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Compare these top 6 Java IDEs for development

Find the Java IDE that best fits your development needs. Compare these options from Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ, JDeveloper, BlueJ and EclipseJ to see which one makes the most sense.

Eclipse launches Theia IDE building platform

The Eclipse Foundation's Theia framework for building desktop and cloud IDEs has the potential to be as big as the initial release of the Eclipse IDE itself nearly 20 years ago.

How to get a COVID-19 application developed quickly

Application developers with skills and an idea could design an app to combat the virus. Follow these insights to effectively design and deploy a coronavirus-related app.

Developers: Volunteer for projects fighting COVID-19

What resources can developers offer to go against COVID-19? Explore some promising developer volunteer and open source project opportunities to see how you can help.

5 non-Jenkins CI tools for Java developers

In need of an alternative to Jenkins as part of a CI/CD environment? Consider options from Atlassian, GitLab, Spinnaker, JetBrains and CloudBees to see if they would be a better fit for development teams.

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Go beyond Docker with WebAssembly on the server-side
Bob Reselman 30 Mar 2020
Docker changed the way services and applications are designed, implemented and deployed. Before Docker, applications and services had to work cooperatively on ...
5 tips to improve remote work productivity
Bob Reselman 30 Mar 2020
As more people work from home as a result of COVID-19, employees used to the onsite work life will need to adapt to the remote work lifestyle. At first, it can...
The best Java frameworks for web application development of 2020
Cameron McKenzie 26 Feb 2020
Client-side JavaScript frameworks are all the rage, but they aren't always the right answer if you want to deliver a web-based experience for your ...
How to refactor a Java portlet application for a cloud-native future
Cameron McKenzie 25 Feb 2020
While the past may have been all about the development of Java portlet applications, the future is cloud-native. Here is how to bridge the two together.
Top 5 benefits of client-side rendering frameworks
Cameron McKenzie 24 Feb 2020
As the name of this site implies, we're big advocates of server-side technologies. But we also recognize that integrating client-side technologies into the web...
Easy JavaScript performance optimization tips for a speedy site
Cameron McKenzie 21 Feb 2020
JavaScript can deliver highly interactive websites that actively engage the user in a way HTML alone never could. However, the increased engagement levels come...
Top 3 website performance issues and how to fix them
Cameron McKenzie 21 Feb 2020
It's amazing how even in 2020, you can visit an established organization's homepage, only to encounter serious website performance issues that could easily be ...
Why you should make kebab case a URL naming convention best practice
Cameron McKenzie 07 Feb 2020
They say there are only two difficult challenges in the world of computer programming: Synchronizing the invalidation of a distributed tertiary and quaternary ...
Why I consider the Lenovo T430 the best laptop value around
Cameron McKenzie 06 Feb 2020
Looking for an affordable used laptop? Check out the Lenovo T430. It's the best used laptop value around.
How a software development team can handle management battles
Bob Reselman 31 Jan 2020
Here’s how it usually goes. A project manager or product owner relays word from someone higher up the corporate food chain that a piece of software needs to be...