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• February 07, 2020 07 Feb'20

  Why you should make kebab case a URL naming convention best practice

  They say there are only two difficult challenges in the world of computer programming: Synchronizing the invalidation of a distributed tertiary and quaternary cache; and What to name things. Given ...

• February 06, 2020 06 Feb'20

  Why I consider the Lenovo T430 the best laptop value around

  Looking for an affordable used laptop? Check out the Lenovo T430. It's the best used laptop value around.

• January 08, 2020 08 Jan'20

  Make 2020 the year of your programming side hustle

  Don't keep your programming side hustle on the backburner anymore. Find the time to put some work into your passion project and reinvigorate your programming creativity when you're not on the job.

• December 30, 2019 30 Dec'19

  TheServerSide's top articles from 2019

  From Git to the speed of the OpenJDK, here's a look at some of the most popular topics of 2019 on TheServerSide.com.

• December 23, 2019 23 Dec'19

  Master functional programming in Java with five interfaces

  Many developers get intimidated when they look at all the new APIs that accept lambda expressions as arguments, and wonder how they'll ever figure out which Java function to use and what the proper ...

• December 18, 2019 18 Dec'19

  Top 5 ways to deploy a WAR file to Tomcat

  If you want to develop web applications and Apache Tomcat is your target web server, you need to know how to deploy WAR files to Tomcat so you can see if your applications function at runtime. Here ...

• December 17, 2019 17 Dec'19

  Why a TrackPoint keyboard is a great gift idea for ThinkPad lovers

  Lenovo ThinkPads are one of the most commonly used laptops for enterprise software developers. They are well made, have a reputation for being durable and capable of taking a good deal of abuse, ...

• December 15, 2019 15 Dec'19

  Moving JavaOne to Las Vegas shows Oracle has 2020 vision

  The rebranding of JavaOne to Oracle Code One and move from San Francisco to Las Vegas is one that I will welcome with open arms, and you should too.

• October 24, 2019 24 Oct'19

  AWS gets behind Rust programming language

  AWS has joined Microsoft, Google, Mozilla and other major vendors in using and supporting the Rust programming language as a system programming language.

• October 09, 2019 09 Oct'19

  Pivotal, Microsoft team up to deliver Azure Spring Cloud

  Azure Spring Cloud, jointly developed by Microsoft and Pivotal, lets Spring developers bring apps to the cloud without concern for the underlying cloud infrastructure.

• October 07, 2019 07 Oct'19

  GitHub tempts enterprises with Semmle, security enhancements

  With the Semmle semantic code analysis engine freshly added to its quiver, GitHub gives corporate development teams one way to boost security of their open source software.

• September 29, 2019 29 Sep'19

  How to fix the Eclipse 'No Java virtual machine was found' install error

  In need of a quick fix for the Eclipse "No Java virtual machine was found" error during an Ubuntu or Windows installation? Here's how to fix the Eclipse JRE and JDK errors.

• September 24, 2019 24 Sep'19

  Ecstasy programming language targets cloud-native computing

  Startup Xqiz.it has a new Ecstasy programming language that aims to arm developers for the cloud-native computing era with features that Java and other programming languages lack.

• September 17, 2019 17 Sep'19

  Java SE 13 adds performance, security, stability features

  Java SE 13 provides developers with new features to make the Java language and platform more secure and stable. Oracle has also rolled out free cloud services and developer tools.

• September 15, 2019 15 Sep'19

  10 Oracle Code One 2019 sessions to check out

  If you're in San Francisco for Oracle Code One 2019, here are 10 sessions to visit to make the most out of your conference experience and chat with TheServerSide's Cameron McKenzie.

• September 12, 2019 12 Sep'19

  How to get the most out of Oracle Code One 2019

  There's a lot to digest at Oracle Code One 2019. Here's some sage advice from a conference veteran to make the most out of your experience in San Francisco.

• September 11, 2019 11 Sep'19

  Eclipse completes enterprise Java move with Jakarta EE 8

  The Eclipse Foundation has assumed control of the Java EE enterprise platform and specifications from Oracle and has launched an all open source version of the technology.

