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• 8 tech jobs that don't require coding

  Looking for an IT job that doesn't involve coding? These eight tech roles are important in any organization, with no programming required. Continue Reading

• Agile versus Scrum: What's the difference?

  What's the difference between Agile and Scrum? What are their similarities? Learn how to compare and contrast these two popular software development frameworks and methodologies. Continue Reading

• How to communicate effectively in the workplace

  Don't bury the lead. Grab your audience's attention early. Be graceful when others disagree. These and other tips will help you communicate more effectively with your peers. Continue Reading

• What are checked vs. unchecked exceptions in Java?

  Understand the difference between checked and unchecked exceptions in Java, and learn how to handle these problem conditions properly and gracefully. Continue Reading

• Either log or rethrow Java exceptions, but never do both

  When an exception occurs in your Java code, you can log it or you can rethrow it -- but don't do both. Here's why you must avoid that exception handling antipattern. Continue Reading

• 7 tips to choose the right Java library

  Your application is only as secure and reliable as the external libraries you use. Here's a list of the top 7 things to consider when choosing a software library for your project.Continue Reading

• An example of how suppressed exceptions in Java work

  Don't ignore suppressed exceptions. In this quick tutorial we show you how to anticipate when code will throw suppressed exceptions, along with the best practices to handle them.Continue Reading

• A simple 'try with resources' in Java example

  Java's 'try-with-resources' exception handling feature can help you write better, more effective Java code. Here's a quick example of the try with resources construct in action.Continue Reading

• Fix these 10 common examples of the RuntimeException in Java

  Don't let the occurrence of a RuntimeException in Java bring your code to a standstill. Here are 10 examples of how to avoid runtime exceptions in Java.Continue Reading

• Fix the 5 most common types of runtime errors in Java

  The key to bug-free code is an awareness of the most common types of runtime errors in Java, along with the knowledge of how to avoid them.Continue Reading

• Fix the top 10 most common compile time errors in Java

  Flummoxed why your Java code won't compile? Here are the 10 most commonly encountered Java compile errors, along with the fixes that will get your code working in no time.Continue Reading

• Why you must avoid ScrumBut at all costs

  How do Scrum and ScrumBut compare? Darcy DeClute explains why ScrumBut is bad, and how you can avoid this Agile anti-pattern and stay true to Scrum's core principles.Continue Reading

• Ageism in software engineering is still a problem

  Many developers want to program right up to retirement, but the reality of age discrimination unfairly hampers their career plans. Here's how to pitch experience as an asset.Continue Reading

• Problems with Java modules still plague developers

  The Java Platform Module System promised to fix the missteps of the past. Unfortunately, it has repeated the problems that plagued OSGi and JBoss Modules.Continue Reading

• 3 simple Java Hello World examples

  Are you a developer who's new to Java? Here are three ways to write a Hello World program in Java on Eclipse and get started with the popular programming language.Continue Reading

• How enterprises are building inclusive language in code

  Inclusive language in code is just one step towards a diverse community, but it's a good place to start. It's a conversation more and more open source enterprises are tackling.Continue Reading

• How do microservices API gateways aid monolith migrations?

  How do you move a set of REST resources to microservices? One way is to use an API gateway. Follow this example to learn how migrate to microservices-oriented architecture.Continue Reading

• Your near-zero downtime microservices migration pattern

  The possibility of extended downtime is a common reason to avoid a migration to microservices. Learn how to minimize downtime with this monolith-to-microservices migration pattern.Continue Reading

• 5 Java performance profiling tips to help tune your JVM

  Check out these Java performance tips, such as which profiling tool to use, what data you need to save as part of your CI/CD pipeline and how to incorporate AI.Continue Reading

• What's in a name? What developers can expect in Jakarta EE 9

  What Oracle called the Java EE API is now called Jakarta EE API under the Eclipse Foundation. Here's what developers can expect in the Jakarta EE 9 release.Continue Reading

• Why GitHub renamed its master branch to main

  The GitHub master branch is no more. Developers used to think it was untouchable, but that's not the case. Here's why GitHub made the switch from master branch to main branch.Continue Reading

• RPA skills in demand as organizations eye better engagement

  RPA developer skills are among the most valuable on any resume. Here's why organizations seek out developers with these skills and what returns RPA can deliver to an enterprise.Continue Reading

• 5 helpful tips to reduce webpage load time, improve performance

  Nobody wants to wait for a webpage to load. Follow these tips to reduce website load time and improve the user experience for a better online persona.Continue Reading

