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).

March 02, 2018 02 Mar'18
Simplified automated cloud deployment with Bitnami's Stacksmith

Looking to do automated cloud deployment, or even help with security updates to your apps running in Docker containers? Bitnami's recently released Stacksmith promises to do just that.
February 22, 2018 22 Feb'18
IBM hones in on AI talent at developer confab

IBM and others target developers interested in building artificial intelligence applications, as the number of skilled AI developers falls short of industry needs.
February 16, 2018 16 Feb'18
Pluralsight IQ, Stack Overflow boost developer street cred

Tying the Pluralsight IQ skills test to the Stack Overflow Developer Story helps developers measure their technical skills and better highlight them for jobs.
November 06, 2017 06 Nov'17
From monoliths to cloud native composition with Apprenda's Sinclair Schuller

In our series on cloud native computing, TheServerSide spoke with a number of experts in the field, including a number of members of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. The following is the ...

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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
A side-by-side comparison of MongoDB and Cassandra databases

How do you choose one NoSQL database over another? Expert Christopher Tozzi explains the difference between MongoDB and Cassandra. 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
Chef's InSpec 2.0 brings compliance automation to the cloud

Enterprises have been quick to adopt automation tools for development and deployment but only recently have organizations started adopting security and compliance automation tools. Continue Reading
How DevOps concepts eluted from cloud computing and service platforms

The popularity of DevOps can be traced back to the emergence of cloud computing. As programmers began scripting their environments, the line between dev and ops began to blur. Continue Reading

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New distributed tracing API completes the feedback loop

As apps get moved to the cloud and software has no fixed address, tracing and troubleshooting are challenges. However, a new distributed tracing API promises to simplify things. Continue Reading
Tips for avoiding external and internal API performance issues

After convincing users to integrate into your system, the last thing you want is for them to suffer from API performance issues. Ensure users that API performance isn't a problem. Continue Reading
Amazon S3 outage a Fukushima moment for cloud computing

The Amazon S3 outage has turned into the Fukushima moment of cloud computing, as users re-evaluate the cloud's long-term viability. Continue Reading

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What's the best image optimization for web and mobile apps?

When it comes to images and application development, the optimization opportunities are endless. Expert George Lawton outlines the choices and the challenges. Continue Reading
How a data cache can solve your JavaScript performance problems

There are many barriers to improved web application performance, but using a data cache effectively can break down many of those performance barriers. Continue Reading
How to mitigate containerized microservices risks

How can you simplify the process of containerizing microservices and moving to the cloud? Testing and validation is the key. Continue Reading