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).

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The performance cost of autoboxing Java primitive types

The boxing and unboxing of Java primitive types has severe performance implications. Uncover the truth about autoboxing Java primitive types in this JDK Mission Control and JVM Flight Recorder example.
December 13, 2020 13 Dec'20
Fix Java memory leaks without costly JVM heap dumps

You can fix your Java memory leak problem without a costly JVM heap dump. Just use Java Flight Recorder's Old Object Sample event and view the recording in JDK Mission Control.
December 12, 2020 12 Dec'20
How to start Java's JVM Flight Recorder 3 easy ways

JDK Mission Control is feckless without a Java Flight Recorder file to profile. Here are 3 easy ways you can start JFR in Eclipse and monitor your JVM in JMC.
December 11, 2020 11 Dec'20
Java Mission Control 8 Eclipse plugin Install

Here's a quick explanation of the steps you need to perform to get the Java Mission Control Eclipse plugin installed and do a Java Flight Recorder JVM profile run.

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Use Jenkins' Warning plugin for CheckStlye, PMD and FindBugs reports

The Jenkins Warnings plugin replaces the deprecated CheckStyle, FindBugs and PMD ones. This static code analysis in Jenkins example shows you how to integrate Jenkins, CheckStyle, FindBugs and PMD ... Continue Reading
How can I become an AWS Authorized Instructor?

To become an AWS Authorized Instructor, you need deep knowledge of Amazon products and services and must be able to communicate this wealth of technical information. Continue Reading
Fix for the GitLab "Unable to locate package gitlab-ee" on Ubuntu 20

If you're doing a self-hosted GitLab Ubuntu 20 install and you hit the "Unable to locate package gitlab-ee" error, here's the solution to fix the problem. Continue Reading

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Fix the Jenkins error: Invalid agent type Docker specified [any, label, none]

Here's how to quickly fix the "Invalid agent type Docker specified. Must be one of [any, label, none]" error by installing the correct Jenkins Docker pipeline plugins. We'll get your Jenkinsfile up ... Continue Reading
How Quarkus fits into the Red Hat Runtimes formula

Faster microservices runtimes are the center of the excitement around Quarkus. Hear what Red Hat's James Falkner thinks about the framework in this podcast with TheServerSide.com. Continue Reading
Make this UiPath Hello World example the first project in your RPA journey

The first step in every RPA journey must be the creation of a Hello World robot. In this UiPath Hello World example, we step you through the creation of your first automation app. Continue Reading

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5 helpful tips to reduce webpage load time, improve performance

Nobody wants to wait for a webpage to load. Follow these tips to reduce website load time and improve the user experience for a better online persona. Continue Reading
Create your first RPA robot in UiPath Orchestrator

After your RPA program is coded, you will need to create a robot in UiPath Orcestrator so the robotic automation can me managed. This UiPath robot creation tutorial shows you how to do exactly that. Continue Reading
6 top webpage performance metrics to monitor

Webpage performance is paramount for digital success. To monitor webpage performance, use these top six metrics. Continue Reading

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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
Fix "There isn't an Orchestrator present" error with the right UiPath Orchestrator URL

Is the UiPath Assistant complaining that the UiPath Orchestrator URL is wrong? Here's how to fix the UiPath Orchestrator present at the indicated URL error. Continue Reading
Top 3 website performance issues and how to fix them

It's amazing how even in 2020, you can visit an established organization's homepage, only to encounter serious website performance issues that could easily be fixed if the developers and designers ... Continue Reading