Java DSLs

Java Domain Specific Languages (DSLs) are programming languages designed to solve a specific problem. Examples include UNIX shell scripts and ColdFusion Markup Language. Because Java DSLs are designed to solve specific problems, they often contain elements not found in general purpose languages though are often created with a general purpose language as a template. In this section on Java DSLs, find news and articles that explain how computing problems are being solved with DSLs and what problems could be solved with a newly created DSL. DSLs have a specific place in programming, and its important to know when they can be applied successfully.

Top Stories

Tip 13 Apr 2022
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
Tutorial 13 Nov 2019
A Jenkins tutorial for beginners with examples

If you're ready to try Jenkins, this quick start tutorial lays out the specific steps you'll need to take to download and install the CI tool on your local machine. Continue Reading

Tutorial 24 Apr 2018

Create your first Jenkins build job: A freestyle project tutorial for beginners

The Jenkins freestyle job is the foundation of Jenkins CI. In this CI tutorial, we show you how to both create a freestyle job and run it using the CI tool. Continue Reading
Podcast 17 Apr 2018

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
Podcast 14 Mar 2018

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
Blog Post 08 Aug 2016

Git Tutorial – The Ultimate Guide

Git is, without any doubt, the most popular version control system. Ironically, there are other version control systems easier to learn and to use, but, despite that, Continue Reading
Podcast 15 Mar 2016

JVM language Kotlin simplifies Android app development

JetBrains, a company known for its popular IntilliJ and RubyMine IDEs, has released Kotlin, a new JVM language set to simplify both server-side and Android-based development. Continue Reading
Tutorial 21 Jan 2016

How to integrate Spring Cache with an In-Memory Data Grid (IMDG)

Interested in combining the efficiencies of Spring Cache with the power of an In-Memory Data Grid (IMDG). This simple tutorial demonstrates just how easy the process is. Continue Reading
Feature 03 Jan 2016

Simplified messaging and microservice development with PHP's PSR-7

Here we take a look at PHP's PSR-7, and how this new specification will help simplify microservice development while enhancing application messaging at the same time. Continue Reading
Feature 22 Dec 2015

The benefits of integrating blockchains into distributed enterprise architectures

Blockchains aren't just for Silk Roaders paying with Bitcoins. Integrating blockchains into a distributed enterprise architectures has many benefits. Continue Reading
Feature 23 Aug 2012

How cloud computing is impacting enterprise Java developers

How do cloud computing technologies impact the day-to-day development patterns of typical Java developers? Continue Reading
Feature 01 Jun 2012

Scaling Web applications with Scala, Clojure and Groovy

Scaling Web applications written in Java can be difficult due to thread concurrency and locking issues. However, immutable peripheral languages like Scala, Groovy, and Clojure can make scaling up more feasible. Continue Reading
Tip 26 Jan 2012

Java 7 and the intricacies of safe and unsafe casting

One of the problems with casting is that it does have the potential to cause a loss of precision, especially if the number that gets cast does indeed fall outside of the range of the target type. Here we will explain why this happens. Continue Reading
Feature 26 Jan 2012

Has Computer Programming Really Changed Much Since Lovelace's Time?

Everyone always talks about these new computer programming languages, and how great one is over the other. But really, has computer programming really changed that much over time? Continue Reading
Tutorial 12 Jan 2012

New Java 7 Features: How to Use a More Precise Rethrow in Exceptions from Project Coin

Afficionados of other languages such as Scala or Clojure are always slagging the fact that Java is too verbose and cumbersome. So, it's not too surprising to find out that Java 7 introduced a number of new facilities that can help to trim down the code an application developer is required to write. Continue Reading