Frameworks Unplugged: Building Distributed Systems in Pure Java

Explore the fundamentals of distributed systems and network programming in this 46-minute conference talk from GeeCON 2023. Dive deep into the underlying principles of REST endpoints, HTTP methods, and cluster member discovery without relying on frameworks. Learn how to implement a simple cluster and distributed system that replicates data over the network using pure Java code. Gain insights into the algorithms and definitions that support everyday frameworks, and understand why human expertise remains crucial in software engineering despite the rise of AI-generated code. Discover the importance of grasping core concepts to effectively tackle complex distributed system challenges and maintain relevance in an evolving tech landscape.