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Understanding the 7 principles of functional programming

Java and C++ ushered in object-oriented programming, but now Python and JavaScript popularize functional programming. These seven principles of functional programming explain why.

Constructor injection vs. setter injection in Spring Boot

Ever wonder what the difference is between setter and constructor injection in Spring Boot? Here's a deep dive into the benefits and drawbacks of both.

Connect Java apps to ChatGPT using OpenAI and Spring Boot

AI and machine learning are not purely the domain of Python. This Spring Boot tutorial will show you how to connect your Java apps to ChatGPT in no time.

Agile estimation: Predicting the unpredictable

Agile teams' overreliance on estimates detracts from the overall goal to deliver value to the customer. Avoid these agile estimation pitfalls in your software development efforts.

Know these top 5 Scrum antipatterns

Embrace sprints, set clear goals, engage with customers -- these behaviors and others will help your teams avoid common Scrum antipatterns.

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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.
SQLite3 Basics: Create tables and insert records
Cameron McKenzie 21 Oct 2024
The SQLite3 command line interface makes it incredibly easy to create databases, configure tables, delete records and even get status updates on the state of ...
How to install SQLite on Windows
Cameron McKenzie 20 Oct 2024
SQLite is as easy to install on Windows as it is to use. Simply download the precompiled binaries and tools from sqlite.org, extract them to a sensible folder ...
Do AI capabilities enhance or impair human cognition?
Bob Reselman 15 Oct 2024
AI has many benefits and uses, but we should be cautious where there is potential crossover in which AI capabilities undercut human learning abilities and ...
What is JDBC's full form?
Cameron McKenzie 10 Oct 2024
Some argue the full form of JDBC is Java Database Connectivity, while others argue it is a trademarked term and doesn't actually stand for anything. So which ...