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• 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 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 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 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.

• 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 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.

• February 25, 2020 25 Feb'20

  How to refactor a Java portlet application for a cloud-native future

  While the past may have been all about the development of Java portlet applications, the future is cloud-native. Here is how to bridge the two together.

• February 24, 2020 24 Feb'20

  Top 5 benefits of client-side rendering frameworks

  As the name of this site implies, we're big advocates of server-side technologies. But we also recognize that integrating client-side technologies into the web architecture can be advantageous as ...

• February 21, 2020 21 Feb'20

  Easy JavaScript performance optimization tips for a speedy site

  JavaScript can deliver highly interactive websites that actively engage the user in a way HTML alone never could. However, the increased engagement levels come with a performance cost that can ...

• 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 31, 2020 31 Jan'20

  How a software development team can handle management battles

  Here’s how it usually goes. A project manager or product owner relays word from someone higher up the corporate food chain that a piece of software needs to be delivered by a given date. The reason ...

• January 31, 2020 31 Jan'20

  Fix Java memory leaks without costly JVM heap dumps by example

  You can fix your Java memory leak problem without a costly JVM heap dump. Just use Java Flight Recorder's Old Object Sample event and view the recording in JDK Mission Control.

• January 08, 2020 08 Jan'20

  Make this 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.

• January 07, 2020 07 Jan'20

  5 technology predictions for 2020

  As the old saying goes, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." I find this saying to be particularly true when it comes to technology. Even though it's become more complex, the ...

• 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

  Top 5 functional Java 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

  How to deploy a WAR file to Tomcat 5 different ways

  Tomcat WAR deployment example 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 ...

• 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.

• December 01, 2019 01 Dec'19

  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 ...

• November 26, 2019 26 Nov'19

  What type of developer are you: A technician or an artist?

  When I used to work for a big computer manufacturing company, I once had a boss with an interesting hiring philosophy. He divided technical talent into two groups: technicians and artists. If he ...

• November 08, 2019 08 Nov'19

  Change how you present technical training for better value

  More often than not, technical training misses the mark. You need to better understand how we ingest information through Bloom's educational taxonomy to get the most value out of your training ...

• 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 by example

  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.

• August 06, 2019 06 Aug'19

  3 questions to ask in a microservices oriented architecture review

  Don't get caught up in all the microservices oriented architecture hype just yet. Make sure you ask some key questions, and examine potential design issues before you say yes.

• 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 | 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.

• July 09, 2019 09 Jul'19

  What is the future of front-end software development in a post GUI world

  By the year 2025, Google predicts that the number of IoT and Smart Devices in operation will exceed that of non-IoT devices. Statista also predicts a similar growth pattern, in which the ...

• June 25, 2019 25 Jun'19

  Hibernate vs JPA: What's the difference between them?

  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 28, 2019 28 May'19

  Why is programming so hard to master?

  Why is programming so hard? Because it’s no longer about programming. Allow me to elaborate. I wrote my first line of professional code back in 1987. It was an application written in BASIC that did ...

• May 22, 2019 22 May'19

  How to force JDK 1.8 compliance in a Maven POM example

  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

  Fix Git's 'fatal: repository not found' error quickly

  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

  Examples of Git commit message done wrong

  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 ...

• May 01, 2019 01 May'19

  Java's UnaryOperator in Lambda expressions example

  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 26, 2019 26 Mar'19

  How to learn new technology in a corporate environment

  Here’s how it usually goes when it comes to technical training in a corporate environment. A company decides to implement a new technology. The powers-that-be look around to determine if the IT ...

• 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.