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• 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 changes 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.

• May 27, 2020 27 May'20

  A version 5 Hibernate SchemaExport example with the ServiceRegistry and Metadata

  The manner in which you create a version 5 Hibernate SchemaExport object is markedly different than earlier versions of the framework. But it's not overwhelmingly difficult. Here's how you do it. ...

• May 22, 2020 22 May'20

  How to create brand identity at the command line

  How can an organization utilize the command line to create brand identity? Software developers spend hours working in the command line. Take advantage of these eyeballs and create a tool that's ...

• May 07, 2020 07 May'20

  Oracle's Project Leyden uses static images to ease Java pain

  Oracle's new Project Leyden introduces static images to help ease long-standing Java language shortcomings such as slow startup times and unwieldy footprints.

• April 30, 2020 30 Apr'20

  How to git clone a specific branch only

  Is there one single, specific branch that git clone should target? In this git clone branch example, we demonstrate how to git clone and ignore all but one specific branch.

• April 29, 2020 29 Apr'20

  Tomcat vs WebSphere: How these application servers compare

  When it comes to Java application server comparisons, there isn't a starker contrast between two offerings than Apache Tomcat and IBM WebSphere. Right off the bat, let's clear up some ...

• April 21, 2020 21 Apr'20

  Kubernetes 1.18 adds more power, addresses shortcomings

  Kubernetes is no doubt a powerful technology, but it has its shortcomings. For example, debugging under Kubernetes has always been a challenge. When it started out, Kubernetes was intended to run ...

• April 20, 2020 20 Apr'20

  Kubernetes adoption continues to rise, according to CNCF Survey 2019

  Kubernetes is a game-changing technology in the world of container orchestration. Its adoption has seen a meteoric rise in production use since its release in 2014. A 2019 survey conducted by the ...

• April 15, 2020 15 Apr'20

  How to plot your Java developer career path

  Are you a software developer with a bit of downtime on your hands? Here are three easy ways to keep busy while nurturing your Java developer career path.

• April 01, 2020 01 Apr'20

  Eclipse launches Theia 1.0 as alternative to VS Code

  The Eclipse Foundation's Theia framework for building desktop and cloud IDEs has the potential to be as big as the initial release of the Eclipse IDE itself nearly 20 years ago.

• April 01, 2020 01 Apr'20

  Quickly fix the MySQL MyISAM type SQLSyntaxErrorException for Hibernate

  https://youtu.be/d0AJKtPgx3M There's nothing worse for a developer than an SQLException in Hibernate and JPA. And there's nothing more annoying than when the SQLException happens before any of the ...

• March 30, 2020 30 Mar'20

  How to go beyond Docker with WebAssembly on the server-side

  Docker changed the way services and applications are designed, implemented and deployed. Before Docker, applications and services had to work cooperatively on the same machine. Sometimes they did, ...

• March 30, 2020 30 Mar'20

  5 tips to improve remote work productivity

  As more people work from home as a result of COVID-19, employees used to the onsite work life will need to adapt to the remote work lifestyle. At first, it can seem like a welcome change but after ...

• March 23, 2020 23 Mar'20

  Oracle ships Java 14 with new preview, productivity features

  With Java 14, Oracle delivers features to the Java language and platform that enhance the productivity of developers building new enterprise applications.

• March 18, 2020 18 Mar'20

  GitHub's NPM acquisition sparks Microsoft-related worries

  GitHub's acquisition of NPM will bring two prominent open source players together under the Microsoft umbrella. But moves like this tend to cause concern for some observers.