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- November 29, 2021
29 Nov'21
The 5 things devs should know about the Jakarta Servlet 6.0 API release
Jakarta EE 10 includes a full increment release of the Servlet API. Here are the top 5 features Java devs will enjoy when the Jakarta Servlet 6.0 API arrives.
- November 29, 2021
29 Nov'21
What is the difference between kubectl and kubelet in Kubernetes?
Are you working in a cloud-native, Docker and Kubernetes based environment and you're wondering what the difference is between kubelet and kubectl? Here we clear up the kubectl vs kubelet confusion.
- November 02, 2021
02 Nov'21
How to delete all Git branches except master or main exampleb
Here is a quick Git command to delete all branches except master or main from your local repository. It's a nice way to clean up your workspace after a milestone or a sprint.
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- October 31, 2021
31 Oct'21
What is the difference between a Docker image vs a container?
Wondering what the difference is between a Docker image and container? Here we make the Docker container vs image comparision and show you how the two concepts differ.
- October 31, 2021
31 Oct'21
Uncommit Git's Last Commit Example
Need to do a git uncommit to the last commit you were working on? Learn how to quickly uncommit files updates and changes in Git.
- October 28, 2021
28 Oct'21
How to fully delete remote Git branches from GitHub
Learn the command to properly delete remote Git branches from tools such as GitHub and GitLab, while also deleting local remote tracking branches as well.
- October 25, 2021
25 Oct'21
Fix Git's "fatal: no upstream branch" error quickly example
Here's a quick fix for Git's "fatal: The current branch has no upstream branch" error, along with a brief explanation of why this happens when you push a new Git branch to GitHub, GitLab or BitBucket.
- October 23, 2021
23 Oct'21
How to discard your local changes in Git example
Don't let a file or two be overlooked when you attempt to remove and discard local, uncommitted changes in Git. Learn how to locally revert and remove uncommitted changes to files in Git properly.
- October 22, 2021
22 Oct'21
How to remove Git branches from your repository
Need to permanently remove a Git branch locally? What about the remote tracking branch? Or maybe someone removed a Git branch on GitHub or GitLab and you need to synchronize with the server? Here ...
- October 13, 2021
13 Oct'21
How to rename and change a Git branch name locally & remotely
Here's a quick example that shows you how to rename a Git branch locally and remotely. The branch renaming commands and techniques will work with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and any cloud based Git ...
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- October 11, 2021
11 Oct'21
4 ways to create a Git branch quickly by example
Forgotten the Git branch create command? Here we'l show you four different ways to create a Git branch, be it from the current branch, from a tag or from a commit id.
- October 10, 2021
10 Oct'21
How to delete a Git branch locally
Here's a quick example of how to delete local Git branches from your workstation without deleting remote branches in your GitHub or GitLab repos.
- October 06, 2021
06 Oct'21
How to tag a Git commit id by example
Here's a quick example of how to tag a specific commit id in Git. This is perfect if an older commit id requires a tag but was not originally given one.
- October 03, 2021
03 Oct'21
How to push new Git branches to remote repos on GitHub or GitLab by example
Did you create a new Git branch? Need to push that new Git branch to a remote repo such as GitHub or GitLab? This Git example tutorial shows you how to push new branches to remotes.
- October 02, 2021
02 Oct'21
Create a new Git branch with current local changes saved by example
Did you update some code in the wrong Git branch? Here's how to save those local changes in a newly created Git branch, and clean up the original branch in the process.
- September 14, 2021
14 Sep'21
Every change between JDK 11 and the Java 17 LTS release
Wondering what's included in the new Java 17 LTS release? Here's a list of all the changes made to the JDK between the Java 11 and Java 17 LTS releases.
- August 31, 2021
31 Aug'21
When to you Docker vs Podman? A developer's perspective
Docker and Podman play two very separate and distinct roles in the modern DevOps pipeline. Here we compare Docker and Podman and show you how to choose which one is best for you.
- August 31, 2021
31 Aug'21
Docker versus Virtual Machines: Which DevOps tool is best?
Forced to choose between Docker and a virtual machine, which one should a developer choose. Here we compare and contrast the two DevOps tools and let you know which one is best to use.
- August 31, 2021
31 Aug'21
Fix GitHub's 'support for password authentication was removed' error
Frustrated by GitHub's 'support for password authentication was removed' error? Here's how to fix it by creating a personal access token in GitHub.
