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Is Java slow? Compared to C++, it's faster than you think
If you find that Java is slower than other languages, such as C++, here's how to better compare the two and the major differences between compiled and interpreted languages. Continue Reading
Is it a mistake to teach Java as a first programming language?
Is it right to teach Java to students as an introductory programming language? If not, what are the alternatives to Java when it comes to learning how to code? Continue Reading
Meaning of inversion of control in Spring and Java: IoC explained
What is inversion of control, and why has inversion of control in Spring and Java become such a core development concept? Continue Reading
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Ten Jenkins quiz questions to test your install and config IQ
Here are 10 Jenkins questions designed to test your knowledge of the build tool. Think you know continuous integration well? Take this Jenkins quiz, and find out if you do. Continue Reading
The best web programming languages for development
Many technologies have emerged to facilitate browser-based development. Here, we look at those technologies in an effort to identify the best web programming languages of today. Continue Reading
The problem with bitcoin and blockchain technology
It's not just bitcoin's prodigious appetite -- it uses as much energy as the country of Slovenia. Security scares and long transaction times cast doubt on its viability.Continue Reading
Software ethics and why 'Uber developer' stains a professional resume
After all of the playboy antics of the CEO, along with the unethical practices of fingerprinting and geofencing, the term 'Uber developer' is a stain on any professional resume.Continue Reading
The right language for microservice orchestration and development
As organizations create a microservices-based component architecture, many wonder which programming language to choose for microservice orchestration.Continue Reading
Best programming languages for enterprise development
There's no shortage of choice when selecting the best programming languages for back-end apps. Learn what the ultimate decision depends on.Continue Reading
Why Java is the most popular programming language
Roger Smith examines why 20 years after its release, Java tops the TIOBE index as the most popular programming language.Continue Reading
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New to OpenStack: Learn these 5 cloud computing terms
Newcomers to OpenStack and the OpenStack conference will fit right in if they become familiar with these five cloud computing terms.Continue Reading
Node.js. gives new Jelastic 2.4 more deployment options
In this video, Jelastic's CTO discusses how its latest release includes Node.js and is set to help developers make fewer changes when deploying apps in the cloud.Continue Reading
Is Lambda affecting your Java performance?
Java champion Adam Bien discusses how Project Lambda is impacting Java performance.Continue Reading
The most exciting new parts of Java EE 7 and Java 8
Java author Adam Bien discusses business logic and software development in Java 7 and Java 8.Continue Reading
Software developers need not fear Lambda and the move to Java 8
Java champion Adam Bien discusses Lambda and the reasons not to fear the move to Java 8.Continue Reading