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• Java command-line interface tools every JDK developer should know

  These five JDK tools -- javac, javap, jstat, jdeps and jar -- should be on the must-know list for every developer to help comprehend the underlying code in a project. Continue Reading

• The top Java deployment tools to use on your next project

  Java application deployment tools such as Maven and Gradle can be beneficial for your IT team. Compare those and other options, along with frameworks, to ease this process. Continue Reading

• JDBC in Java: 5 facts to know before you begin

  Are you new to Java programming? Here are five interesting facts about the JDBC API and what you need to know about it to ease your development pathway. Continue Reading

• How to create a private GitHub repository example

  The private repository feature is now available in the GitHub free tier. Here's how to create and clone a repository without error messages to derail development. Continue Reading

• Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)

  Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) is an API packaged with the Java SE edition that makes it possible to connect from a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to external, relational database systems. Continue Reading

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• Master Git basics and branch into DVCS

  This Git guide focuses on some of the most basic information and tips. With a solid foundation, developers will be better equipped to get the most out of Git and Github.Continue Reading

• Java virtual machine (JVM)

  A Java virtual machine (JVM), an implementation of the Java Virtual Machine Specification, interprets compiled Java binary code (called bytecode) for a computer's processor (or "hardware platform") so that it can perform a Java program's ...Continue Reading

• Use entropy as a service to bolster your security

  Cryptographic keys help improve security in your enterprise. Consider entropy as a way to safeguard your data and prevent hackers from picking your locks with faulty keys.Continue Reading

• Five RESTful web service client examples for developers

  Explore your web service client invocation options with these five examples that enable developers to perform this task at any stage of development.Continue Reading

• Use Tomcat, Eclipse to create a JAX-RS REST web service

  Use this step-by-step tutorial with an example rock-paper-scissors game to understand how to create and take advantage of RESTful web services with Eclipse and Tomcat.Continue Reading

• Follow this Java screen scraper example to aggregate content

  Follow this JSoup example of screen scraping to aggregate data from live webpages, and generate results that can be easily identified and organized.Continue Reading

• Java

  Java is a widely used programming language expressly designed for use in the distributed environment of the internet.Continue Reading

• Find the right model for developing AI applications

  Developing AI apps isn't a walk in the park. Here's a guideline on how it differs from traditional application development and what your IT teams need to be aware of.Continue Reading

• Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

  The Java Runtime Environment (JRE), also known as Java Runtime, is the part of the Java Development Kit (JDK) that contains and orchestrates the set of tools and minimum requirements for executing a Java application.Continue Reading

• RESTful parameters antipattern considerations for queries, paths

  Choose carefully for path and query parameters in URL design. Lackluster choices in the design phase can plague client resource access down the road.Continue Reading