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In today's world of web application development and SaaS, what does the future hold for Java desktop applications? It's brighter than you might think.
Get started with Java and AI: A guide to LLM integration
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Is change good or bad? The manner in which you embrace change might influence whether you prefer Waterfall or Agile methodologies. Here we compare the two approaches.
Agile software development or the Waterfall framework?
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Java, JDBC and the HSQLDB database tutorial
Cameron McKenzie 20 Apr 2025Here's a quick JDBC with HSQLDB tutorial to get you up and running with Java database connectivity and the popular HyperSQL database.
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User input and Java's JOptionPane example
Cameron McKenzie 19 Apr 2025For new Java programmers, the JOptionPane class is a great visual and user-friendly introduction to user input and Swing-based programming. Here's how to get ...
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What is Scrum? The Scrum process explained in 5 minutes
Darcy DeClute 07 Apr 2025The Scrum framework is the software development industry's most popular Agile methodology. Here are the key steps that define how the Scrum process flows.
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Is GitHub Copilot free?
Cameron McKenzie 03 Apr 2025GitHub copilot pricing includes a basic free tier that provides code completions and chat requests. But does that mean GitHub copilot is free? Yes and no.
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How to delete a local Git branch
Cameron McKenzie 30 Jan 2025Here's a quick example of how to delete local Git branches from your workstation without deleting remote branches in your GitHub or GitLab repos.
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How to download and install Java 21 on Windows
Cameron McKenzie 06 Jan 20252024 is a great time to start working with Java, because 2023's Java 21 release has some amazing new features. Here's how to quickly download and install the ...
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How to install Java 21 on Ubuntu
Cameron McKenzie 01 Jan 2025Here's the easiest way to install Java on Ubuntu with apt. Follow these steps and you'll get the JDK installed in no time, and be ready to use your Java on ...
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The 5-second rule to create effective technical illustrations
Bob Reselman 12 Dec 2024Like any picture, a well-crafted technical illustration is worth a thousand words. Make the most of your diagrams and flowcharts and follow the 5-second rule ...
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How to pitch to VCs: 5 questions a tech startup must answer
Bob Reselman 02 Dec 2024Tech startups pitching investors for funding must quickly and convincingly present their business case. Prepare your answers to these five questions and you'll...
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What is Maven in Java? Crash course tutorial for beginners
Cameron McKenzie 05 Nov 2024Need to learn Apache Maven fast? This crash course Maven tutorial will quickly get you up to speed on the popular, open-source, Java build tool.
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