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Java performance tuning

• 6 top webpage performance metrics to monitor

  Webpage performance is paramount for digital success. To monitor webpage performance, use these top six metrics.  Continue Reading

• Take advantage of these 5 benefits of server-side rendering

  From performance improvements to browser compatibility, here are five reasons why you should use server-side rendering technologies in your next web project.  Continue Reading

• Convert JPEG to SVG to improve webpage performance

  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.  Continue Reading

• New distributed tracing API completes the feedback loop

  As apps get moved to the cloud and software has no fixed address, tracing and troubleshooting are challenges. However, a new distributed tracing API promises to simplify things.  Continue Reading

• Trying to make DevOps work? Learn how Nike just did it.

  Many organizations struggle as they transition to DevOps. But it can be a challenge making DevOps work. Here we look at how Nike applied DevOps principles and made DevOps work for them.  Continue Reading

• How to solve JavaScript and Java performance issues

  Given the complexity of client side user interfaces, along with the often limited processing power of many mobile devices, finding out ways to address JavaScript and Java performance challenges is a priority.  Continue Reading

• Changing lives through improved application performance

  Find out how Cure.org improved application performance management to fine tune their website, increase donations, and make a difference around the world.  Continue Reading

• Is crowdsourcing bug fixes the next big wave in quality assurance testing?

  Learn how crowd sourcing can incentivize the development of bug fixes and new features for open source software.  Continue Reading

• Addressing the SPI performance issues you don't realize you already have

  New frameworks like Angular and Ember make creating applications with a single-page-interface (SPI) easier than ever. But quite often the performance feedback never gets back to the server, especially given the fact that all of that code runs on the...  Continue Reading

• A new approach to condensing data leads to a 99% compression rate

  Given the enormous thirst for data, coupled with the finite existence of copper and fiber optic cables that link clients and servers together, the need for powerful compression algorithms is self-evident. Has XLABS solved the problem with a 99% rate...  Continue Reading

• Rethink your tooling: How to make the DevOps promise a reality

  Many organizations have struggled with breaking down the wall between development and operations. Tools are not the solution to every problem that faces DevOps integration, but they can help to make the DevOps promise a reality. Is it time to ...  Continue Reading

• Will ObjectLayout's StructuredArrays finally solve the Java performance problem?

  Java performance has greatly improved over the years, but getting true, linear scalability has always been a problem, largely due to the way data collections are handled in memory. However, new approaches to memory management are being developed, ...  Continue Reading

• Will value types and structured arrays be Java 9's cap feather?

  Scalability and performance are always issues that dog the Java platform. But with so many lessons learned from languages like Scala and Clojure, will Java 9 take on these scalability issues by introducing immutable types like structured arrays and ...  Continue Reading

• Seven ways to optimize mobile apps for improved performance

  While many organizations have been developing mobile apps for years, making sure those apps are optimized in such a way that will improve performance is still a challenge. Here we look at seven simple ways organizations can optimize their mobile ...  Continue Reading

• Choosing the right log aggregator to mine your performance data

  To maintain and improve an existing system, being able to read and understand log files is an absolute requirement. Here we look at how various logging technologies compare with each other.  Continue Reading

• Top five reasons why Scala might not be the right choice for your next project

  There is a time and a place for everything, but is it the right time to use Scala in your next project? Sometimes sober second thought is a good thing, so if you're thinking about moving to Scala, here are a few warnings you might want to heed.  Continue Reading

• Pros, cons of moving from Swing to JavaFX: UI tools a plus

  In this Q&A, Lynden Inc. senior software architect Rob Terpilowski explains why his team found JavaFX provided richer UI tools than Swing.  Continue Reading

• Testing strategies and mobile monitoring are keys to the mobile ALM process

  Taking advantage of mobile opportunities means creating testing strategies that include mobile monitoring. Together, these form the keys to the mobile ALM process.  Continue Reading

• Optimizing app performance in a cloud computing environment

  To optimize application performance in cloud computing environments, special tools are needed to track transactions beyond the physical server.  Continue Reading

• The Craigslist Dilemma: A case study for big data and NoSQL solutions

  It's hard to imagine just how many postings Craigslist has handled over the years, and if you were in charge of archiving those posts and storing them for compliance, you'd need a 'big data' solution. So how does Craigslist manage all of their data,...  Continue Reading

• Application lifecycle management: Best practices for improving the deployment process

  Nothing is more visible to both clients and senior management than an applications that doesn't work. And the risk for failure is never higher than it is the moment after deployment. So how do you ensure deployment always goes smoothly. There is no ...  Continue Reading

• Optimizing the performance of distributed SOA architectures

  In service oriented architectures (SOA), there is no guarantee as to where a given service might be located. If applications invoke multiple services that are hosted in different locations, this can trigger problems with latency. In this article we ...  Continue Reading

• What's the big IDE? Comparing Eclipse and NetBeans

  The Java community has long debated the best IDE. Is it Eclipse or NetBeans? These are the two most popular among TherServerSide.com readers.  Continue Reading

• Scaling Web applications with Scala, Clojure and Groovy

  Scaling Web applications written in Java can be difficult due to thread concurrency and locking issues. However, immutable peripheral languages like Scala, Groovy, and Clojure can make scaling up more feasible.  Continue Reading

• Has Computer Programming Really Changed Much Since Lovelace's Time?

  Everyone always talks about these new computer programming languages, and how great one is over the other. But really, has computer programming really changed that much over time?  Continue Reading

• Applying control theory concepts in software applications

  Control theory is a discipline originated in mathematics and engineering science but was adopted also in psychology, social sciences and other research domains. It deals with influencing the behaviour of dynamical systems. In this article it is ...  Continue Reading