• How COVID-19 created a demand for COBOL basics

  An uptick in COBOL interest stems from its presence in entrenched, legacy government apps, such as unemployment or apps for emergency loans. A rush to use these apps at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic reminded us all that COBOL remains a force in...Continue Reading

• Create your first RPA robot in UiPath Orchestrator

  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.Continue Reading

• How to manage the rise in developer responsibilities

  Corporate developers wield more power today than ever before. As such, this power must be offset by checks and balances that create a strong dev environment for everyone in the enterprise.Continue Reading

• How to edit the Ubuntu hosts file and ping a domain name locally

  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.Continue Reading

• How to create a UiPath Orchestrator process to run robots

  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.Continue Reading

• The Ben Franklin Effect and software developer career advice

  Are you a new programmer in need of a quick and simple way to blend in with your team? Here's some career advice from none other than Benjamin Franklin that might help you do just that.Continue Reading

• 3 developer backup strategies for unplanned downtime

  What should a developer do during downtime? These three housekeeping tasks should be performed regularly and will keep your data protected in case of an emergency.Continue Reading

• Work from home tips from distributed development teams during COVID-19

  The distributed dev community often works remotely. Pick up these approaches, such as an asynchronous schedule and video collaboration, to be productive and in sync while the whole team works from home.Continue Reading

• 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

• 5 tips to reduce webpage weight and improve user experience

  A slow landing page makes a bad first impression for any potential website visitor. Here are five tips to improve the page and increase page load speeds.Continue Reading

• CSS performance optimization in 5 easy steps

  Here are five CSS performance tips to help you avoid website performance problems.Continue Reading

• Don't ever put a non-Java LTS release into production

  Development teams should avoid non-long-term support releases at all costs. Pay attention to the Java release cycle to make sure your updates are supported.Continue Reading

• Why AI application development isn't as far away as you think

  The distance between application development and AI development continues to narrow. Here's how to integrate AI into your app dev and get more value out of your data.Continue Reading

• Java video games, like Minecraft, keep the language popular

  The next generation of Java developers can learn the ins and outs of the language through an unlikely source: video games such as Minecraft.Continue Reading

• You need more than web app security to stop API attacks

  API and web application vulnerabilities may share some common traits, but it's where they differ that hackers will target.Continue Reading

• Microsoft vs. IBM: A major shift in Java support

  Once an afterthought in the Java community, Microsoft has seemingly overtaken IBM as the preeminent advocate among developers at the Oracle Code One conference.Continue Reading

• Follow these best practices on how to write clean code in Java

  Follow these three best practices to write clean Java code and help make your application development simple and painless for all parties involved in the process.Continue Reading

• 5 Java test frameworks and tools JDK developers must know

  Java testing tools can ensure you release a product that's been carefully examined for bugs and errors. Here are five frameworks that can lighten that testing burden.Continue Reading

• How to write a Git commit message properly with examples

  Follow these rules for writing clear and concise git commit messages that allow other developers to find and follow your commit history without any hassle.Continue Reading

• Help your developers create a better IT security model

  Developers need to be comfortable with their tools to create a strong security model in an organization. Don't overlook these areas or credentials can end up in the wrong hands.Continue Reading

• Encrypted computing approaches practical app development

  A new technology could make it easier to write apps that don't have to decrypt data and, therefore, improve security without a compromise made for development.Continue Reading

• Detect attacker intent with Elasticsearch security plugins

  Harden your enterprise with security plugins for Elasticsearch that target hacker behaviors, patterns and goals to limit issues, and keep your information safe.Continue Reading

• Get these benefits when you simplify a WebSphere Portal URL

  If your Portal URL displays the tired /wps/portal preamble in the browser's location bar, it's time to perform Portal URL simplification and change it.Continue Reading

• Manage Jenkins vulnerabilities via Security Advisory page

  The Jenkins Security Advisory maintains a list of vulnerable plugins and ways to fix issues that may otherwise hamper your environment. Keep a close eye on it for your well-being.Continue Reading

• An independent contractor software developer cash flow guide

  Cash management is a big part of your role as an independent software developer. Learn how to properly manage your funds and cash flow with these tips.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

• Want a private GitHub repository? It comes with a catch

  Want a private GitHub repo? You can now create one with a basic account, but the feature set is somewhat limited.Continue Reading

