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• A simple Java 8 Predicate lambda interface with examples

  Use this Java Predicate example to help developers learn lambdas, expand functional programming and reduce code verbosity in their environment. Continue Reading

• How to run Java preview features such as JDK 13 text blocks

  Follow these five steps to enable the JDK 13 text blocks as part of the preview features in the latest Java release and use multi-line String literal in your code. Continue Reading

• Ideas on how to hold a successful code hackathon

  Want to host a hackathon? Here are some ideas on what a company can do to host an event that solves problems and reenergizes the organization. Just don't forget the food. Continue Reading

• A Jenkins tutorial for beginners with examples

  If you're ready to try Jenkins, this quick start tutorial lays out the specific steps you'll need to take to download and install the CI tool on your local machine. Continue Reading

• 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

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  • embedded Tomcat
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  • Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
  • Java virtual machine (JVM)

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  • Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
  • Java Development Kit (JDK)
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• 5 steps for an easy JDK 13 install on Ubuntu

  Follow these five steps for an easy Java 13 installation on Ubuntu, and don't forget to set JAVA_HOME and the PATH variables.Continue Reading

• embedded Tomcat

  An embedded Tomcat server consists of a single Java web application along with a full Tomcat server distribution, packaged together and compressed into a single JAR, WAR or ZIP file.Continue Reading

• Guide to practicing cloud-native development

  In this guide, learn about cloud-native development -- what it is, how vendors try to exploit it and how to bring it to life with the help of a DevOps environment.Continue Reading

• Cloud marketplace as a service creates new dev possibilities

  A neutral cloud marketplace would allow developers to pick and choose applications, without the constraints of one cloud. What could that mean for you?Continue Reading

• Step-by-step Jenkins Tomcat deploy of a WAR file

  You can use Jenkins to deploy a WAR file to a container in your environment in four easy steps. Follow along to learn how to push your Jenkins pipeline to deploy to Tomcat.Continue Reading

• Top Java programming tools used in application development

  There's a multitude of Java tools that help the software development process. Here's a list of Java tools and technologies that every programmer should be aware of.Continue Reading

• Step-by-step Maven Tomcat WAR file deploy example

  Five simple steps are all that's needed to deploy WAR files with the Tomcat-Maven plugin. Use the following steps for a successful deployment in your environment.Continue Reading

• HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

  HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is a text-based approach to describing how content contained within an HTML file is structured.Continue Reading

• How to install the JDK on Windows and set up JAVA_HOME

  You have options when it comes to JDK installations on Windows and Linux. Here are some helpful tips to ensure a proper install and why JAVA_HOME can be helpful.Continue Reading

• How to use Spring Boot application.properties file to externalize configuration

  Don't wait to externalize data in your Spring configuration any longer. Master the application.properties file with this example to get more from your data.Continue Reading