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How Minecraft Helps Keep Java Popular With Young Developers
Minecraft mods can introduce children to Java programming while helping sustain interest in the language among future generations.
Spring
Where Quarkus Fits in the Red Hat Runtimes Portfolio
James Falkner discusses Quarkus, cloud-native Java performance, Open Liberty, JBoss EAP, Tomcat, and Undertow in this podcast.
Spring
Simplifying Java Microservices with MVC 1.0 and Java EE Security
Explore how MVC 1.0 builds on JAX-RS and how Java EE Security API enables application-contained security configuration.
Spring
Why Containers Could Replace Much of Virtualization
ZeroTurnaround CEO Jevgeni Kabanov compares containers and virtual machines, focusing on performance, resource use, and simpler host maintenance.
DevOps
How Hardware Transactional Memory Could Improve Server Performance
In this QCon podcast, Azul CTO Gil Tene discusses HTM, multithreaded applications, Intel processors, and the future of JVM optimization.
Spring
How Hyperledger Makes Enterprise Blockchain Development Faster
IBM's Don Thibeau discusses moving beyond bitcoin with Hyperledger Fabric, Composer, and modular tools for building enterprise blockchain applications.
Other
How Automation Makes Continuous Delivery Effective
Eberhard Wolff discusses testing, CI pipelines, and the role of automation in removing manual barriers to continuous delivery.
DevOps
Modernize Legacy Java Applications with Java 9
Explore how multirelease JAR files and modularity let older Java applications adopt newer features while continuing to support existing runtime environments.
Spring
How Database Release Automation Extends DevOps
Datical CTO Robert Reeves discusses applying CI/CD automation, testing, and governance to database changes in the persistence layer.
DevOps
Choosing Between Public Cloud and Managed Services
Understand how cloud elasticity, cost efficiency, security, and administrative overhead can shape the right hosting model for enterprise applications.
DevOps
Why Java SE 9 Adoption Could Take Time
Simon Maple discusses Project Jigsaw, Java modularity, the six-month release cadence, and Java EE's move to the Eclipse Foundation.
Spring
Why Go Is Gaining Ground in Microservices Development
Peter Bourgon discusses Go's simplicity, concurrency model, goroutines, and Go kit for building scalable microservices.
Spring
How JFrog Puts the Artifact at the Center of DevOps
An examination of JFrog’s artifact-focused approach to DevOps, including Artifactory, Shippable, and the challenges of managing complex delivery pipelines.
DevOps
Inside Google's Solve for X Moonshot Program
Barry Burd discusses the program's definition of a moonshot, standout proposals, selection process, and what follows for top-tier ideas.
Other
Hibernate OGM and the Future of Java Data Persistence
Explore Hibernate OGM, its NoSQL data stores, adoption, and the future direction of persistence in Java.
Spring
A Practical Path to Cloud-Native Java Development
See how Java EE developers can begin with containers, break monoliths into modular microservices, and identify reusable application components.
Spring
How Declarative Jenkins Pipelines Make CI/CD More Accessible
Learn how Jenkins' simplified pipeline syntax and graphical editor help new users create continuous integration and delivery workflows.
DevOps
The Challenge of Building a Mature Container Toolchain
Avi Networks CEO Amit Pandey explains why tooling for container orchestration, traffic management, security, and analytics is still evolving.
DevOps
How DevSecOps Tools Help Secure Public Cloud Environments
Explore how infrastructure as code and cloud configuration increase security responsibilities for developers, and how DevSecOps tools can reduce the risk.
DevOps
Inside ZeroTurnaround's Approach to Java Productivity
Anton Arhipov and Geert Bevin explore JRebel, XRebel, developer tools, and the qualities that make software products effective.
Spring
How DevOps, Agile, and Java Shape Cloud-Native Development
A look at Ken Owens' unified view of cloud native computing and the connections between microservices, containers, automation, testing, and Agile practices.
DevOps
Using NoSQL to Improve Application Runtime Performance
An interview with Redis Labs examines how Redis and other NoSQL databases support caching, scaling, clustering, and faster data access.
Other
Securing Cloud-Native Development With Static Analysis
Explore how static analysis, continuous integration, and DevSecOps help prevent small code vulnerabilities from becoming serious application security risks.
DevOps
Managing Cloud-Native Systems Without the Traditional App Server
Apprenda CEO Sinclair Schuller discusses the emerging tooling ecosystem for administering containerized microservices and other loosely coupled applications.
DevOps
How GitLab Brings Jenkins CI Into Git Workflows
The integration connects source control, Jenkins configuration, microservices development, and deployment practices in a more collaborative DevOps workflow.
DevOps
How Kotlin Makes Android Development Simpler
A conversation with JetBrains explores Kotlin 1.0, JVM interoperability, type-safe UI builders, and its potential for Android applications.