• September 04, 2019 04 Sep'19

  How to deploy a JAR file to Tomcat the right way

  How do you deploy a JAR file to Tomcat? Typically you deploy WAR files, not JARs. But if you need to link to a JAR file from a Java web app on Apache Tomcat, here's how to do it.

• August 20, 2019 20 Aug'19

  Microsoft gains instant Java credibility with jClarity buy

  Microsoft has acquired jClarity to help optimize its Azure cloud platform to run Java workloads, a coveted target for the now open source-friendly software giant.

• July 26, 2019 26 Jul'19

  Tips on how to successfully bring AI culture to dev teams

  The popularity of AI makes it an appealing option for some enterprises, but there's no one surefire option to implement AI culture with your staff. Follow these tips to open the door for AI in your ...

• July 16, 2019 16 Jul'19

  Fix JAVA_HOME errors quickly | Invalid directory | Not set or defined | Points to JRE

  If you've run into common JAVA_HOME errors such as JAVA_HOME not found or JAVA_HOME set to an invalid directory, we've got the fix for you with these tips.

• June 25, 2019 25 Jun'19

  Hibernate vs JPA: What's the difference between these database ORM APIs?

  Let us settle the Hibernate vs JPA debate for you. Here we explain the difference between JPA and Hibernate so that you'll never have to choose between the two database APIs.

• June 19, 2019 19 Jun'19

  Microsoft Visual Studio Code installer supports AdoptOpenJDK

  Microsoft targets Java developers with a Visual Studio Code installer for Java that takes care of the overall Visual Studio Code setup for developers.

• June 07, 2019 07 Jun'19

  Pivotal Spring Runtime extends Java support, company lifeline

  Pivotal's distribution of OpenJDK, the open source version of Java, joins the ranks of Amazon, Azul, IBM, Red Hat and others that provide long-term Java support.

• May 22, 2019 22 May'19

  How to force Maven JDK 1.8 support through the POM file

  Maven and Eclipse have always had a rocky relationship, and a common pain point between the two is how to force Maven JDK 1.8 support in new Eclipse projects. Without jumping through a few ...

• May 10, 2019 10 May'19

  Five ways to fix Git's 'fatal: repository not found' error

  Frustrated by Git's 'fatal: repository not found' error message? Here are five ways to fix that problem and successfully clone, fetch and pull from your repo.

• May 05, 2019 05 May'19

  How to install Tomcat as your Java application server

  Doing Java web development and need to install Tomcat? This example will show you how to download, meet prerequisites, install and test the popular Java web server.

• May 01, 2019 01 May'19

  How not to write a Git commit message

  I'm working on an article that outlines how to write a good Git commit message, along with a variety of Git commit message conventions and rules that developers should follow. But, as I write about ...

• May 01, 2019 01 May'19

  An example of UnaryOperator in functional Lambda expressions

  Do you need an example of how to use Java's UnaryOperator in a functional Lambda expression? This tutorial shows you where when and how to use the UnaryOperator interface in a function.

• April 26, 2019 26 Apr'19

  NetBeans Java IDE becomes top-level Apache project

  The NetBeans Java development environment has achieved top-level project status at the Apache Software Foundation, a leading open source software project hosting organization.

• April 25, 2019 25 Apr'19

  How to write a screen scraper application with HtmlUnit

  Interested in how to write a Java screen scraper application with HtmlUnit instead of JSoup? Here's a screen scraper example to help you get started with content aggregation.

• April 18, 2019 18 Apr'19

  Red Hat replaces Oracle as OpenJDK 8, OpenJDK 11 steward

  Red Hat has taken control of two popular versions of the open source Java implementation, so developers can continue to build apps after Oracle's support ends.

• March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19

  JavaScript popularity drives TypeScript adoption among devs

  More developers choose to work with JavaScript to build web, server-side and mobile applications, while TypeScript has quickly gained traction, according to recent analysis.

