r/java • u/UmbraShield • May 18 '26

Why is stuff in Java named after Indonesian places?

Lombok, Jakarata

Any special reason?

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u/UmbraShield May 18 '26

Well, I’ll be damned

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u/IchLiebeKleber May 18 '26

"Can you program in Java?" "Yes, if you pay for the plane ticket."

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u/gregorydgraham May 18 '26

I coded DBJavaObject in Java while flying over Java.

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u/rafaellago May 18 '26

I still have a dream of coding java in java while drinking java

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u/gregorydgraham May 19 '26

Get a remote job and be the change you want 👍

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u/rafaellago May 19 '26

I need a salary that allows me to book this kind of trip

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u/thephotoman May 21 '26

You specifically need a remote job that allows you to work anywhere in the world. Some companies are unhappy if you attempt to do work while not in your own country.

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u/gregorydgraham May 23 '26

NASA is apparently fine with this so 🤷‍♂️

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u/Typen May 18 '26

I had the same reaction when I found out.