Are you like me? You want to automate a quick task by writing a simple script, but every time you start, you can’t remember the exact Bash or Python syntax. You find yourself wishing you could just write it in Java.

Wait a minute, you actually can use Java for scripting now.

In this talk, we will walk through how Java has evolved into a practical tool for automation. With the integration of shebang support, single-source file execution, and instance main methods, we will see how Java has become a lean and effective scripting language. We will also dive deeper by looking at JBang for more advanced use cases and dependency management.

Through live demos, you will learn how modern Java allows you to quickly automate tasks and write scripts that are both powerful and maintainable. You won’t need to vibe code your next script using Bash!