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Simple file uploads with Java Servlets and JSPs example
- TechTarget 20 Sep 2020 -
Create an HTML5 and PHP file upload form for Apache example
- TechTarget 20 Sep 2020 -
The Ajax file upload example with pure JavaScript
- TechTarget 20 Sep 2020
It's not that hard to perform a file upload with Java. The new Servlet and JSP API, along with HTML5 input form enhancements, make uploading a file with Java, both synchronously and asynchronously ...
It's easier than ever upload a file with PHP and HTML5 to an Apache web server. In this example, we show you how to create a PHP and HTML file upload component that will work in any browser, and ...
Need to perform an Ajax based file upload with pure JavaScript? This JavaScript file upload example gets the job done without the need for a JavaScript library like jQuery or Dojo. It's clean, it's ...
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Use the Struts jQuery plugin to simplify Ajax request cycles
- TechTarget 13 Sep 2020 -
How to perform a GitLab delete remote branch operation on a repository
- TechTarget 13 Sep 2020 -
Use .gitkeep to commit and push an empty Git folder or directory
- TechTarget 13 Sep 2020 -
Create your first RPA robot in UiPath Orchestrator
- TechTarget 13 Sep 2020 -
How developers in GitLab can merge branch into master
- TechTarget 31 Aug 2020 -
How to merge master into any branch in GitLab with examples
- TechTarget 21 Aug 2020 -
How to git clean untracked files
- TechTarget 14 Aug 2020
The Struts 2 Ajax template is deprecated, but the Strut jQuery plugin is a more than capable replacement. In this Struts jQuery tutorial we show you how to integrate Ajax calls into your modern ...
It's not exactly a straightforward process for developers to have GitLab delete remote branches. In this GitLab tutorial, we'll show you how to remove remote GitLab branches with examples.
What is the .gitkeep file? How do you commit and push empty Git folders? In this quick tutorial we'll explain why git is not pushing empty folders and how to fix it.
After your RPA program is coded, you will need to create a robot in UiPath Orcestrator so the robotic automation can me managed. This UiPath robot creation tutorial shows you how to do exactly that.
In this GitLab merge branch to master example, we explain why a GitLab merge into master is different from other operations, and how to accomplish this task with a GitLab master merge request.
There are two ways a developer can have GitLab merge master into a branch. One is to merge master into the branch on the client while the other is to perform a GitLab pull request. Here are some ...
Developers can use the git clean command to delete untracked files in a working tree and remove what they don't need from a local repository. Here is how to issue the command and some helpful tips ...
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Why developers won't be able to find the gitconfig file
- TechTarget 13 Aug 2020 -
A simple Struts 2 file upload example
- TechTarget 12 Aug 2020 -
Struts 2 development with the Eclipse IDE tutorial
- TechTarget 12 Aug 2020 -
How to rebase GitHub branches and commits
- TechTarget 12 Aug 2020 -
How to perform a Git clean up of branches and commits
- TechTarget 11 Aug 2020 -
The Apache Struts Hello World example
- TechTarget 09 Aug 2020 -
Apache Struts 2.5 example with no Struts config XML file
- TechTarget 09 Aug 2020 -
How to git push GitLab commits to origin with examples
- TechTarget 05 Aug 2020 -
An example of how to create and clone a GitLab repository
- TechTarget 05 Aug 2020 -
Fix "There isn't an Orchestrator present" error with the right UiPath Orchestrator URL
- TechTarget 05 Aug 2020 -
Why the const keyword in Java is not implemented
- TechTarget 04 Aug 2020 -
WildFly vs. JBoss EAP: How these Red Hat application servers differ
- TechTarget 03 Aug 2020 -
How to fix the UiPath invalid machine key error
- TechTarget 02 Aug 2020 -
An example hibernate.cfg.xml for MySQL 8 and Hibernate 5
- TechTarget 02 Aug 2020 -
3 ways to build a Hibernate SessionFactory with examples
- TechTarget 02 Aug 2020 -
How TUF can secure software systems from update vulnerabilities
01 Aug 2020 -
How to create and delete GitLab projects with examples
- TechTarget 30 Jul 2020 -
How to do a self-hosted install of GitLab on Ubuntu 20
- TechTarget 29 Jul 2020 -
The right MySQL persistence.xml example file for JPA 2.2 and Hibernate 5
- TechTarget 28 Jul 2020 -
How AI can help with requirements analysis tools
28 Jul 2020 -
How to edit the Ubuntu hosts file and ping a domain name locally
- TechTarget 28 Jul 2020 -
Quick fix to Git's fatal 'unable to access SSL certificate' error
- TechTarget 26 Jul 2020 -
This git worktree add example lets you never switch branches again
- TechTarget 15 Jul 2020 -
Examples of how to use the git log graph command
- TechTarget 05 Jul 2020 -
How to perform a shallow git clone
- TechTarget 04 Jul 2020 -
How to rename a GitHub repository
- TechTarget 03 Jul 2020 -
A step-by-step how to delete a GitHub repository tutorial
- TechTarget 03 Jul 2020 -
Create a GitHub repository with this step-by-step tutorial
- TechTarget 03 Jul 2020 -
Master the GitHub repository
- TechTarget 03 Jul 2020 -
Quickly create a git bare repo with init or clone
- TechTarget 03 Jul 2020 -
What is a bare git repository?
