Java projects are still plagued by outdated habits: excessive layers, unnecessary abstractions, more YAML/XML than code, tests for obvious things like getters, "Stats and Ticket-d riven Development" and systems where everything is configurable but nothing varies, leaving business logic buried under unnecessary complexity. It’s time to focus on code again. This session will demonstrate how modern Java 25 and standards can help us to reduce unnecessary complexity. The focus is on shipping real business logic with greater simplicity and maintainability.