- July 20, 2021
20 Jul'21
How to fork a Git repository
Looking for the fork command in Git? Well, it doesn’t exist. Here we'll show you how to fork a Git or GitHub repo on your own.
- July 19, 2021
19 Jul'21
How to download an older, specific version of UiPath Studio
Want to stop UiPath Studio from updating to the latest release all the time? Here's how to download and install a specific version of UiPath Studio.
- July 02, 2021
02 Jul'21
How to download and install UiPath Studio
It’s actually a bit tricky to install UiPath. This UiPath Studio install tutorial shows you how to find the download link and the right version.
- June 30, 2021
30 Jun'21
How to pass variables as UiPath arguments example
How do you use a variable from one UiPath sequence in another? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about passing data between workflows.
- June 28, 2021
28 Jun'21
How to use the UiPath Switch activity
While the UiPath If activity is great for simple logic, multi-branching demands the UiPath Switch activity. Learn how to use it to perform conditional logic.
- June 25, 2021
25 Jun'21
UiPath If-Then conditional statements
Learn how to use the conditional UiPath If activity to create branches of logic in your RPA programs. This quick UiPath If-Then example will show you how.
- June 20, 2021
20 Jun'21
What is a Git fork? Meaning, definition and a Git Fork example
Need to fork GitHub at the command line? This quick Git tutorial will show you how to install the GitHub CLI tools and fork a repository in the shell.
- June 07, 2021
07 Jun'21
Delete the Windows recovery partition on a Lenovo Thinkpad or Desktop
Recovery drive partition removal If you've purchased a laptop from Lenovo or desktop from Asus, there's a good chance there's a hidden recovery partition immediately after the boot sector. The ...
- June 03, 2021
03 Jun'21
Fix the ConcurrentModificationException
Has the ConcurrentModificationException been thrown in you Java app? Here are four simple ways to fix the ConcurrentModificationException in your code.
- June 02, 2021
02 Jun'21
Quickly create a Git bare repo with init or clone example
There are two ways to create a bare Git repo -- a bare Git clone or a Git init bare. This git bare repo tutorial will show you how to perform both.
- May 28, 2021
28 May'21
What is a bare repository in Git?
A bare Git repo has all the capabilities of a non-bare repository, with the exception that it’s not meant for local development.
- May 21, 2021
21 May'21
How to use git submodules tutorial with examples
If you’re wondering how to git submodule and logically link repositories together, this git submodule tutorial -- with lots of examples -- is for you.
- May 21, 2021
21 May'21
How to update Git submodules
If your Git submodule is out of sync with the server, we can help. This git submodule update example shows you how to get the latest commits into your worktree.
- April 30, 2021
30 Apr'21
How to create Git submodules in GitHub and GitLab by example
In this GitHub submodule add example, we demonstrate how to take an independent GitHub repository, add a Git submodule and push back to the GitHub server.
- April 30, 2021
30 Apr'21
Yes, the original name for Java was Oak
When Sun Microsystems first developed a programming language to power their Star7 entertainment controller, they named it Oak, not Java.
- April 29, 2021
29 Apr'21
Java's main function explained with examples
Here's the anatomy of Java's main method. An anachronism with the rise of Servlets and JSPs, Spring Boot and Eclipse Microservice developers are seeing more of Java's main function as apps are ...
- April 08, 2021
08 Apr'21
Microsoft previews OpenJDK distro to the delight of devs
In a move meant to attract more Java developers to its Azure cloud and further support the Java community, Microsoft launched a preview of its own distribution of OpenJDK.
- April 06, 2021
06 Apr'21
Supreme Court ruling on Java APIs eases developer worries
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled for Google over Oracle in their high-stakes copyright battle over Java APIs, developers can rest easier -- but some questions linger.
- March 30, 2021
30 Mar'21
How to create a GitHub repository
This GitHub repository tutorial shows users how to create a new repository in the popular, cloud-hosted Git offering. Let’s dig into the central concepts of GitHub-based DevOps.
- March 30, 2021
30 Mar'21
Recursion vs Iteration: What's the difference?
This Java recursion tutorial shows you how to create a recursive Java factorial function and compares these methods to iterative ones.
- March 26, 2021
26 Mar'21
Genuitec's CodeTogether 4.0 promotes pair programming
With Genuitec CodeTogether 4.0, development teams can work collaboratively even when remote. The product supports pair programming, mob programming and swarm programming.
