly/Q03StJMR0 #JakartaEE #opensource #Mentorship #Java

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✨ “Open source is ultimately about people, not just code.” - Ondro Mihályi Ondro’s story is one of curiosity, community, and commitment. From his early days as a Java back-end developer, to leading Omnifish, he highlights: 📢 The importance of communication and mentorship 💬 Why asking questions is the best way to learn 🌍 How community makes open source thrive Discover more about his journey and insights in our newsletter 👉 hubs.la/Q03LxsgF0 #EclipseFdn #opensource #committer #JakartaEE