Java Development Tools

Java development tools are supported by many platforms and numerous plugins exist to extend the capabilities. In this section, get the latest news on development tools, find advice on how to optimize your use of Java, and follow tutorials to improve your skills when using Java development tools. Learn about valuable tools including the integrated development platform (IDE), and discover tools and plugins you can use to create programs in Java.

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May 23, 2018 23 May'18
How to 'git cherry-pick' from another branch to your own

In a previous tutorial, we took a look at how to cherry-pick a commit on the current branch, but one of the ancillary questions that commonly arises is how to perform a git cherry-pick from another ...
May 17, 2018 17 May'18
Learn to git cherry-pick a commit with this easy example

One of the most commonly misunderstood version control commands is git cherry-pick, and that's a real shame because the ability to git cherry-pick a commit is one of the most useful skills a ...
April 30, 2018 30 Apr'18
Here's why you need to learn Maven and master the build tool's fundamental concepts

While at various conference sessions, or as a participant in development workshops, one of the sad realities to which I'm constantly reminded is that there are a large number of very experienced ...
December 19, 2017 19 Dec'17
Top DevOps vendors promise faster releases with fewer bugs

What's the hottest software development trend? If the number of top DevOps vendors taking up space on conference hall floors is an indication, it would have to be merging Dev and Ops.

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Jenkins environment variables list for shell script build jobs

The Jenkins environment variables list outlines the various properties that developers can inject into advanced Jenkins shell scripts and batch programs. Continue Reading
How to install Maven and build apps with the mvn command line

If you want to learn Maven and become a build master, the first step is to install Maven, and the second is to use the mvn command-line tool to compile and package Java apps. Continue Reading
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

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Jenkins vs. Maven: Compare these build and integration tools

DevOps advocates are often asked for a Jenkins vs. Maven comparison. But those asking often discover that Maven-Jenkins integration is the true path to continuous integration success. 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
The best web programming languages for development

Many technologies have emerged to facilitate browser-based development. Here, we look at those technologies in an effort to identify the best web programming languages of today. Continue Reading

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Effective DevOps hinges on automating a continuous delivery pipeline

Many organizations struggle with bringing development and operations together, only to realize that effective DevOps means successfully automating a continuous delivery pipeline. Continue Reading
Continuous delivery book asserts automation is key to effective DevOps

While interviewing Eberhard Wolff about his practical continuous delivery book, it's clear that effective DevOps adoption means full test coverage and pipeline automation. Continue Reading
iText software simplifies the portable document format

Struggling with the rendering of PDF files? The iText PDF tool suite might provide the simplicity you need. Continue Reading

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How to git revert a commit: A simple undo changes example

The best way to undo previous changes to the source code repository is to learn how to git revert a commit. Continue Reading
Fix broken builds with this log4j Maven dependency example

DevOps professionals need to know how Maven dependency management works. This log4j Maven dependency example demonstrates how to use Maven Central and resolve external libraries. Continue Reading
What to do if Amazon is down, because your S3 apps don't have to be

Just because Amazon is down doesn't mean your S3 apps have to be. Here are some tips and strategies for protecting yourself against the next Amazon S3 outage. Continue Reading