Modular code

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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.
September 25, 2017 25 Sep'17
Oracle releases Java 9, Java EE 8

Oracle released the long-awaited Java 9, along with Java EE 8 -- each with key improvements to simplify the development process using the language, including modularity in Java 9.
May 10, 2017 10 May'17
Java modularity's future takes a hit as Project Jigsaw (JPMS) is voted down

Can you believe all of this drama surrounding Project Jigsaw and the Java modularity debate? I was so thankful yesterday when President Donald Trump fired the director of the FBI, drowning out all ...
April 20, 2017 20 Apr'17
LinuxKit, Moby push developers toward collaborative systems

Docker offers two new projects: a toolkit for building secure, lean and portable Linux subsystems and a way for developers to collaborate on interchangeable components.

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Neutralizing threats and creating a secure Java software stack

This essential guide explores how developers can create a secure Java software stack, from the APIs used by the JDK to the methodologies used by Agile and DevOps teams. Continue Reading
Developers' guide to deploying microservices and containers

As enterprises move toward more modular and self-contained components, the move toward microservices and container deployment, like Docker, is a natural step. Continue Reading
Tech apprenticeships to improve developer shortage

At JavaOne 2015, Steve Millidge discussed how the U.K. is creating tech apprenticeships to help solve the looming developer shortage. Continue Reading

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Fearless enhancement of legacy Java code with new SE features

While the Java SE 9 release has everyone talking about new features and syntax enhancements, JNBridge's Wayne Citrin insists legacy Java developers need not feel left behind. Continue Reading
Microservices and containers can simplify DevOps security

You would think that managing a sea of containers and microservices would make DevOps security difficult, but it may, in fact, make DevSecOps easier. Continue Reading
Persistent data storage in containerized environments

The most significant challenge to the rise of containerized applications is quickly and easily providing enterprise-class persistent storage for containers. Continue Reading

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Cloud-native apps push static code analysis tools to the limit

The distributed nature of a cloud-native architecture, with microservices deployed to a multitude of containers, can test the limits of static code analysis tools. Continue Reading
Containers and microservices complicate cloud-native security

As microservices-based applications are deployed to a sea of Docker containers, mitigating against cloud-native security issues is becoming a struggle. Continue Reading
Cloud-native tooling for managing loosely coupled systems evolving

How does an organization manage loosely coupled systems built with containers and microservices? Apprenda's Sinclair Schuller discusses how tools are evolving. Continue Reading

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The best way to start creating cloud-native Java applications

How do software engineers transition traditional Java EE development into a world of cloud-native Java? Heptio's Craig McLuckie provides insights on transitioning. Continue Reading
How to remove plain text passwords for a secure Java code base

Here are some strategies to remove plain text passwords from configuration files and your code base. It's one way a secure Java app can deter a malicious attack. 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