Modern Programming Paradigms — Venkat Subramaniam Live
A special community session featuring Dr. Venkat Subramaniam, Java Champion, examining Object-Oriented Programming vs. Data-Oriented Programming, followed by an open AMA.
About the Meetup
On February 7, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Java User Group (TNJUG) hosted Modern Programming Paradigms — Venkat Subramaniam Live at Sri Eshwar College of Engineering in Coimbatore featuring acclaimed author, educator, and Java Champion Dr. Venkat Subramaniam.
The event took place with great enthusiasm, delivering an engaging session packed with lively audience interaction, in-depth architectural questions, and an open participatory Q&A.
The discussions explored modern programming paradigms, contrasting traditional Object-Oriented approaches with Data-Oriented Programming in modern Java, alongside insights into AI infrastructure and current industry software engineering practices.
Schedule & Sessions
Technical Keynote (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
- Title: OOP vs. Data-Oriented Programming: Which One to Choose?
- Speaker: Venkat Subramaniam (Java Champion)
- Focus: Examining how modern Java language features (records, sealed types, pattern matching) enable data-oriented design alongside established object-oriented principles.
Interactive AMA Session (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
- An extensive open Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) with attendees exploring software architecture, engineering disciplines, AI infrastructure, and career growth.
Session Recordings & Media Resources
- YouTube Session Recording: Watch Session Video
- Livestream Broadcast: View Livestream Archive
- AMA Video: Watch AMA Discussion
- Historical Registration: Originally coordinated via Luma (
https://luma.com/646tiqot)
Acknowledgements
- Guest Acknowledgement: Venkat Moncompu from EPAM Systems
- Venue & Institutional Support: Sri Eshwar College of Engineering management and coordinators
- Organizing Volunteers: Tamilnadu JUG volunteers, particularly Hari Nikesh R (recognized for bringing Venkat Subramaniam to Coimbatore) and Rohan J
Event Highlights & Outcomes
- Keynote: OOP vs. Data-Oriented Programming: Which One to Choose? (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
- Interactive Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) session on engineering practices and modern paradigms (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
- Engaging session with high audience interaction, lively discussion, and participatory Q&A
- Discussions spanning AI infrastructure and current industry engineering practices