• March 22, 2019 22 Mar'19

  Oracle's Java 12 adds developer productivity features

  The latest version of the Java Platform, Standard Edition, delivers new features to make developers more productive with the Java programming language.

• March 07, 2019 07 Mar'19

  Red Hat eyes cloud-native Java future with Quarkus

  Red Hat's Quarkus project aims to raise Java up to the cloud and update the popular programming language for cloud-based computing situations and projects.

• February 27, 2019 27 Feb'19

  A simple Java Supplier interface example for those new to functional programming

  There are only half a dozen classes you really need to master to become competent in the world of functional programming. The java.util.function package contains well over 40 different components, ...

• February 19, 2019 19 Feb'19

  A simple Java Function interface example: Learn Functional programming fast

  Interested in Java functional programming? The first place you need to start, especially if you use the Streams API, is with this Java Function interface example.

• February 04, 2019 04 Feb'19

  A quick look at inferred types and the Java var keyword

  Here's a quick look at the Java var keyword and what it looks like when you use inferred types in your code.

• January 31, 2019 31 Jan'19

  Step-by-step guide: How to install Git on Windows desktop computers

  Working with GitHub or BitBucket? Then you need to install Git. In this tutorial we show you how to install Git on Windows in 10 easy steps.

• January 01, 2019 01 Jan'19

  How to use Java's functional Consumer interface example

  The functional consumer interface is a key part of the Java Streams API. Here is a simple Consumer interface example to show you how to use this Java component.

• December 26, 2018 26 Dec'18

  Red Hat's support for OpenJDK on Windows anchors Java apps

  Red Hat brings long-term support for open source Java to developers who use Windows, so organizations can now choose one Java platform for desktop, data center and cloud.

• December 13, 2018 13 Dec'18

  Learn Java lambda syntax quickly with these examples

  Don't be intimidated by the prospect of doing functional programming in Java. This step-by-step example will help you learn basic Java lambda syntax quickly and effectively.

• December 01, 2018 01 Dec'18

  Benefits of lambda expressions in Java makes the move to a newer JDK worthwhile

  If you haven't used lambda expressions before, you might be wondering what the fuss is all about. After all, at the most basic level, they're nothing more than a new, somewhat simpler way to ...

• December 01, 2018 01 Dec'18

  What is a lambda expression and from where did the term 'lambda' elute?

  What is a 'lambda function' and more importantly, where did the term 'lambda expression' come from? Here we look at the basics of lambda functions in Java and computer science.

• November 28, 2018 28 Nov'18

  GraphQL group sets new direction for developers

  A group of GraphQL users and the Linux Foundation have joined forces to manage and monitor the future of Facebook's popular open source data query and manipulation language.

• November 20, 2018 20 Nov'18

  Continuous integration benefits: Why adopting a CI/CD tool like Jenkins makes sense

  There's more to tools like Jenkins than simply building code after a Git commit. Here we explain continuous integration benefits clearly while answering the question 'Why Jenkins?'

• November 16, 2018 16 Nov'18

  Amazon Corretto extends OpenJDK support

  With Java among the most popular languages on AWS, Amazon spins out its own distribution of the OpenJDK open source Java implementation with long-term support that exceeds Oracle's.

• November 02, 2018 02 Nov'18

  IBM and Red Hat wield power over enterprise Java

  Expect enterprise Java to evolve under the influence of new stewards, including IBM and Red Hat which will likely steer it toward cloud-native and microservices development.

• November 01, 2018 01 Nov'18

  How developers can prepare for the evolution of virtual reality

  Katie Stern, GM of the Game Developers Conference weighs in on what is in store for the future of VR development.

• November 01, 2018 01 Nov'18

  Reinhold advocates adding fiber to your Java diet in Oracle Code One keynote

  What's new in the Java ecosystem? Well, Project Amber, Loom, Valhalla and Panama to name just a few.

• October 26, 2018 26 Oct'18

  Jakarta EE spec process paves way for enterprise Java

  Eclipse will govern the future direction of enterprise Java for developers through the Eclipse Foundation Specification Process, and it pledges vendor-neutral support and IP protection.

