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.

July 08, 2022 08 Jul'22
Agile vs DevOps: What's the difference?

Wondering how to choose between Agile or DevOps? You're in luck, but it's not about DevOps versus Agile. It's about how Agile and DevOps work together. Here we examine the similarities and ...
June 13, 2022 13 Jun'22
How to format a Java double with printf example

Formatting output in Java doesn't have to be hard. Here's how to use Java printf with double values to control decimal precision, thousands groupings and character width when you format ...
June 12, 2022 12 Jun'22
How to setup the Nginx Proxy Manager Docker example

Learn how to setup and install the Nginx Proxy Manager from Docker Hub. This simple tool greatly simplifies the configuration of Nginx reverse proxy servers, asset caching, host redirecting and SSL ...
June 11, 2022 11 Jun'22
Example Java String palindrome checker program using recursion

There are many ways to write a Java String palindrome program. In this Java palindrome example we demonstrate recursion and how the use of loops, arrays, Scanner and the reverse method can improve ...

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10 tough Agile quiz questions for software developers

Ready to embrace Agile for your software development projects? Take this quiz to gauge your grasp of the basics of Agile, and the core values and principles of the Agile Manifesto. Continue Reading
Forward proxy vs. reverse proxy: What's the difference?

Forward and reverse proxies secure and isolate resources that reside on a private network, but they play different roles in modern enterprise architectures. Continue Reading
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a text-based, human-readable data interchange format used to exchange data between web clients and web servers. Continue Reading

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Git fork vs. clone: What's the difference?

Both Git fork and clone create copies of a repository, but they offer drastically different levels of access, isolation and control over the target repo. Continue Reading
Library vs. framework: How these software artifacts differ

Libraries are low-level components that deliver a specific function, such as establishing a network connection. A framework is a known programing environment, such as Spring Boot. Continue Reading
How technologists should approach professional development

Old approaches to professional development don't stand up to the pace of change in the cloud-native world. Here's how DevOps professionals can cope. Continue Reading

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Agile vs. Waterfall: What's the difference?

The contrasts between Agile and Waterfall are stark. Here we compare these two popular development methods, and show you the key differences between Waterfall versus Agile. Continue Reading
Either log or rethrow Java exceptions, but never do both

When an exception occurs in your Java code, you can log it or you can rethrow it -- but don't do both. Here's why you must avoid that exception handling antipattern. Continue Reading
An example of how suppressed exceptions in Java work

Don't ignore suppressed exceptions. In this quick tutorial we show you how to anticipate when code will throw suppressed exceptions, along with the best practices to handle them. Continue Reading

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How do I 'docker copy' a file from container to host?

Here's a quick example of how to copy a file inside a Docker container to the local filesystem of the host machine. With the ID or name of the container in hand, a Docker file copy operation is an ... Continue Reading
How to revert a Git commit: A simple example

The git revert command is commonly misunderstood. In this quick tutorial, we will show you exactly how the command works and how to perform a simple undo in your repo. Continue Reading
5 ways to force Java garbage collection

A developer can't technically force garbage collection in Java, but it can be made a priority. If you need to free up heap space, here are five ways to prioritize it in the JVM. Continue Reading