• How to use the Jenkins Git Plugin: Tips and tricks

  Being able to pull from a source code repository is a given, but here are five features the Jenkins Git Plugin makes available to your build jobs that you didn't even know were there.Continue Reading

• Tough sample DevOps interview questions and answers to tackle

  Interested in applying for that DevOps engineer position? Then take a look at these tough, sample DevOps interview questions and answers, and see how well you are prepared.Continue Reading

• Tough sample Jenkins interview questions and answers for DevOps engineers

  Applying for an engineering job where continuous integration is part of the description? Here are 10 tough Jenkins interview questions to prepare you for the DevOps engineering interview.Continue Reading

• Step-by-step SOAP web services example in Java using Eclipse

  There was a time when creating a SOAP web service was an arduous task. In this step-by-step SOAP web services example in Java using Eclipse, let's show how times have changed.Continue Reading

• A git reset hard example: An easy way to undo local commits and shift head

  For those looking to undo a commit, the easiest way to do it is by using the git reset hard command. It's the easy way to reset the HEAD, the index and the working tree as well.Continue Reading

• Spring MVC tutorial: How Spring Boot web MVC makes Java app development easy

  Spring Boot has provided an opinionated approach to developing microservices. In this Spring MVC tutorial, we show how Spring Boot has changed Java web development as well.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

• Everything to know about overcoming digital transformation challenges

  As organizations adopt new technologies, like blockchain, IoT devices and deep learning, strategies must be developed to address inevitable digital transformation challenges.Continue Reading

• Migrations to Oracle's Java SE 9 platform may be delayed

  Oracle did a great job getting Java SE 9 released earlier this year, but modularity and various smaller updates may not be enough to get users to quickly migrate to JDK 9.Continue Reading

• Cloud-native apps push static code analysis tools to the limit

  The distributed nature of a cloud-native architecture, with microservices deployed to a multitude of containers, can test the limits of static code analysis tools.Continue Reading

• Containers and microservices complicate cloud-native security

  As microservices-based applications are deployed to a sea of Docker containers, mitigating against cloud-native security issues is becoming a struggle.Continue Reading

• Cloud-native tooling for managing loosely coupled systems evolving

  How does an organization manage loosely coupled systems built with containers and microservices? Apprenda's Sinclair Schuller discusses how tools are evolving.Continue Reading

• React and Angular frameworks speeding up JavaScript performance

  New JavaScript frameworks, like React and Angular, are changing the way web and mobile UIs are developed, with performance being one of their strongest traits.Continue Reading

• Effective DevOps hinges on automating a continuous delivery pipeline

  Many organizations struggle with bringing development and operations together, only to realize that effective DevOps means successfully automating a continuous delivery pipeline.Continue Reading

• Continuous delivery book asserts automation is key to effective DevOps

  While interviewing Eberhard Wolff about his practical continuous delivery book, it's clear that effective DevOps adoption means full test coverage and pipeline automation.Continue Reading

• Tips for avoiding external and internal API performance issues

  After convincing users to integrate into your system, the last thing you want is for them to suffer from API performance issues. Ensure users that API performance isn't a problem.Continue Reading

• Amazon S3 outage a Fukushima moment for cloud computing

  The Amazon S3 outage has turned into the Fukushima moment of cloud computing, as users re-evaluate the cloud's long-term viability.Continue Reading

• Why scaling Agile development calls for DevOps toolchain integration

  Learn how Tasktop is battling the cost of scaling Agile development and the DevOps toolchain by integrating top tools.Continue Reading

• How a DevOps process can drive better end user experiences

  While many organizations adopt a DevOps process to improve deployment and integration, the benefits extend right through to the user experience.Continue Reading

• Automating development and deployment with Chef and Puppet

  Looking for ways to simplify development and deployment? Here we explore the approach the tools Chef and Puppet take to addressing these challenges.Continue Reading

• Five trends that help developers ensure a successful startup

  From garnering expert talent to learning how to properly share ideas, expert Mark Goldstein shares how developers can contribute to the success of a software startup.Continue Reading

• The Agile lifecycle is changing the face of Java ALM

  As organizations respond to shorter development cycles, the Agile lifecycle is changing the way Java-based organizations do ALM.Continue Reading

• The reasons the COBOL language is irrelevant -- and why Java's okay

  Word in the Java community is that it is slowly becoming outdated. Some beg to differ, including those who suggest that COBOL is the dying language.Continue Reading

