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Speed up HTML with a change from JPEG to SVG images
Vector images open the door for multiple benefits on HTML webpages. Consider SVGs instead of raster images to boost HTML speed and improve overall image clarity.
Replace master-slave terminology in your code
Software companies have found alternatives for master-slave terminology to describe their distributed systems. It's time for the rest of the IT world to do the same.
Best practices for RESTful paths and queries
Choose carefully for path and query parameters in URL design. Lackluster choices in the design phase can plague client resource access down the road.
Interview questions on GitHub you need to know
If you're a developer in search of a DevOps job, you'll need to address these Git and GitHub interview questions and answers. And don't forget about distributed version control systems either.
Don't jump all-in on serverless without consideration
Experts urge cautious optimism around serverless development. It has its benefits, but tools that don't work as expected and a developer learning curve can cause some problems.
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Get the most from Java Function interface with this example
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A quick look at inferred types and the Java var keyword
Cameron McKenzie 04 Feb 2019Here's a quick look at the Java var keyword and what it looks like when you use inferred types in your code.
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Compare, contrast your image recognition tool options
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Why developers don't stay in management for IT career change
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How your team will benefit when you hire a full stack developer
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How Atomist's Rod Johnson works with pull requests
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How to use Java's functional Consumer interface example
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Learn Java lambda syntax quickly with these examples
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