Web developer tools

Learn about Web developer tools, including Hibernante framework and Java testing frameworks in this topic section. Find the latest news and up-to-date expert analysis on all the latest Web dev tools including the most effective tools for Web and app development, in this section.

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.
February 14, 2020 14 Feb'20
New tool fixes app accessibility glitches

The new Applause Accessibility Tool helps developers write better apps for disabled users by automatically finding and fixing app accessibility issues in their code as they write it.
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.
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.

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Developing a COVID-19 application? Design it the right way

Application developers with skills and an idea could design an app to combat the virus. Follow these insights to effectively design and deploy a coronavirus-related app. Continue Reading
How developers can volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic

What resources can developers offer to go against COVID-19? Explore some promising developer volunteer and open source project opportunities to see how you can help. Continue Reading
Example of how to use the Git clone command

Move code from remote-hosted version control repositories into local ones with one command. Follow this Git clone tutorial to move code into local environments. Continue Reading

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5 Jenkins alternatives for Java developers

In need of an alternative to Jenkins as part of a CI/CD environment? Consider options from Atlassian, GitLab, Spinnaker, JetBrains and CloudBees to see if they would be a better fit for development teams. Continue Reading
Developer vs. DevOps roles: What's the difference?

Don't lump developers and DevOps engineers into the same category. Compare and contrast the two and see which one is a better fit for your programming career. Continue Reading
AI development tools make software development easier

Software tools with AI can help optimize various elements to make the development pipeline easier to handle for all those involved in the process. Continue Reading

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Work from home tips from distributed development teams during COVID-19

The distributed dev community often works remotely. Pick up these approaches, such as an asynchronous schedule and video collaboration, to be productive and in sync while the whole team works from home. Continue Reading
Don't ever put a non-Java LTS release into production

Development teams should avoid non-long-term support releases at all costs. Pay attention to the Java release cycle to make sure your updates are supported. Continue Reading
Why AI application development isn't as far away as you think

The distance between application development and AI development continues to narrow. Here's how to integrate AI into your app dev and get more value out of your data. Continue Reading

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Can a left shift in Java cause DevOps developer burnout?

DevOps burnout is more common than you think. Pay attention to the details in your Java shift left to make sure your dev and management teams are working toward the same goals. Continue Reading
What's the difference between applet and application in Java?

Java applets are no longer supported. How do they differ from applications? Let's explore their differences, as well as a brief history of the two terms among Java developers. Continue Reading
Don't let plugins open up more Jenkins vulnerabilities

Let's explore the Blue Ocean, Config File Provider and Groovy plugins with security vulnerabilities. Here's how to address them, and what could happen if you don't. Continue Reading