- March 25, 2021
25 Mar'21
AdoptOpenJDK moves to Eclipse Foundation as Adoptium
The Eclipse Foundation has launched a new working group to provide governance, IP services and developer advocacy for Adoptium, the newly renamed AdoptOpenJDK distribution of the OpenJDK spec.
- March 24, 2021
24 Mar'21
Five examples of recursion in Java
We often debate the merits of iterative vs recursive Java code. Let’s take a look at 5 Java recursion examples and see where the concept of recursion fits.
- March 16, 2021
16 Mar'21
Oracle delivers Java 16 to developers
Oracle has released Java 16, the latest version of the Java Development Kit (JDK) for developers. The company also moved the OpenJDK source code repositories from Mercurial to Git.
- February 26, 2021
26 Feb'21
How to clone from a git tag example
In this git tag clone example, we’ll demonstrate how to pull from a tag point in your git commit history. However, it comes with a catch, in the form of a detached head.
- February 26, 2021
26 Feb'21
How to install Gitflow for Windows on old Git installations example
In some cases, Gitflow will come prepackaged with Git for Windows installations. Those on older installations will need do it manually. Here's a quick guide on how to perform a Gitflow install for ...
- February 26, 2021
26 Feb'21
Full Gitflow init workflow example
Here's a quick Gitflow init example, along with a quick tutorial on how to perform a full Gitflow workflow after you execute the command.
- February 24, 2021
24 Feb'21
Gitflow release branch process from start to finish example
The Gitflow release branch is the final step in this software development process workflow. Here we look at the start, finish and impact the Gitflow release has on the master, develop and feature ...
- February 24, 2021
24 Feb'21
Gitflow hotfix branch example from start to finish
If you’re lucky, you’ll never have to start the Gitflow hotfix process. But just in case, here’s a quick example of how to incorporate the Gitflow hotfix branch into your version control workflow.
- February 03, 2021
03 Feb'21
Oracle adds GraalVM Enterprise to Java SE subscription
Oracle's GraalVM Enterprise compiler technology is now available to developers as part of the Java SE subscription. GraalVM increases application performance.
- January 29, 2021
29 Jan'21
Java Mission Control 8 Eclipse plugin install example
Here's a quick Java Mission Control tutorial to show you how to install the Java Mission Control Eclipse plugin and start a Java Flight Recorder JVM profile run.
- January 29, 2021
29 Jan'21
How to start Java's JVM Flight Recorder in 3 easy ways by example
JDK Mission Control is feckless without a Java Flight Recorder file to profile. Here are 3 easy ways you can start Java Flight Recorder in Eclipse and monitor your JVM in JMC.
- January 29, 2021
29 Jan'21
Clone a git repository with submodules using init and update example
When you clone a git repository, it won’t necessarily bring down the branches and code for the associated submodules. The git submodule init and update command and the --recurse-submodules switch ...
- December 29, 2020
29 Dec'20
Performance cost of autoboxing Java primitive types explained
The boxing and unboxing of Java primitive types has severe performance implications. Uncover the truth about autoboxing Java primitive types in this JDK Mission Control and JVM Flight Recorder example.
- December 28, 2020
28 Dec'20
A Jenkins YAML pipeline example
YAML has joined the ranks of declarative and scripted pipelines in Jenkins. Here's an example of what the syntax for a Jenkins YAML pipeline looks like.
- December 23, 2020
23 Dec'20
How to run Jenkins on AWS by example
Need to run Jenkins on AWS? It's not a bad idea, especially when developers consider the need for a CI/CD server to integrate with peripheral resources. This quick example shows you the easiest way ...
- December 06, 2020
06 Dec'20
Jenkins shared libraries in pipelines example
Keep complex logic out of your build scripts and take advantage of Jenkins shared libraries instead.
- November 30, 2020
30 Nov'20
How to publish GitHub Actions artifacts by example
Here's a simple example on how a developer can publish GitHub Actions artifacts for download once a build workflow successfully completes.
- November 09, 2020
09 Nov'20
Jenkins Installer for Windows
The Jenkins installer makes installation of the popular CI/CD tool incredibly easy. Follow these simple steps and you'll have the continuous integration server running on Windows in no time.
- November 07, 2020
07 Nov'20
Find Jenkins Home and change the JENKINS_HOME directory location by example
How to change JENKINS_HOME When Jenkins runs, it stuffs all of its logs, cloned repos, plugin configurations and build artifacts into the Jenkins Home folder. Basically, every ounce of ...
