Java Development Topics:
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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.