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Set your Bluesky handle to a custom domain name

One of the coolest features of Bluesky is the ability to set your domain name as your handle. Here's how you do it.

How to install Visual Studio Code for Java

What's your favorite IDE? Most Java developers say Eclipse or IntelliJ, but TypeScript and Python devs often say VS Code. Maybe it's time to give Visual Studio Code for Java a try?

How to run Jenkins in a Docker container

Jenkins is arguably the world's most popular open source CI/CD tool. Docker is the most popular containerization technology. Here's how to bring the two together.

How to set JAVA_HOME in Windows

How do programs that need Java find it on your operating system? They search for JAVA_HOME. Here's how to set it up on your Windows machine.

JavaScript, React and object-oriented programming

This tutorial ties together JavaScript, React and object-oriented programming to show developers how to use the React framework's powerful and flexible features and functions.

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How to delete a local Git branch
Cameron McKenzie 30 Jan 2025
Here's a quick example of how to delete local Git branches from your workstation without deleting remote branches in your GitHub or GitLab repos.
How to download and install Java 21 on Windows
Cameron McKenzie 06 Jan 2025
2024 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 ...
How to install Java 21 on Ubuntu
Cameron McKenzie 01 Jan 2025
Here'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 ...
The 5-second rule to create effective technical illustrations
Bob Reselman 12 Dec 2024
Like 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 ...
How to pitch to VCs: 5 questions a tech startup must answer
Bob Reselman 02 Dec 2024
Tech startups pitching investors for funding must quickly and convincingly present their business case. Prepare your answers to these five questions and you'll...
What is Maven in Java? Crash course tutorial for beginners
Cameron McKenzie 05 Nov 2024
Need 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.
Get started with Spring Boot 3 tutorial
Cameron McKenzie 01 Nov 2024
Need to learn Spring Boot 3? Want to quickly build a Spring Boot app with RESTful web services? This tutorial will help you create your first Spring Boot ...
Spring Boot file upload example
Cameron McKenzie 27 Oct 2024
Do you need to find a Spring Boot file upload that uses Ajax and works with Spring MVC web apps? This example uses HTML5 file input fields and a pure ...
Spring Boot and Swagger
Cameron McKenzie 25 Oct 2024
The easiest way to build, test and document RESTful APIs built with Spring Boot? Simply add Swagger to your Spring Boot project and let OpenAPI do it for you.
Pursuing the exit event: Why software startups aren't family businesses
Bob Reselman 24 Oct 2024
Launching a software startup is doable, but know what you're getting into with long-term goals. There are few mom-and-pop software shops for good reasons.