Modular code

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Tomcat vs WebSphere: How these application servers compare

When it comes to Java application server comparisons, there isn't a starker contrast between two offerings than Apache Tomcat and IBM WebSphere. Right off the bat, let's clear up some ...
December 30, 2019 30 Dec'19
TheServerSide's top articles from 2019

From Git to the speed of the OpenJDK, here's a look at some of the most popular topics of 2019 on TheServerSide.com.
December 18, 2019 18 Dec'19
Top 5 ways to deploy a WAR file to Tomcat

If you want to develop web applications and Apache Tomcat is your target web server, you need to know how to deploy WAR files to Tomcat so you can see if your applications function at runtime. Here ...
September 04, 2019 04 Sep'19
How to deploy a JAR file to Tomcat the right way

How do you deploy a JAR file to Tomcat? Typically you deploy WAR files, not JARs. But if you need to link to a JAR file from a Java web app on Apache Tomcat, here's how to do it.

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The Git working tree, index and commit history explained by example

This quick tutorial explains the importance of the Git working tree. With the help of the git status command, you'll become an expert on how the popular DVCS tool transforms the file system. Continue Reading
How to change the last Git commit message quickly

How can a developer change the message associated with the last git commit before an update? Use the following tutorial on the amend command to alter the last Git commit message. Continue Reading
How to create a local repository with the git init command

Follow this git init tutorial to create a local repository, add files to the repository and perform commits on your local machine as you get started with distributed version control. Continue Reading

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Compare git stash pop and git stash apply for file restores

Do you want to save or delete your stash entries? Your choice will determine the outcome of the debate between the git stash pop and git stash apply command. Continue Reading
Tomcat vs. Jetty: How these Java application servers compare and differ

What is your Java application server of choice? Where you stand on the Jetty vs. Tomcat debate probably lends a hand to which one you use in production. Continue Reading
Tomcat vs. Apache HTTP Server: What's the difference?

Don't get caught up in the improper phrasing of "What's the difference between Tomcat and Apache?" Let's straighten out the confusion and compare the two server offerings. Continue Reading

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Illustrated guide to containerization security

Container security concerns are keeping IT pros up at night. Discover why and what they're doing to secure containers as well as the applications and data that run within them. Continue Reading
Get these benefits when you simplify a WebSphere Portal URL

If your Portal URL displays the tired /wps/portal preamble in the browser's location bar, it's time to perform Portal URL simplification and change it. Continue Reading
Step-by-step SOAP web services example in Java using Eclipse

There was a time when creating a SOAP web service was an arduous task. In this step-by-step SOAP web services example in Java using Eclipse, let's show how times have changed. Continue Reading

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How to fix the 'HttpServlet not found' error in Eclipse

Have you run into the HttpServlet not found error? This tutorial will show you how to quickly fix this annoying Eclipse error message in three easy steps. Continue Reading
Don't git revert that last commit, git reset instead

Developers should only use git revert if they need to reverse out a specific change in their code. To simply undo a previous commit to a shared repository, use git reset instead. Continue Reading
Stop with the unsafe internal Java API calls, or the JDK will stop it for you

Soon, any code that uses Java internal APIs will not compile, and shortly after that, code that uses classes in sun.misc will not even run. Continue Reading