• October 23, 2018 23 Oct'18

  Lamenting the death of JavaOne at Oracle Code One 2018

  The JavaOne conference is no more, but that doesn’t mean we can’t lament its death at the new Oracle Code One conference in San Francisco.

• October 21, 2018 21 Oct'18

  Five Oracle Code One sessions you don't want to miss

  From Jenkins pipelines written in Groovy, to cloud native applications written using the Eclipse MicroProfile, there is plenty to be excited about at the conference that was once called JavaOne. ...

• October 02, 2018 02 Oct'18

  False 'DevOps encompasses culture and collaboration' myth destroyed

  If evangelists keep asserting that DevOps encompasses culture and collaboration, I'm afraid I'm going to have to keep showing them how they are wrong.

• September 01, 2018 01 Sep'18

  Fix 'could not reserve enough space for 2097152KB object heap' JFrog Artifactory startup error

  Just a quick tip on how to fix the Artifactory 'could not reserve enough space for 2097152KB object heap' startup error message.

• August 29, 2018 29 Aug'18

  Developers favor JVM languages for mobile, enterprise

  A recent RedMonk report finds more developers use programming languages that run on the Java Virtual Machine to build mobile and enterprise apps.

• July 11, 2018 11 Jul'18

  Financial firms, vendors push self-service software delivery

  Self-service DevOps automation appeals to enterprises that must push out new code as they adapt to changing requirements.

• July 06, 2018 06 Jul'18

  Embed the WebSphere Liberty profile in an executable JAR with Maven

  The last step you take before deploying your Java web apps into containers is packaging them in executable JAR files. Here we show you how to take the WebSphere Liberty profile's open source ...

• July 01, 2018 01 Jul'18

  Jenkins interview questions and answers PDF download for experienced CI/CD engineers

  Looking for a Jenkins interview questions and answers PDF for experienced continuous integration professionals? Here's our previous Jenkins CI intereview questions article in PDF format.

• July 01, 2018 01 Jul'18

  DevOps interview questions and answers PDF for experienced job applicants

  Looking for a DevOps interview questions and answers PDF for experienced job applicants? Here's a downloadable PDF of our original DevOps interview questions article.

• June 13, 2018 13 Jun'18

  ObjectOutputStream example: A Java object serialization tutorial

  Java object serialization is a feature of the JDK that is far too often overlooked. When a developer puts together a prototype or cooks up a proof of concept, simply saving a serialized Java object ...

• May 30, 2018 30 May'18

  Where system, global and local Windows Git config files are saved

  Windows Git configuration is an unwieldly mess. Or at least is seems that way when you realize it's contained in three uniquely named files and spread across three different file-system locations. ...

• May 23, 2018 23 May'18

  How to 'git cherry-pick' from another branch to your own

  In a previous tutorial, we took a look at how to cherry-pick a commit on the current branch, but one of the ancillary questions that commonly arises is how to perform a git cherry-pick from another ...

• May 17, 2018 17 May'18

  Learn to git cherry-pick a commit with this easy example

  One of the most commonly misunderstood version control commands is git cherry-pick, and that's a real shame because the ability to git cherry-pick a commit is one of the most useful skills a ...

• May 03, 2018 03 May'18

  How to set Notepad++ as the default Git editor for commits instead of Vim

  Frustrated every time you forget to add a Git commit message and Vim, the default Git editor pops up? Here's a way to make issuing git commits a bit friendlier. In this Git tutorial, we show you ...

• May 01, 2018 01 May'18

  Jenkins Git environment variables list: A working shell script example

  When using the Jenkins Git plugin, a vast array of new environment variables are offered up. Here's a complete Jenkins Git environment variables list.

• May 01, 2018 01 May'18

  Fix SunCertPathBuilderException Jenkins plugin download error

  Sometimes when you install Jenkins, a SunCertPathBuilderException appears when you access the Jenkins plugin download page. Here's an alternate fix to the SunCertPathBuilderException error if you ...

