Java platform tools and technology

Java tools and technology help application developers build better code faster. Some Java tools are aimed at increasing the efficiency of applications running on the Java platform in terms of the computing and storage resources necessary to run the application. Other Java technologies are focused on making Java applications more maintainable via modularity and component reuse or other strategies. Still other tools and technologies are designed to make each application developer more effective by increasing communication (collaboration tools) or reducing the need for repetitive boilerplate code (high level abstractions and Java code libraries).

July 20, 2021 20 Jul'21
How to fork a Git repository

Looking for the fork command in Git? Well, it doesn’t exist. Here we'll show you how to fork a Git or GitHub repo on your own.
July 19, 2021 19 Jul'21
How to download an older, specific version of UiPath Studio

Want to stop UiPath Studio from updating to the latest release all the time? Here's how to download and install a specific version of UiPath Studio.
July 02, 2021 02 Jul'21
How to download and install UiPath Studio

It’s actually a bit tricky to install UiPath. This UiPath Studio install tutorial shows you how to find the download link and the right version.
June 30, 2021 30 Jun'21
How to pass variables as UiPath arguments

How do you use a variable from one UiPath sequence in another? This tutorial will teach you everything you need to know about passing data between workflows.

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5 Java performance profiling tips to help tune your JVM

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5 helpful tips to reduce webpage load time, improve performance

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Create your first RPA robot in UiPath Orchestrator

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5 ways to force Java garbage collection

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Use .gitkeep to commit and push an empty Git folder or directory

What is the .gitkeep file? How do you commit and push empty Git folders? In this quick tutorial we'll explain why git is not pushing empty folders and how to fix it. Continue Reading