- November 01, 2020
01 Nov'20
How to install Jekyll on Windows 10 example
A local install of Jekyll on your Windows machine provides a variety of benefits which range from the ability to use your favorite text editor to fast compilation times. Even if you use GitHub ...
- October 30, 2020
30 Oct'20
How and when to perform a git clone depth 1 example
In this git clone depth 1 example, we'll walk you through the process of pulling only one commit and one branch back from a remote Git repository.
- September 30, 2020
30 Sep'20
How to install Git on Windows example
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.
- September 30, 2020
30 Sep'20
How to create a GitHub repository example
This step-by-step, tutorial will walk developers through the necessary steps to create a GitHub repository and how to create the cloud-hosted Git repo that acts as the cornerstone for all ...
- September 29, 2020
29 Sep'20
Eight Git commands every GitLab developer must know
Every developer needs to know a few basic Git commands to become proficient with GitLab. Here are the top eight Git commands every developer must know to be on their way to GitLab mastery.
- September 13, 2020
13 Sep'20
How to perform a GitLab delete remote branch operation on any repository
It's not exactly a straightforward process for developers to have GitLab delete remote branches. In this GitLab tutorial, we'll show you how to remove remote GitLab branches with examples.
- September 03, 2020
03 Sep'20
How to set Notepad++ as the Git editor 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 ...
- August 31, 2020
31 Aug'20
How GitLab developers can merge any branch into master
In this GitLab merge branch to master example, we explain why a GitLab merge into master is different from other operations, and how to accomplish this task with a GitLab master merge request.
- August 24, 2020
24 Aug'20
Microsoft makes TypeScript 4 generally available
Microsoft has made TypeScript 4 generally available for developers building large systems in JavaScript. TypeScript, a superset of JavaScript, is designed for the enterprise.
- August 21, 2020
21 Aug'20
How to merge master into any branch in GitLab by examples
There are two ways a developer can have GitLab merge master into a branch. One is to merge master into the branch on the client while the other is to perform a GitLab pull request. Here are some ...
- August 14, 2020
14 Aug'20
How to git clean untracked files example
Developers can use the git clean command to delete untracked files in a working tree and remove what they don't need from a local repository. Here is how to issue the command and some helpful tips ...
- August 11, 2020
11 Aug'20
How to perform a Git clean up of branches and commits example
There comes a time where you must clean up Git branches, commits and the repository as a whole. Here we show you how to compact your Git repo and keep things clean.
- August 05, 2020
05 Aug'20
How to git push GitLab commits to origin by example
When a local git repository is out of sync with the GitLab server, developers must git push GitLab commits to origin. Here is how to push the commits to origin and maintain successful development.
- August 05, 2020
05 Aug'20
An example of how to create and clone a GitLab repository
One of a developer's first tasks when they start with GitLab is to clone the GitLab repository. Here's how to create a GitLab repository and clone it from the server to a local machine.
- August 03, 2020
03 Aug'20
WildFly vs. JBoss EAP: What's the difference?
What's the difference between WildFly and JBoss EAP? That answer is 'not much.' But there are a few differentiating factors in the WildFly vs. JBoss debate you should be aware of.
- August 02, 2020
02 Aug'20
An example hibernate.cfg.xml for MySQL 8 and Hibernate 5
Hibernate 5 has updated dialects for various databases, and MySQL 8 has a special one of its own. Here's an example hibernate.cfg.xml for MySQL 8 for Hibernate 5 apps or newer.
- August 02, 2020
02 Aug'20
Build a Hibernate SessionFactory by example
Hibernate SessionFactory tutorial If a developer uses the Hibernate core framework, they will need to build a SessionFactory before they can do any data persistence. As the name implies, the ...
- July 30, 2020
30 Jul'20
How to create and delete GitLab projects by example
To get started with GitLab, you first need to create a GitLab project. And when you're finished, you might also want to delete a GitLab project. Here we show you how to both create and remove ...
- July 29, 2020
29 Jul'20
How to do a self-hosted install of GitLab on Ubuntu 20
This Git tutorial demonstrates how to install GitLab on Ubuntu 20. With a GitLab server installed locally on Ubuntu, a developer can enjoy GitLab without the cloud.
- July 28, 2020
28 Jul'20
The right MySQL persistence.xml example file for JPA 2.2 and Hibernate 5
Old JDBC drivers and new MySQL 8 databases don't mesh. Here's an updated MySQL persistence.xml example file for those doing JPA and Hibernate development.
