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Fix these 10 common examples of the RuntimeException in Java

Don't let the occurrence of a RuntimeException in Java bring your code to a standstill. Here are 10 examples of how to avoid runtime exceptions in Java.

Fix the 5 most common types of runtime errors in Java

The key to bug-free code is an awareness of the most common types of runtime errors in Java, along with the knowledge of how to avoid them.

Fix the top 10 most common compile time errors in Java

Flummoxed why your Java code won't compile? Here are the 10 most commonly encountered Java compile errors, along with the fixes that will get your code working in no time.

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Some people want independence even if it sacrifices the security of a salaried position. Consider these criteria to see if being a freelance developer is the right choice for you.

5 tech trends that foretell the future of Java in 2022

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Five best Scrum Master certifications for Agile professionals
Darcy DeClute 19 Mar 2022
Whether you are hiring for a career position or just trying to build your resume, this list of the top 5 best professional Scum Master certifications to have ...
Noon is neither 12am nor 12pm
Cameron McKenzie 14 Feb 2022
The terms 12am and 12pm make no logical sense. Neither one is noon or midnight. Remove the 12am vernacular from your applications. Users will thank you.
Node.js file upload example with Ajax and JavaScript
Cameron McKenzie 07 Feb 2022
The Node.js file upload process is made easy with libraries like 'fs' and 'formidable.' In this JavaScript and Node.js file upload example, we show you how to ...
Lessons learned from the Log4j 2 vulnerability
Joseph Ottinger 25 Jan 2022
The Log4j 2 vulnerability was a black eye for the Java community. Here's how to protect yourself today, and how the community can protect itself in the future.
Why is Bootstrap's grid system 12 columns wide?
Cameron McKenzie 25 Jan 2022
Ever wonder why they created a 12-column Bootstrap grid system, and not 10 or 15? It's the same reason there's 60 seconds in a minute, or 360 degrees in a ...
Rest vs GraphQL: Performance and ease of use comparisons
Bob Reselman 23 Jan 2022
The problem with RESTful web services that use JSON or XML as a data exchange is bloat and verbosity. Compare REST vs GraphQL performance if you want to ...
Why do we use ./ (dot slash) to run Linux scripts?
Cameron McKenzie 21 Jan 2022
Ever wonder why you need a ./ before a Unix shell script or command of your own in order to run it? Here's what the Linux dot slash does and why Unix systems ...
Principle of least privilege examples and best practices
Cameron McKenzie 19 Jan 2022
We see examples of the principle of least privilege everywhere in our daily lives. What does the principle of least privilege mean as applied to security in ...
Quickly set up GitHub SSH example
Cameron McKenzie 16 Jan 2022
Here's a very quick example of how to setup GitHub SSH keys and use them to perform Git clone, push and pull commands over a securely configured SSH connection.
How to install Apache's Web Server on Windows 10
Cameron McKenzie 15 Jan 2022
Let me step you though the installation of Apache's Web Server on Windows 10. You'll learn how to install Apache 2.4 on Windows, and avoid common httpd config ...