Front-end, back-end and middle-tier frameworks

The JDK and core Java APIs provide the plumbing for porcelain frameworks such as Spring Boot, Jakarta EE, Vaading and JavaServer Faces. An enterprise developer must know how the most critical middle-tier, front-end and back-end Java frameworks function. Follow expert software development roadmaps and explore the essential Java frameworks that simplify modern software development.

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Tip 15 Sep 2023
Idempotent HTTP methods and REST

The Hypertext Transport Protocol requires all HTTP verbs to identify as idempotent or not. But what is an idempotent method, and how does idempotence apply to RESTful API design? Continue Reading
Quiz 20 Jun 2023
10 WebAssembly questions to test your Wasm knowledge

Test your knowledge of WebAssembly with this tough, ten-question quiz on the benefits and applications of the new Wasm standard. Continue Reading

Blog Post 12 Sep 2023

Is Python's GIL the software world's biggest blunder?

Python can't thread across cores, and the reason why dates back 30 years to a fatally flawed assumption that computers of the future would have only one CPU. Continue Reading
Blog Post 05 Sep 2023

How to install Git on Windows

Need to install Git on Windows? This quick Git install tutorial shows you how to quickly download, install and configure Git on Windows 10. Continue Reading
Blog Post 05 Sep 2023

Clean Git up!

There comes a time where you must clean up Git branches, commits and the repository as a whole. Here we show you how to compact your Git repo and keep things clean. Continue Reading
Blog Post 04 Sep 2023

How to git clone a specific commit

Need to git clone a specific commit? There's no single command to do it, but clever use of branch and reset commands makes the clone of a single, specific git commit a possibility. Continue Reading
Blog Post 02 Sep 2023

How to git clone a specific branch

Need to git clone a single, specific branch? In this quick example, we show you how to git clone a specific branch to help save your builds time and space.. Continue Reading
Blog Post 31 Aug 2023

Git push new local branch to remote

Did you create a new Git branch? Need to push that local Git branch to a remote repo like GitHub, BitBucket or GitLab? This example shows you how to git push new local branches remotely. Continue Reading
Blog Post 31 Aug 2023

GitKraken tutorial for beginners

Who needs a GitKraken crash course? For those who want a top-tier Git GUI tool that can help accelerate software development, this GitKraken tutorial for beginners is for you. Continue Reading
Blog Post 24 Aug 2023

GitHub Desktop Tutorial for beginners

Need to learn how to use GitHub Desktop? This quick and thorough GitHub Desktop tutorial for beginners will teach you all the fine points of source code management both locally and in the cloud. Continue Reading
Blog Post 22 Aug 2023

How to delete local and remote Git branches

There's no single Git command that will delete a remote and local Git branch. But these two commands will get the job done. Need to delete remote and local Git branches? Here's how to do it. Continue Reading
Blog Post 21 Aug 2023

HTTP request methods explained

While there are almost 40 registered HTTP request methods, most RESTful web developers only use five of them. Here are the most important HTTP methods and examples of how to use them. Continue Reading
Blog Post 21 Aug 2023

PUT vs POST: What's the difference?

What's the difference between PUT and POST methods? Here we compare POST versus PUT in terms of idempotence, URL usage, payloads and their use in RESTful APIs. Continue Reading
Quiz 20 Jun 2023

10 WebAssembly questions to test your Wasm knowledge

Test your knowledge of WebAssembly with this tough, ten-question quiz on the benefits and applications of the new Wasm standard. Continue Reading
Blog Post 04 Jun 2023

Hibernate and JPA column mapping with annotations

Effective Hibernate and JPA column mapping requires the use of the @Column annotation to set important properties such as nullability, uniqueness, precision and scale. Continue Reading
Blog Post 01 Jun 2023

How System.out in Java works

New developers are often confused by the line of System.out.println() code they write when first introduced to Java. Here's a quick explanation of what System.out.println() means. Continue Reading
Blog Post 25 Apr 2023

Hello World in Python vs Java

'Hello World' is a silly criterion to use when comparing programming languages. Yet here we are, comparing 'Hello World' in Java vs Python. We'll let you judge the winner. Continue Reading
Tip 24 Apr 2023

Smart contracts, blockchain and decentralized computing

Industries such as manufacturing and finance are turning to decentralized computing technologies, in the form of smart contracts and blockchains, to solve complex problems. Continue Reading
Blog Post 13 Apr 2023

How to check the technology a website is built with

Want to lookup the technologies your favorite website was built with? Here are five different ways to check which technologies a website uses. Continue Reading
Blog Post 08 Mar 2023

long to String in Java

The easiest way to convert from a long to a String in Java is to add the long to an empty set of double quotes with the plus operator. If that's not good enough, here's a list of other conversion ... Continue Reading
Blog Post 07 Mar 2023

String to long in Java

The correct way to convert a String to long in Java is with the parseLong method of the wrapper class. The constructor conversion approach is deprecated! Use parse instead. Continue Reading
Tip 22 Feb 2023

Why WebAssembly? Top 11 Wasm benefits

Latency and lag time plague web applications that run JavaScript in the browser. Here are 11 reasons why WebAssembly has the potential to completely change that. Continue Reading
Tip 28 Dec 2022

How developers can stay motivated when working remotely

Feeling like you've lost your edge in your remote work? Follow these tips to stay energized, sharpen your skills, and tighten relationships in your company and career. Continue Reading
Feature 07 Jul 2022

Is HTML a programming language?

