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• JPA and Hibernate enum mapping with annotations and the hbm.xml file

  Ever since they were introduced in Java 5, enums have been catching developers off guard. How do you perform JPA and Hibernate enum mapping with annotations or even XML files? It's actually not ... Continue Reading

• Fix broken builds with this log4j Maven dependency example

  DevOps professionals need to know how Maven dependency management works. This log4j Maven dependency example demonstrates how to use Maven Central and resolve external libraries. Continue Reading

• Quality and consistency key to self-driving car technology

  How do you test self-driving car technology when the consequences of an error can be fatal? Here are some best practices for testing automotive apps and self-driving car software. Continue Reading

• New IDE tools to visualize code may accelerate app dev

  IDE tools for code visualization have always been difficult to implement. But given the benefits, new tools have emerged to make it possible to easily visualize your code. Continue Reading

• Spring creator Rod Johnson releases API for implementing DevOps

  Find out about Rod Johnson's latest project, which promises to simplify the process of implementing DevOps and streamlining the workflow between development and operations. Continue Reading

• The best way to start creating cloud-native Java applications

  How do software engineers transition traditional Java EE development into a world of cloud-native Java? Heptio's Craig McLuckie provides insights on transitioning.Continue Reading

• What's the best image optimization for web and mobile apps?

  When it comes to images and application development, the optimization opportunities are endless. Expert George Lawton outlines the choices and the challenges.Continue Reading

• How to remove plain text passwords for a secure Java code base

  Here are some strategies to remove plain text passwords from configuration files and your code base. It's one way a secure Java app can deter a malicious attack.Continue Reading

• How a data cache can solve your JavaScript performance problems

  There are many barriers to improved web application performance, but using a data cache effectively can break down many of those performance barriers.Continue Reading

• What to do if Amazon is down, because your S3 apps don't have to be

  Just because Amazon is down doesn't mean your S3 apps have to be. Here are some tips and strategies for protecting yourself against the next Amazon S3 outage.Continue Reading

• Amazon S3 outage a Fukushima moment for cloud computing

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

• Why scaling Agile development calls for DevOps toolchain integration

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

• How to mitigate containerized microservices risks

  How can you simplify the process of containerizing microservices and moving to the cloud? Testing and validation is the key.Continue Reading

• Technical debt is not scary if you invest it well

  Many are scared off by the prospect of technical debt, but the flipside of debt is often the acquisition of an asset. Joe Ottinger explains why technical debt isn't always scary.Continue Reading

• Overcome inherent bottlenecks in app lifecycle management

  The software development world is simply too busy to have inefficient ALM. Expert Gerie Owen reimagines app lifecycle management as something streamlined and totally painless.Continue Reading