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Open source software testing tools

Open source software testing tools offer a more affordable and more customizable means to test your Java software. But problems and costs can arise from lack of documentation and support. In this section on open source software testing tools, learn the capabilities of different open source software testing tools and learn how to use and enhance different tools from tips and advice.

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  • Tomcat performance optimization consolidating log files 05 May 2013

    Tip - By default Tomcat uses several log file handlers, but performance can easily be optimized by configuring the server to use only one.

  • Troubleshooting Java Code: Log or Re-Throw 06 Mar 2013

    Tip - When building Java applications, proper logging and proper exception handling go hand in hand. But there are times when putting the two together is just plain wrong. This article explains why rethrowing an exception and logging it at the same time is a...

  • Making 'big data' projects flexible, timely with Agile 12 Oct 2012

    Tip - Agile can help in the delivery of more timely applications in 'big data' projects, largely due to better collaboration between business and development.

  • James Strachan on evaluating Node.js 09 Jul 2012

    Video Tip - Node.js is an often debated new programming language. In this video James Strachan gives his advice on whether or not to use Node.js for a given project.

  • Water-Scrum-fall: It's a phenomenally bad methodology 07 Jun 2012

    Video Tip - The bottom line? You're either Agile or you're not, and if you're not, using water-Scrum-fall to squeeze in Agile methodologies may only create problems and resentment.

  • OSGi gives OSS middleware a modular deployment model 29 May 2012

    Video Interview - James Strachan explains how OSGi has helped Apache middleware projects achieve a more modular deployment model in this video interview from CamelOne 2012.

  • The intricacies of safe and unsafe casting in Java 7 26 Jan 2012

    Tip - One of the problems with casting is that it does have the potential to cause a loss of precision, especially if the number that gets cast does indeed fall outside of the range of the target type. Here we will explain why this happens.

  • OCPJP Java 7 Mock Exam Question: AutoCloseable 30 Dec 2011

    Tip - The Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer (OCPJP) exam requires you to know the ins and outs of the new language features introduced in Java 7. This tricky question tests you on your knowledge of try-with-resources and AutoCloseable objects.

  • 13 Best Practices for Optimizing the JBoss EAP Platform 23 Aug 2010

    Tip - Looking to improve the performance of your JBoss EAP Platform? Here are a few tips that'll help you optimize your distibuted JBoss infrastructure.