Unlike Java, Python or C, HTML is not a programming language because it lacks variables, conditional statements or iterative loops. But so what? HTML has a bigger role to play. Continue Reading
Quiz 24 Jan 2022

12 tough Bootstrap 5 quiz questions for web developers

Just how well do you know Bootstrap 5? These 12 tough Bootstrap quiz questions will test your mettle. Continue Reading
Quiz 10 Dec 2021

A 12-factor app principles quiz for cloud-native developers

The 12-factor app principles are a must for those who perform cloud-native development. Try your hand at this 12-factor quiz to test your knowledge on the fundamentals. Continue Reading
Feature 06 Aug 2021

How to build a Spring Boot 12-Factor app

Here we look at how the Spring Boot framework supports the Twelve-Factor App methodology, and where tools such as GitHub, Docker and Kubernetes fill in the voids. Continue Reading
Tip 25 Jun 2021

Library vs. framework: How these software artifacts differ

Libraries are low-level components that deliver a specific function, such as establishing a network connection. A framework is a known programing environment, such as Spring Boot. Continue Reading
Feature 15 Mar 2021

Why Java devs should switch to Python or R for data science

Java devs looking to explore or work in data science may need another language up their sleeves. Python and R are common Java alternatives for data science. Continue Reading
Video 30 Sep 2020

A HibernateUtil class example to simplify JPA code

Developers can use HibernateUtil to mitigate access to JPA EntityManager and create more readable, less resource intensive code for data-driven applications. Continue Reading
Video 29 Jul 2020

How JPA EntityManager handles Hibernate transaction management

Follow this JPA EntityManager persist example tutorial to see how it can be used for transaction management and how to save changes to the database. Continue Reading
Video 26 Jun 2020

3 ways to have JPA and Hibernate create tables in a database

JPA frameworks such as Hibernate can automatically create tables. Here are three ways to have JPA and Hibernate create tables in a database. Continue Reading
Video 25 Jun 2020

Simple database integration with the JPA persistence.xml file

The persistence.xml file plays a significant role in all facets of JPA-based application development. Examine the file's properties for a simple configuration to ease development. Continue Reading
Video 12 Jun 2020

Create a distraction free JPA and Hibernate dev environment

A minimalistic approach is the way to go for development with Hibernate and JPA. Create a development environment with only the basics -- a JDK, Hibernate and a text editor -- to get started. Continue Reading
Video 08 Jun 2020

How to install MySQL on Windows for app development

Couple a MySQL installation on Windows with three helpful developer tools, MySQL Workbench, MySQL Shell and Connector/J for an easy-to-use back-end database with community support. Continue Reading
Feature 19 Mar 2020

6 top webpage performance metrics to monitor

Webpage performance is paramount for digital success. To monitor webpage performance, use these top six metrics. Continue Reading
News 18 Mar 2020

GitHub's NPM acquisition sparks Microsoft-related worries

GitHub's acquisition of NPM will bring two prominent open source players together under the Microsoft umbrella. But moves like this tend to cause concern for some observers. Continue Reading
Feature 28 Feb 2020

Take advantage of these 5 benefits of server-side rendering

From performance improvements to browser compatibility, here are five reasons why you should use server-side rendering technologies in your next web project. Continue Reading
Tip 25 Feb 2020

CSS performance optimization in 5 easy steps

Here are five CSS performance tips to help you avoid website performance problems. Continue Reading
Video 06 Jan 2020

Simplify a cloud-native, Spring Boot Docker deployment

How do you deploy a Spring Boot application to Docker? It's not as complicated as you might think. Follow this example to move and test your app within a container. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Jun 2019

4 great Java-based CMS options

Open source Java CMS tools come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Explore these four platforms to see if they would be a match for your enterprise. Continue Reading
Video 10 Apr 2019

Follow this Java screen scraper example to aggregate content

Follow this JSoup example of screen scraping to aggregate data from live webpages, and generate results that can be easily identified and organized. Continue Reading
Feature 20 Feb 2019

Convert JPEG to SVG to improve webpage performance

Vector images open the door for multiple benefits on HTML webpages. Consider SVGs instead of raster images to boost HTML speed and improve overall image clarity. Continue Reading
Tutorial 11 Dec 2018