- TechTarget 03 Jul 2020 -
How to git clone on Ubuntu with GitLab and GitHub
- TechTarget 03 Jul 2020 -
How to add git submodules with ease example
- TechTarget 03 Jul 2020 -
How and when to perform a depth 1 git clone
- TechTarget 03 Jul 2020 -
How to clone from a git tag example
- TechTarget 03 Jul 2020 -
How to git clone a specific branch only
- TechTarget 02 Jul 2020 -
Basic GitLab Git commands every developer must know
- TechTarget 02 Jul 2020 -
How to use git submodules tutorial with examples
- TechTarget 02 Jul 2020 -
How to update Git submodules
- TechTarget 01 Jul 2020 -
How to remove git submodules
- TechTarget 01 Jul 2020 -
How to clone a git repository with submodules init and update
- TechTarget 01 Jul 2020 -
How to create Git submodules in GitHub and GitLab
- TechTarget 01 Jul 2020 -
The JPA and Hibernate CRUD operations example
- TechTarget 01 Jul 2020 -
A Bitnami WordPress stack installation and examination
- TechTarget 30 Jun 2020 -
How to create a UiPath Orchestrator process to run robots
- TechTarget 27 Jun 2020 -
How to publish to UiPath Orchestrator example
- TechTarget 27 Jun 2020 -
Make this UiPath Hello World example the first project in your RPA journey
- TechTarget 25 Jun 2020 -
How to list and show the git stash history
- TechTarget 09 Jun 2020 -
How to master the Git status command
- TechTarget 09 Jun 2020 -
How to set important Git config global properties
- TechTarget 08 Jun 2020 -
List and show Git config settings
- TechTarget 07 Jun 2020 -
Why the pull request process could work beyond development
05 Jun 2020 -
How set git config username and email fields in global and local configuration files
- TechTarget 04 Jun 2020 -
How to squash git commits example
- TechTarget 03 Jun 2020 -
A git stash name example: Easily pop or apply changes by name
- TechTarget 02 Jun 2020 -
Fix for the GitLab "Unable to locate package gitlab-ee" on Ubuntu 20
- TechTarget 02 Jun 2020 -
Where to find system, global and local Git config files on Windows and Ubuntu Linux
- TechTarget 01 Jun 2020 -
How to make multiple values per key in a Java map possible
- TechTarget 01 Jun 2020 -
Five git log oneline examples
- TechTarget 01 Jun 2020 -
How to Git rebase master onto any branch by example
- TechTarget 01 Jun 2020 -
How to Git rebase a branch to master example
- TechTarget 01 Jun 2020 -
How to create a UiPath trigger to schedule robotic processes automation
- TechTarget 01 Jun 2020 -
How to git shelve changes and save local files
- TechTarget 30 May 2020 -
A version 5 Hibernate SchemaExport example with the ServiceRegistry and Metadata
- TechTarget 27 May 2020 -
How to create brand identity at the command line
22 May 2020 -
Always move and rename Git files in an isolated commit
- TechTarget 18 May 2020 -
How to fix the 'HttpServlet not found' error in Eclipse
- TechTarget 30 Apr 2020 -
Tomcat vs WebSphere: How these application servers compare
- TechTarget 29 Apr 2020 -
Consider these developer volunteer opportunities during COVID-19
23 Apr 2020 -
Kubernetes 1.18 adds more power, addresses shortcomings
21 Apr 2020 -
Kubernetes adoption continues to rise, according to CNCF Survey 2019
20 Apr 2020 -
How to plot your Java developer career path
- TechTarget 15 Apr 2020 -
Quickly fix the MySQL MyISAM type SQLSyntaxErrorException for Hibernate
- TechTarget 01 Apr 2020 -
Go beyond Docker with WebAssembly on the server-side
30 Mar 2020 -
5 tips to improve remote work productivity
30 Mar 2020 -
The best Java frameworks for web application development of 2020
- TechTarget 26 Feb 2020 -
How to refactor a Java portlet application for a cloud-native future
- TechTarget 25 Feb 2020 -
Top 5 benefits of client-side rendering frameworks
- TechTarget 24 Feb 2020 -
Easy JavaScript performance optimization tips for a speedy site
- TechTarget 21 Feb 2020 -
Top 3 website performance issues and how to fix them
- TechTarget 21 Feb 2020 -
Why you should make kebab case a URL naming convention best practice
- TechTarget 07 Feb 2020 -
