Modular tools

Modular tools enable rapid and simplified development of distributed, transactional, secure and portable applications based on Java technology. This section provides news and information, including product ideas and best practices for modular tools and techniques.

June 21, 2016 21 Jun'16
Simple Docker image acquisition the key to IBM's container strategy

By making it easier for clients to acquire a Docker image, IBM hopes to see more enterprises adopting a container-based development strategy.
June 23, 2015 23 Jun'15
Red Hat preview: App performance with container-based systems

As the 2015 Red Hat Summit takes place, attendees are dealing with the fact that container-based systems have changed the game for app performance.
May 15, 2015 15 May'15
Containerization may mark the decline of virtualization

The popularity of containerization is leaving virtualization in the dust. ZeroTurnaround's Jevgeni Kabanov explains why.

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Top Java programming tools used in application development

There's a multitude of Java tools that help the software development process. Here's a list of Java tools and technologies that every programmer should be aware of. Continue Reading
Best Java static code analysis tools for code quality automation

Don't let faulty code bring down your software project. These Java code quality tools can help find and fix common errors before they become problems. Continue Reading
Java command-line interface tools every JDK developer should know

These five JDK tools -- javac, javap, jstat, jdeps and jar -- should be on the must-know list for every developer to help comprehend the underlying code in a project. Continue Reading

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How to Git started and use the Github Desktop app tool

The GitHub Desktop client has been around for a few years now. In this GitHub Desktop app tutorial, we take a look at how well the tool performs the five basic Git commands. Continue Reading
10 Git quiz questions to test your distributed version control skills

Test your distributed version control knowledge with this 10 Git questions quiz. It's a quick test that will see how well you know the basics of the popular DVCS tool. Continue Reading
Why we still use Apache Ant tool in Java build and deploys

Plenty of companies still use the Apache Ant tool in Java development cycles and as part of their continuous deployments. Here's why Apache Ant is still a great choice for CI/CD. Continue Reading

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A git reset hard example: An easy way to undo local commits and shift head

For those looking to undo a commit, the easiest way to do it is by using the git reset hard command. It's the easy way to reset the HEAD, the index and the working tree as well. Continue Reading
Combine continuous integration software with GIT

As microservices abound, organizations are finding that integrating Jenkins CI with source code tools like GIT can simplify development and help make the DevOps successful. Continue Reading
Choosing the right DevOps tool to tame your polyglot programming

When programs are built using a polyglot of different languages, organizations need good DevOps tools to manage that integration. Continue Reading

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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