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.

March 29, 2018 29 Mar'18
Fair-use defense fails in Oracle vs. Google Android lawsuit

A final appeal in the Oracle vs. Google Android lawsuit has come down against Alphabet Inc., asserting its use of Java APIs did not constitute fair use.
February 21, 2018 21 Feb'18
Clear software development governance needed in this polyglot world

New architectures composed out of language agnostic software containers have made polyglot programming a new reality. But out of this newfound freedom chaos can ensue if clear software development ...
January 12, 2018 12 Jan'18
AWS Cloud9 IDE threatens Microsoft developer base

With its Cloud9 IDE, AWS challenges Microsoft where it matters most -- with the developer community, where Microsoft has long-held sway.
December 19, 2017 19 Dec'17
Top DevOps vendors promise faster releases with fewer bugs

What's the hottest software development trend? If the number of top DevOps vendors taking up space on conference hall floors is an indication, it would have to be merging Dev and Ops.

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Use the Jenkins OAuth plug-in to securely pull from GitHub

The easiest way to securely push code to your remote GitHub repository from your continuous integration server is to use the Jenkins OAuth plug-in. This tutorial shows you how. Continue Reading
How to install the JDK on Windows and set up JAVA_HOME

Is it time to install the latest Java release? Here is a quick look at how to get Java running on Windows, how to set up JAVA_HOME and how to configure the Java path setting as well. Continue Reading
Why the Waterfall or Agile debate will be around forever

Which is the right methodology to use for your project: Waterfall or Agile? The industry may be at peak Agile, as the practicality of Waterfall is winning over more converts. Continue Reading

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Let's talk bitcoin and building blockchain apps fast with Hyperledger

If you're thinking about building blockchain apps, you're probably looking for the right tools and technologies. Hyperledger Fabric and Composer just might meet your requirements. Continue Reading
The best web programming languages for development

Many technologies have emerged to facilitate browser-based development. Here, we look at those technologies in an effort to identify the best web programming languages of today. Continue Reading
Java versioning: Why Java 10 maps to version 18.3 of the JDK

When it comes to Java versioning, things have never been straightforward. Java 2 mapped to JDK 1.2. Java 5 mapped to JDK 1.5. But how did Java 10 end up mapping to JDK 18.3? Continue Reading

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Migrations to Oracle's Java SE 9 platform may be delayed

Oracle did a great job getting Java SE 9 released earlier this year, but modularity and various smaller updates may not be enough to get users to quickly migrate to JDK 9. Continue Reading
Effective DevOps hinges on automating a continuous delivery pipeline

Many organizations struggle with bringing development and operations together, only to realize that effective DevOps means successfully automating a continuous delivery pipeline. Continue Reading
Continuous delivery book asserts automation is key to effective DevOps

While interviewing Eberhard Wolff about his practical continuous delivery book, it's clear that effective DevOps adoption means full test coverage and pipeline automation. Continue Reading

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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
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
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