• Deciding between full stack developers or Ops engineers

  The software development landscape is changing, and developers are being forced to ask themselves to choose between a career as an Ops professional or a full stack developer.Continue Reading

• A technical expert's guide to software product design

  When initiating a new project, there are a number of dos and don'ts when it comes to software product design you need to be aware of.Continue Reading

• Make predictive monitoring effective for your organization

  The ability to anticipate an issue with predictive monitoring outweighs the value of performance monitoring. Chris Riley discusses further.Continue Reading

• Five tips to improve an offshore team

  Using an offshore team can save time and money, but if used ineffectively, they can cost more than they save. Here are five tips on how to use offshore development teams effectively.Continue Reading

• Using BackOps to improve software development processes

  Learn how BackOps understands different personality types and can improve the software development lifecycle and scale the enterprise.Continue Reading

• Make SCM tool Git the easiest part in a DevOps transition

  One of the first changes made by organizations engaging in a DevOps transition is using Git. Here are five tips to help simplify the adoption of the SCM tool.Continue Reading

• How to install JDK 8 and write the Java Hello World application

  In this tutorial, we look at how to set up a basic Java SE development environment by installing JDK 8, after which we write, compile and run the Java Hello World application.Continue Reading

• Combine continuous integration software with GIT

  As microservices abound, organizations are finding that integrating Jenkins CI with source code tools like GIT can simplify development and help make the DevOps successful.Continue Reading

• Choosing the right DevOps tool to tame your polyglot programming

  When programs are built using a polyglot of different languages, organizations need good DevOps tools to manage that integration.Continue Reading

• Skimble CEO talks Android and iOS development

  Skimble CEO Maria Ly discusses developing her startup fitness application for both Android and iOS.Continue Reading

• Social business applications entice, but enterprises are skeptical

  Alan Pelz-Sharpe discusses social business applications and why businesses are wary of this strategy.Continue Reading

• Did Android applications save Java? Expert weighs in

  Barry Burd, Java expert and author, discusses how Android applications may have brought Java back from the brink.Continue Reading

• Get caught up debugging Java apps with containerization

  At JavaOne 2015, consultant Daniel Bryant discusses how debugging Java apps within containerization is ramping up.Continue Reading

• Are you putting software projects at risk?

  In this interview, Daniel Bryant discusses how many software projects are at risk due to development fallacies.Continue Reading

• How to move a microservices architecture off of AWS

  Although many companies use AWS to cut costs and improve scalability, one software developer found that moving its microservices architecture off of AWS was the right thing to do.Continue Reading

• How to automate a Kubernetes cluster to manage containers

  The software industry is rallying around Kubernetes clusters as a way to automate deployment of container collections. Here are best practices for using a Kubernetes cluster.Continue Reading

• How to put configurable security in effect for an IoT gateway

  Implementing security for an IoT gateway is challenging. A software developer shares best practices for developing a dynamic and robust security model.Continue Reading

• Productivity tools in growing lightweight architectures

  ZeroTurnaround developer advocate Simon Maple discussed the most important productivity tools, including WebSphere.Continue Reading

• Examine modular code development with Java's Project Jigsaw

  Project Jigsaw is the new standard for modular code development in Java. Expert Barry Burd takes an in-depth look at the first early access release.Continue Reading

• Network capacity management still a challenge for apps

  Network capacity management challenges are increasing at a faster rate than ever with the robustness of the Internet of Things.Continue Reading

• State-based streaming emerges as REST development alternative

  Developers are looking to increase Web application performance with alternatives to REST development approaches.Continue Reading

• Novel P2P server infrastructure may be game changer

  A new approach to a P2P server infrastructure for Web applications is gaining recognition. Expert George Lawton provides an overview.Continue Reading

• Limited bandwidth may stifle IoT development

  When it comes to IoT development, limited network bandwidth could be the weak link in the chain as latency stifles progress.Continue Reading

• Meet the challenge of optimizing system performance

  Finding the right metrics for optimizing system performance is challenging. A software engineer offers tips for removing barriers to top performance.Continue Reading

• Hortonworks optimizes Apache Hadoop performance

  Hortonworks has recently introduced new products to help enhance Apache Hadoop performance.Continue Reading

• Improving software quality means mixing DevOps with Agile

  As DevOps evolves and merges with advanced Agile methods, developer teams will have greater success at improving software quality.Continue Reading

• JShell: The new Java 9 REPL

  Don't miss an opportunity to take JShell, the new Java 9 REPL, for a test drive. An expert shares his experience.Continue Reading