Why I consider the Lenovo T430 the best laptop value around
- TechTarget 06 Feb 2020 -
How a software development team can handle management battles
31 Jan 2020 -
Make 2020 the year of your programming side hustle
- TechTarget 08 Jan 2020 -
5 technology predictions for 2020
07 Jan 2020 -
TheServerSide's top articles from 2019
- TechTarget 30 Dec 2019 -
Master functional programming in Java with five interfaces
- TechTarget 23 Dec 2019 -
Clean, concise code considerations for Kotlin and Java
19 Dec 2019 -
Top 5 ways to deploy a WAR file to Tomcat
- TechTarget 18 Dec 2019 -
Why a TrackPoint keyboard is a great gift idea for ThinkPad lovers
- TechTarget 17 Dec 2019
Can't find the .gitconfig or gitconfig files on your system? It's possible that Git didn't create them. Here's how to find gitconfig on the filesystem and create the if it's not there.
In this Struts 2 file upload example I'll show you to take a local resource and upload it to a remote Java application server. All you need is a file, a browser and an Internet connection and the ...
The combination of Apache Struts and Eclipse makes for a powerful development environment. Learn how to integrate the two open source tools and get developing Java web applications quickly.
In this tutorial on how to rebase GitHub repositories, we will clone a repo, perform a rebase from master and to master, and push back to the remote GitHub server.
There comes a time where you must clean up Git branches, commits and the repository as a whole. Here we show you how to compact your Git repo and keep things clean.
Here's a simple Struts Hello World example for anyone interested in learning how to use the latest Struts 2.5 release. The Apache Struts Framework has come a long way in the last 20 years.
Learn to develop a modern Java web application with this Apache Struts 2.5 example. No Struts config XML files are required. This zero-config Struts example goes without!
When a local git repository is out of sync with the GitLab server, developers must git push GitLab commits to origin. Here is how to push the commits to origin and maintain successful development.
One of a developer's first tasks when they start with GitLab is to clone the GitLab repository. Here's how to create a GitLab repository and clone it from the server to a local machine.
Is the UiPath Assistant complaining that the UiPath Orchestrator URL is wrong? Here's how to fix the UiPath Orchestrator present at the indicated URL error.
Why is the const keyword in Java not implemented? It's part of the language, but it can't be used to make a variable constant. Learn more about const and why developers continue to ponder its usage ...
What's the difference between WildFly and JBoss EAP? That answer is 'not much.' But there are a few differentiating factors in the WildFly vs. JBoss debate you should be aware of.
Here's a quick fix to the UiPath Invalid Machine Key error. If you're having a problem connecting your RPA robots to Orchestrator from the Assistant, this solution will set you on the right path.
Hibernate 5 has updated dialects for various databases, and MySQL 8 has a special one of its own. Here's an example hibernate.cfg.xml for MySQL 8 for Hibernate 5 apps or newer.
If a developer uses the Hibernate core framework, they will need to build a SessionFactory before they can do any data persistence. As the name implies, the SessionFactory produces Hibernate ...
An emerging specification from CNCF looks to secure software systems thanks to the open source community and a focus on update vulnerabilities that limit the effects of a potential attack.
To get started with GitLab, you first need to create a GitLab project. And when you're finished, you might also want to delete a GitLab project. Here we show you how to both create and remove ...
This Git tutorial demonstrates how to install GitLab on Ubuntu 20. With a GitLab server installed locally on Ubuntu, a developer can enjoy GitLab without the cloud.