- July 26, 2020
26 Jul'20
How to remove Git submodules
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about how to remove a Git submodule. Follow these steps to delete Git submodules.
- July 26, 2020
26 Jul'20
How to Git clone on Ubuntu with GitLab and GitHub
Need to perform an Ubuntu git clone operation? Here we will show you how to install Git on Ubuntu and then clone, commit and even push to GitLab and GitHub.
- July 15, 2020
15 Jul'20
Use git worktree add and never switch branches again
Git Worktree Add Example I was today years old when I learned you could have multiple git working trees active at the same time. The idea is simple. Imagine you have multiple branches and want to ...
- July 04, 2020
04 Jul'20
How to perform a shallow git clone
This shallow git clone example shows you how to use the --depth switch to limit the git commit history pulled to your local machine.
- July 03, 2020
03 Jul'20
How to rename a GitHub repository with Git example
Sometimes new business requirements will force a Git admin to rename a GitHub repository. Here's how to do it, and here's how it will impact existing users.
- July 01, 2020
01 Jul'20
The JPA and Hibernate CRUD operations example
CRUD with Hibernate and JPA tutorial There are many classes and interfaces that make up the JPA and Hibernate API, and the sheer volume of development options can overwhelm even the most seasoned ...
- June 30, 2020
30 Jun'20
A Bitnami WordPress stack installation and examination
Sometimes it's fun to see how components in open source projects are architected together. I installed a Bitnami WordPress stack onto my laptop Here I to see how the popular blogging platform works.
- June 27, 2020
27 Jun'20
How to publish to UiPath Orchestrator example
UiPath Orchestrator runs in the cloud. UiPath Studio runs on a developer's desktop or laptop. And RPA robots typically run on a physical desktop computer as well. Which means a piece of software ...
- June 11, 2020
11 Jun'20
Oracle's release cadence opens door for Java support rivals
Oracle has opened the door for competitors to chip away at its hold on the market for providing Java support to enterprise customers.
- June 09, 2020
09 Jun'20
How to master the Git status command
To really understand distributed version control, you must master the Git status command and understand the working tree states upon which it reports.
- June 08, 2020
08 Jun'20
Dojo Toolkit 7 focuses on JavaScript developer productivity
Dojo Toolkit version 7 is now available. The widely used, mature JavaScript framework favored by enterprise shops gains more features for developer productivity.
- June 07, 2020
07 Jun'20
List and show Git config settings
If you are wondering how a variable is assigned a value in Git config use --list to inspect the gitconfig files.
- June 04, 2020
04 Jun'20
How set git config username and email fields in global and local configuration files
Before you can commit code, you must set the local or global git config username and email fields. In this global git config example we will show you how.
- June 02, 2020
02 Jun'20
A git stash name: Easily pop or apply changes by name example
A developer needs to name git stash saves if they want to easily identify them in the future. Here's how to do both a git stash with name apply and a git stash pop by name.
- June 01, 2020
01 Jun'20
Where system, global and local Git config files on Windows and Ubuntu Linux are
Ubuntu, Linux and Windows Git configuration files are an unwieldy mess. Or at least is seems that way when you realize it's contained in three uniquely named files and spread across three or four ...
- June 01, 2020
01 Jun'20
How to make multiple values per key in a Java map possible example
Need to add multiple values to a key in a Java HashMap but can't figure out how to do it? Here are three examples of how to solve the multiple values per key problem in Java.
- June 01, 2020
01 Jun'20
Five git log oneline examples
Save time and effort when inspecting your commit history with the git log --oneline command.
- June 01, 2020
01 Jun'20
How to Git rebase master onto any branch by example
If you think you need to git rebase master to a branch like develop or release, this tutorial will guide your way, while also letting you know of potential dangers.
- June 01, 2020
01 Jun'20
How to Git rebase a branch to master by example
This Git rebase a branch to master example will show you how to clean up your commit history and sync with the latest master commit.
- June 01, 2020
01 Jun'20
How to create a UiPath trigger to schedule robotic processes automation
How do you schedule UiPath trigger? Time based and queue based are the two ways to run uattended UiPath robots. In UiPath time trigger example we demonstrate the former.
- May 28, 2020
28 May'20
Quarkus goes GA, gains Red Hat Runtimes support
With Quarkus, Red Hat targets the popular Spring Boot framework to help developers use Java as a first-class language to build microservices and container-based applications.