• April 30, 2018 30 Apr'18

  Here's why you need to learn Maven and master the build tool's fundamental concepts

  While at various conference sessions, or as a participant in development workshops, one of the sad realities to which I'm constantly reminded is that there are a large number of very experienced ...

• April 25, 2018 25 Apr'18

  Google Stackdriver APM enhances app monitoring

  Additional profiling, debugging and tracing tools for Google's Stackdriver suite expand application performance management services for developers.

• March 29, 2018 29 Mar'18

  Fair-use defense fails in Oracle vs. Google Android lawsuit

  A final appeal in the Oracle vs. Google Android lawsuit has come down against Alphabet Inc., asserting its use of Java APIs did not constitute fair use.

• March 22, 2018 22 Mar'18

  Why the new Java 10 features list is so small

  Was it just me, or did the Java 10 release just creep up on everyone? Given, a March release for Java 10 was planned a long time ago, but given Oracle's spotty history in terms of pushing out ...

• March 02, 2018 02 Mar'18

  Simplified automated cloud deployment with Bitnami's Stacksmith

  Looking to do automated cloud deployment, or even help with security updates to your apps running in Docker containers? Bitnami's recently released Stacksmith promises to do just that.

• February 27, 2018 27 Feb'18

  The things you need to know about managing cloud data

  Many organizations moved into the cloud with more enthusiasm than forethought. Which is why it is more important than ever for organizations to rethink how they manage and secure cloud data.

• February 22, 2018 22 Feb'18

  IBM hones in on AI talent at developer confab

  IBM and others target developers interested in building artificial intelligence applications, as the number of skilled AI developers falls short of industry needs.

• February 21, 2018 21 Feb'18

  Clear software development governance needed in this polyglot world

  New architectures composed out of language agnostic software containers have made polyglot programming a new reality. But out of this newfound freedom chaos can ensue if clear software development ...

• February 16, 2018 16 Feb'18

  Pluralsight IQ, Stack Overflow boost developer street cred

  Tying the Pluralsight IQ skills test to the Stack Overflow Developer Story helps developers measure their technical skills and better highlight them for jobs.

• January 12, 2018 12 Jan'18

  AWS Cloud9 IDE threatens Microsoft developer base

  With its Cloud9 IDE, AWS challenges Microsoft where it matters most -- with the developer community, where Microsoft has long-held sway.

• December 19, 2017 19 Dec'17

  Top DevOps vendors promise faster releases with fewer bugs

  What's the hottest software development trend? If the number of top DevOps vendors taking up space on conference hall floors is an indication, it would have to be merging Dev and Ops.

• December 11, 2017 11 Dec'17

  DevOps for enterprise development a key theme at the Gartner Solutions Conference

  Walking the exhibition floor at the 2017 Gartner Strategies and Solutions Summit, is was hard to ignore the number of top DevOps vendors innovating and competing. DevOps for enterprise development ...

• November 27, 2017 27 Nov'17

  MVC 1.0: The perfect fit for microservice admin tools

  The following is a transcript of the conversation TheServerSide's Cameron McKenzie had with Ivar Grimstad out hot topics in the Java ecosystem, with an emphasis on MVC 1.0 and the new security ...

• November 22, 2017 22 Nov'17

  The impact of Java SE 9 on operations and development teams

  Just prior to JavaOne, TheServerSide spoke with ZeroTurnaround's Simon Maple about all of the things going on with Java SE 9 and the greater Java ecosystem. A couple of interesting articles eluted ...

• November 12, 2017 12 Nov'17

  Shortcomings of DevOps causes security bug detection to suffer

  Eariler this year we spoke with Jim Manco of Manicode security. It was immediately prior to Oracle OpenWorld 2017, in which Manico was delivering a JavaOne session on Java SE 9 security. There are ...

• November 06, 2017 06 Nov'17

  From monoliths to cloud native composition with Apprenda's Sinclair Schuller

  In our series on cloud native computing, TheServerSide spoke with a number of experts in the field, including a number of members of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. The following is the ...