Old JDBC drivers and new MySQL 8 databases don't mesh. Here's an updated MySQL persistence.xml example file for those doing JPA and Hibernate development.
Functional requirements and user stories create the blueprint for software applications. A good set of requirements can simplify developer's work when they translate business ideas into working ...
Here's a quick video example of how to do an Ubuntu hosts file edit. This is useful for development and testing when a developer wants to mimic a production domain name locally.
Here's a quick fix to the Git 'unable to access GitHub or GitLab' SSL certificate settings error when you attempt to clone from GitHub or GitLab.
I was today years old when I learned you could have multiple git working trees active at the same time. The idea is simple. Imagine you have multiple branches and want to work on them all ...
In this git log graph example we demonstrate not only how the git log graph works, but also how to use a pretty switch to make it more readable.
This shallow git clone example shows you how to use the --depth switch to limit the git commit history pulled to your local machine.
Sometimes new business requirements will force a Git admin to rename a GitHub repository. Here's how to do it, and here's how it will impact existing users.
If you're ready to fly into the Danger Zone, then you're ready to follow these steps to delete a GitHub repository.
This step-by-step, create a GitHub repository create tutorial will show you how to create the cloud hosted Git repo that acts as the covererstone for all GitHub based Devops operations.
This GitHub repository tutorial will help subscribers to the popular cloud hosted Git offering understand the central concepts behind how GitHub based Devops works.
There are two ways to create a bare Git repo. The first is to do a bare Git clone, the second is to do a Git init bare. This git bare repo tutorial shows examples of both.
Why would anyone use a bare Git repository? Well, if you need to set up a share, remote server for commits, the git init bare command is your friend.
Are you working with Ubuntu? Do you need to perform an Ubuntu git clone operation? Here will will show you how to install Git on Ubuntu, clone, commit and even push to GitLab and GitHub.
This git submodule add example shows you all the steps required to create a git repo and add a new git submodule to it.
In this depth 1 git clone example, we walk you through the process of pulling only one commit and one branch back from your remote Git repo.
In this git tag clone example we demonstrate how to pull from a tag point in your git commit history. However, it comes with a catch, and that catch is a detached head.
Is there one specific branch git clone should target? In this git clone branch example we demonstrate how to git clone and ignore all but one specific branch.
To become proficient with GitLab, there are a few key Git and GitLab commands a developer needs to know. With these basic Git commands at the ready, GitLab matery is inevitable.
Wondering how to git submodule and logically link repositories together? If so, this git submodule tutorial with lots of examples is for you.
If your Git submodule is out of sync with the server, we can help. This git submodule update example shows you how to get the latest commits into your worktree.
https://youtu.be/6pGxk0B_Ino Steps to delete a git submodule The manner in which you remove a git submodule has changed since earlier versions of the tool, so there is a significant amount of ...
With the git submodule init and update command, you can clone a git repository along with all of the submodules as well. Although maybe the --recurse-submodules switch would be easier?
In this GitHub submodule add example we demonstrate how to take an independent GitHub repository, add a Git submodule and push back to the GitHub server.
There are many classes and interfaces that make up the JPA and Hibernate API, and the sheer volume of development options can overwhelm even the most seasoned software developer. But as complex and ...
Sometimes it's fun to see how components in open source projects are architected together. I installed a Bitnami WordPress stack onto my laptop Here I to see how the popular blogging platform works.
Want to run your RPA robots? Then you need to create a UiPath process. In this UiPath Orchestrator tutorial, we show you how to create processes and run unattended robots.
https://youtu.be/yWpJ6xZ9BKw UiPath Orchestrator runs in the cloud. UiPath Studio runs on a developer's desktop or laptop. And RPA robots typically run on a physical desktop computer as well. Which ...
The first step in every RPA journey must be the creation of a Hello World robot. In this UiPath Hello World example, we step you through the creation of your first automation app.
Show your shelved change history with git stash list and show.
To really understand distributed version control, you must master the Git status command and understand the working tree states upon which it reports.
One of the key files managing how your DVCS system works is the glboal Git config file. Here we show you the most important global gitconfig settings and uses.
If you are wondering how a variable is assigned a value in Git config use --list to inspect the gitconfig files.
The pull request process focuses on merit-based changed and an impartial review process to create improvements. It works well with open source software development. How would it fare in other areas ...
Before you can commit code, you must set the local or global git config username and email fields. In this global git config example we will show you how.