Spring
A Practical Path to Java Developer Certification
Discover the benefits of Java certification and study strategies that include reviewing exam objectives, writing code without an IDE, and taking practice exams.
Skills
How Cross-Platform Tools Compare With Native Mobile Development
Jen Looper discusses mobile app performance, security, and project considerations across hybrid, native, and JavaScript-based development approaches.
Spring
Trisha Gee Discusses Java, NoSQL, IntelliJ, and Kotlin
In this podcast conversation, Java Champion Trisha Gee explores Java 8, NoSQL databases, IntelliJ, Kotlin, career development, and changing technology trends.
Spring
Simon Maple on Developer Productivity and Lightweight Architecture
A podcast interview explores WebSphere, microservices, containers, cloud trends, and the tools that help software developers work more effectively.
Spring
Scaling Edge Devices Means Solving IoT Data Challenges
Pavel Hardak discusses the rising volume, unpredictable quality, and efficient processing of data from connected devices.
DevOps
How Apache Arrow Speeds Up Big Data Analytics
Learn how Apache Arrow's columnar data format and shared memory layer improve processing speed and reduce serialization overhead.
Other
How Single-Page Interfaces Change Performance Monitoring
Nic Jansma of SOASTA explains how AngularJS-style applications alter page loading, navigation metrics, and browser-based performance analysis.
DevOps
System Performance in the Shift to Containers
A Red Hat principal engineer discusses container performance, virtualization tradeoffs, NUMA systems, and workload optimization in the cloud.
DevOps
Why Redis's Creator Joined Redis Labs
Salvatore Sanfilippo explains how Redis users and developers responded to his move to Redis Labs and what they expected from the partnership.
Other
How Reactive Design Could Shape Enterprise Architecture
A look at survey findings, microservices, asynchronous messaging, and the challenges of moving traditional systems toward reactive architecture.
Spring
How Containers and Microservices Improve DevOps Security
Explore how lightweight containers, stateless services, and rolling upgrades can reduce attack surfaces and simplify security patching.
DevOps
Exploring Hadoop's Evolving Ecosystem and Future
A conversation with Hortonworks product leader Tim Hall about Hadoop trends, performance tuning, configuration challenges, and distributed computing.
Other
Exploring Aerospike's Open-Source Journey and Speed
In this DeveloperWeek 2015 audio interview, Dash Desai explains Aerospike's performance, open-source transition, and potential beyond traditional NoSQL use cases.
Other
How Chef InSpec 2.0 Automates Cloud Compliance
Chef's open source InSpec 2.0 helps organizations detect cloud security gaps, define custom compliance rules, and reduce manual auditing.
DevOps
Why Network Capacity Remains a Problem for Modern Apps
Sean Bowen and Peter Hughes discuss reducing bandwidth use, addressing latency, and adapting web service design for IoT and data-heavy systems.
DevOps
How XRebel changes Java application performance monitoring
In this podcast interview, ZeroTurnaround CEO Jevgeni Kabanov explains how always-on XRebel profiling identifies performance problems during development.
Spring
Strategies for Enterprise-Wide Agile Scaling
Learn how integrated ALM practices, DevOps collaboration, and faster feedback can help large organizations extend Agile beyond individual teams.
Agile
How APIs Connect Software Development and DevOps
An interview explores how RESTful services and developer-friendly APIs automate infrastructure, testing, and cloud staging workflows.
DevOps
Java Security Insights from JavaOne 2017 Speakers
Jim Manico and Ivar Grimstad explain Java 9 security, modularity, the Java EE Security API, and MVC 1.0 in their JavaOne sessions.
Spring
Java Platform Updates Take Center Stage at JavaOne
Oracle VP Michael Lehmann discusses Java 9, Java EE 8, OpenJDK alignment, and the future of Java platform releases.
Spring
Jenkins 2.0 Brings Integrated Pipelines and Easier Setup
This release overview covers preconfigured plugins, automation enhancements, Pipeline as Code, and what existing Jenkins users should know before upgrading.
DevOps
Exploring Liferay 7 and the Future of Enterprise Portals
Ray Auge explains how Liferay 7 improves platform maintainability while advancing mobile integration, API access, and personalized content delivery.
Spring
How to Remove Application Lifecycle Management Bottlenecks
Gerie Owen explains how better communication, integrated tools, and suitable ALM practices can improve productivity across Agile and DevOps teams.
Agile
Node.js, Robots, and the Internet of Things at DeveloperWeek
Firebase developer advocate Jenny Tong explores Nodebots, JavaScript-powered robots, coding, and cloud computing in this DeveloperWeek podcast.
Spring
Turning DevOps Success Into Enterprise Agile Change
Mik Kersten explains how effective DevOps practices can drive broader Agile, lean, and enterprise transformation.
Agile