Java Development Topics:
Ajax Web development and Java client programs
Creating dynamic, interactive Web applications requires advanced programming techniques. Ajax Web development is one such technique. Ajax, which derived from a portmanteau of Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, allows developers to create client platforms and applications that can update and interact with users without requiring the client side to refresh. Ajax works well with Java development platforms. Find out more about Ajax Web development and related concepts in this topic section with our valuable news, tips and resources.
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Skilled portlet developers and the portal strategy
20 May 2013
Feature - Portals are providing more value than ever, and having skilled portlet developers on staff brings the technology to new levels.
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Five portlet development tips for software engineers
20 May 2013
Feature - Here are five quick portlet development tips that software engineers will find helpful as they develop applications for the portal.
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Why portlet programmers avoid using PortletPreferences
19 Apr 2013
Feature - Some parts of the portlet API are amazing, but there are some pitfalls as well, especially when it comes to developing portlet applications that use PortletPreferences
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Seven tips for improving mobile ALM with hybrid HTML5
18 Mar 2013
Feature - Many aspects of the Mobile ALM process can be simplified and improved by using HTML5 and Hybrid code development, as opposed to building purely native mobile application. Here we provide seven tips for integrating HTML5 into your mobile applications.
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Modularity, OSGI and the future of the Liferay Open Sou
09 Jan 2013
Feature - Despite having been built over the years using a more traditional development process, the engineers and architects who drive forward the development process at Liferay are looking at adopting a more modular approach. Will OSGi be the future of the...
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Creating responsive designs for the mobile web
16 Nov 2012
Feature - A responsive design is one that looks good on any sized screen, whether it's a desktop monitor or a seven inch tablet. But how do you create a responsive design, and what is the best approach? Here we go beyond simple CSS and HTML5 and find out what the...
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A native mobile development strategy vs. using HTML5
15 Nov 2012
Video - Native vs. HTML5: Liferay's Nate Cavanaugh gives you five questions to ask when trying to choose a mobile development strategy.
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Native vs. HTML5 mobile application development
22 Oct 2012
Feature - One of the biggest challenges teams have when thinking about mobile application development is choosing whether to develop applications natively or to develop browser based applications. Here we give you points to think about when choosing between HTML5...
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Hiring trends for Java engineers show disconnect
30 Jul 2012
Feature - Some say hiring trends for Java jobs show the Java language giving way to newer Java virtual machine languages; others feel Java EE is here to stay.
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Maemo remains popular as a mobile development platform
25 Jul 2012
Feature - While everyone is talking about iOS and Android, the last Java survey conducted by TheServerSide indicated that Maemo remained one of the most popular development platforms for mobile applications.