If you goal is to clean up your repository, this squash git commits example give you the motivation you need to clean up your feature and topic branches.
A developer needs to name git stash saves if they want to easily identify them in the future. Here's how to do both a git stash with name apply and a git stash pop by name.
If you're doing a self-hosted GitLab Ubuntu 20 install and you hit the "Unable to locate package gitlab-ee" error, here's the solution to fix the problem.
Ubuntu, Linux and Windows Git configuration files are an unwieldy mess. Or at least is seems that way when you realize it's contained in three uniquely named files and spread across three or four ...
Need to add multiple values to a key in a Java HashMap but can't figure out how to do it? Here are three examples of how to solve the multiple values per key problem in Java.
Save time and effort when inspecting your commit history with the git log --oneline command.
If you think you need to git rebase master to a branch like develop or release, this tutorial will guide your way, while also letting you know of potential dangers.
This Git rebase a branch to master example will show you how to clean up your commit history and sync with the latest master commit.
How do you schedule UiPath trigger? Time based and queue based are the two ways to run uattended UiPath robots. In UiPath time trigger example we demonstrate the former.
How can a developer unshelve and shelve git changes? Or how about a git shelve equivalent like what IntelliJ has? Let's set the record straight on the git shelve and stash debate.
The manner in which you create a version 5 Hibernate SchemaExport object is markedly different than earlier versions of the framework. But it's not overwhelmingly difficult. Here's how you do it. ...
How can an organization utilize the command line to create brand identity? Software developers spend hours working in the command line. Take advantage of these eyeballs and create a tool that's ...
Will there be a need to move or rename a Git file while you refactor your code? If so, don't mix code changes with file changes. Move and rename Git files in a separate commit.
Have you run into the HttpServlet not found error? This tutorial will show you how to quickly fix this annoying Eclipse error message in three easy steps.
When it comes to Java application server comparisons, there isn't a starker contrast between two offerings than Apache Tomcat and IBM WebSphere. Right off the bat, let's clear up some ...
As COVID-19 continues to affect the planet, there's an abundance of developer volunteer opportunities that can help health professionals and everyday people get through the global pandemic.
Kubernetes is no doubt a powerful technology, but it has its shortcomings. For example, debugging under Kubernetes has always been a challenge. When it started out, Kubernetes was intended to run ...
Kubernetes is a game-changing technology in the world of container orchestration. Its adoption has seen a meteoric rise in production use since its release in 2014. A 2019 survey conducted by the ...
Are you a software developer with a bit of downtime on your hands? Here are three easy ways to keep busy while nurturing your Java developer career path.
There's nothing worse for a developer than an SQLException in Hibernate and JPA. And there's nothing more annoying than when the SQLException happens before any of the persistence code even runs. ...
Docker changed the way services and applications are designed, implemented and deployed. Before Docker, applications and services had to work cooperatively on the same machine. Sometimes they did, ...
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 seem like a welcome change but after ...
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 browser-based clients. If you want to distance ...
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.
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 architecture can be advantageous as ...
JavaScript can deliver highly interactive websites that actively engage the user in a way HTML alone never could. However, the increased engagement levels come with a performance cost that can ...
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 fixed if the developers and designers ...
They say there are only two difficult challenges in the world of computer programming: Synchronizing the invalidation of a distributed tertiary and quaternary cache; and What to name things. Given ...
Looking for an affordable used laptop? Check out the Lenovo T430. It's the best used laptop value around.
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 delivered by a given date. The reason ...
Don't keep your programming side hustle on the backburner anymore. Find the time to put some work into your passion project and reinvigorate your programming creativity when you're not on the job.
As the old saying goes, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." I find this saying to be particularly true when it comes to technology. Even though it's become more complex, the ...
From Git to the speed of the OpenJDK, here's a look at some of the most popular topics of 2019 on TheServerSide.com.
Many developers get intimidated when they look at all the new APIs that accept lambda expressions as arguments, and wonder how they'll ever figure out which Java function to use and what the proper ...
Have you ever thought to replace the Java programming language with another? Well, an alternative with some buzz is Kotlin. While it remains to be seen if the programming language will overcome ...
If you want to develop web applications and Apache Tomcat is your target web server, you need to know how to deploy WAR files to Tomcat so you can see if your applications function at runtime. Here ...
Lenovo ThinkPads are one of the most commonly used laptops for enterprise software developers. They are well made, have a reputation for being durable and capable of taking a good deal of abuse, ...