• October 10, 2017 10 Oct'17

  Java 18.3 marks the future of Java at JavaOne 2017

  At JavaOne 2017, Oracle identified four projects that will have a significant impact on the future of Java: Project Valhalla, Project Panama, Project Amber and Project Loom.

• October 06, 2017 06 Oct'17

  Digital transformation spells opportunity for developers

  Take a seat at the digital transformation project table, developers. It's your time to shine.

• October 05, 2017 05 Oct'17

  Azure Functions, Project Fn shine at JavaOne 2017

  At JavaOne 2017, Microsoft previews its Azure Functions serverless offering with support for Java; Oracle introduces Project Fn, which runs across multiple clouds and also supports Java.

• October 04, 2017 04 Oct'17

  Manico and Grimstad bring Java tech to life at JavaOne 2017

  Engaging speakers like Jim Manico or Ivar Grimstad can make all the difference when choosing a session at a conference like JavaOne 2017 than the session syllabus.

• October 04, 2017 04 Oct'17

  What are developers' pain points in digital transformation projects?

  A consultant explains how developers must adjust to succeed in digital transformation projects.

• October 04, 2017 04 Oct'17

  Java SE 9 approaches Atari-like performance at JavaOne 2017

  As things get better, they often get slower, making better things worse. Far too often, that’s how things work in the tech sector, which is why I’m glad to see the architects of Java SE 9 bucking ...

• October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17

  Oracle VP talks Java EE 8, Java platform update at JavaOne

  Will the future involvement of the Eclipse Foundation lead to a faster and more nimble Java platform update process? Oracle's Michael Lehmann believes it will.

• October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17

  Three reasons to start digital transformation projects

  What's driving businesses to start digital transformation projects? Tata Consultancy experts explain the human and technology forces in play.

• October 02, 2017 02 Oct'17

  Java SE 9, OpenJDK energize Java community at JavaOne 2017

  From the release of Java 9 to the GPL of OpenJDK builds, recent Oracle announcements have energized the Java community, creating a palpable positivity at JavaOne 2017.

• October 02, 2017 02 Oct'17

  How JSR-375 simplifies and standardizes Java EE security

  Java EE security has always been a mixed bag in terms of simplicity and standardization, but the new Java EE Security API, JSR-375, plans to change all of that.

• October 02, 2017 02 Oct'17

  From reactive design to JUnit 5, here’s what’s hot at JavaOne 2017

  What’s trending at JavaOne 2017? A simple way to tell is to search through the conference catalog and take note of the various sessions that are overbooked and no longer adding attendees to a ...

• September 26, 2017 26 Sep'17

  A bug fix always beats a round of risk assessments

  When static code analysis tools identify a bug in the production code, there are two approaches organizations can take. The sensible one is to put a software developer or two on the problem and ...

• September 25, 2017 25 Sep'17

  Oracle releases Java 9, Java EE 8

  Oracle released the long-awaited Java 9, along with Java EE 8 -- each with key improvements to simplify the development process using the language, including modularity in Java 9.

• September 22, 2017 22 Sep'17

  CloudBees, partners add Jenkins services, security

  CloudBees, the steward of the Jenkins DevOps platform, has teamed up with partners to provide managed Jenkins services, as well as new security features and database support.

• September 14, 2017 14 Sep'17

  Oracle moves Java EE to Eclipse Foundation

  In an effort to spur innovation and collaboration on the Java EE platform, Oracle has enlisted the help of IBM and Red Hat in moving Java EE to the Eclipse Foundation.

• September 12, 2017 12 Sep'17

  Calling 'all aboard' on the six-month Java release train

  If Oracle moves to a six-month Java release cycle instead of the existing feature-driven one, what happens next? We talk to Azul's Gil Tene about Mark Reinhold's proposal.

• September 08, 2017 08 Sep'17

  How to create secure Java software: A talk with Black Duck's Tim Mackey

  In TheServerSide's ongoing coverage of developing secure Java software, I spoke recently with Tim Mackey, the IT evangelist for Black Duck Software. The conversation was interesting enough to pull ...