Avoid boilerplate code with this typable Spring beans tutorial

Java is always criticized for being bloated. But there are ways to minimize all the fill-in code. This Spring beans tutorial shows you how to write more efficient applications. Continue Reading
Feature 01 Sep 2018

New CDNs bring edge JavaScript to the app performance world

With content distribution networks loaded with edge JavaScript, Cloudfare promises to improve application performance and reducing resource consumption. Continue Reading
Video 26 Jul 2018

Step-by-step Spring Boot RESTful web services example in Java using STS

In a previous tutorial, we explained the basic tenets of good RESTful web service design. In this step-by-step Spring Boot restful web services example, we implement it. Continue Reading
Video 20 Jul 2018

IoC example in Spring: Inversion of control explained clearly and quickly

All enterprise development frameworks are built around inversion of control. This IoC example demonstrates how it manifests itself in frameworks like Spring and Jakarta EE. Continue Reading
Tutorial 30 Jun 2018

Spring MVC tutorial: How Spring Boot web MVC makes Java app development easy

Spring Boot has provided an opinionated approach to developing microservices. In this Spring MVC tutorial, we show how Spring Boot has changed Java web development as well. Continue Reading
Tip 17 Apr 2018

How JPA and Hibernate simplify data persistence

JPA is the Java standard for data persistence, especially for relational systems. Here, we explore how Hibernate and JPA work together to make database processes easier. Continue Reading
Feature 16 Apr 2018

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
Tip 22 Mar 2018

A side-by-side comparison of MongoDB vs Cassandra databases

How do you choose one NoSQL database over another? Expert Christopher Tozzi explains the difference between MongoDB and Cassandra. Continue Reading
Feature 30 Jan 2018

What happened to Java in 2017? Here's a comprehensive list

Java developers face new technology challenges regularly, but in 2017, the bar was raised. We've rounded up our top 10 Java stories from 2017 in case you missed anything. Continue Reading
Tutorial 16 Jan 2018

What Java developers need to know about TypeScript syntax

For Java developers transitioning into JavaScript frameworks, like React and Angular, this TypeScript tutorial on syntax will help make the transition easier. Continue Reading
Tip 08 Dec 2017

What's the best image optimization for web and mobile apps?

When it comes to images and application development, the optimization opportunities are endless. Expert George Lawton outlines the choices and the challenges. Continue Reading
Podcast 03 Oct 2017

How Java EE Security and MVC 1.0 simplify Java microservices

Once the decision has been made to use containers and microservices, it's good to know that MVC 1.0 and the Java EE Security API will make the development process much easier. Continue Reading
Feature 16 Aug 2017

How a data cache can solve your JavaScript performance problems

There are many barriers to improved web application performance, but using a data cache effectively can break down many of those performance barriers. Continue Reading
Feature 09 Aug 2017

How Pandora built a better recommendation engine

Find out how Pandora developed an AI application for building a better recommendation engine that combines novelty and comfort. Continue Reading
Feature 25 Jul 2017

React and Angular frameworks speeding up JavaScript performance

New JavaScript frameworks, like React and Angular, are changing the way web and mobile UIs are developed, with performance being one of their strongest traits. Continue Reading
Feature 25 Jul 2017

Will voice user interfaces usurp the traditional UI?

It would appear that innovation has stalled in terms of mobile and desktop user interfaces, which is why voice user interfaces might be the future for application interactions. Continue Reading
Opinion 01 Jun 2017

Standardized data the key to making cloud storage a commodity

Wouldn't it be nice if accessing cloud storage solutions were as easy as plugging in a toaster? Standardized data is the key. Cloud storage as a commodity is the future. Continue Reading
Feature 07 Mar 2017

Big data recognition technology the next frontier for machine learning

It's one thing to have big data, but it's another to be able to understand it. That's why big data recognition technology is so important to the world of machine learning. Continue Reading
Feature 06 Mar 2017

Applying data science to doc migrations brought sense to the City of LA

When the city of LA was burdened with antiquated systems of sharing information, data science was applied and doc migrations performed. Continue Reading
Feature 16 Jan 2017

Web application performance tips from the wolves on Wall Street

If you are having web application performance problems, here are some tips from the IT experts working Wall Street. Continue Reading
Feature 22 Dec 2016

Collaboration and community the key to DevOps success in 2017

What is the best way to ensure DevOps success in 2017? Most experts agree that community and collaboration play a key part. Continue Reading
Podcast 03 Nov 2016

IoT data consumption a key challenge in edge device scalability

IoT devices can be most unfriendly -- from cheap components to bad sensors -- which means handling, consuming and processing IoT data is a key to edge device scalability. Continue Reading
Feature 25 Oct 2016

JavaScript framework AngularJS continues to simplify UI development

The easiest way to simplify UI development? Use a powerful JavaScript framework like AngularJS. Continue Reading
Podcast 22 Jul 2016

Apache Arrow to revolutionize big data analytics performance

Apache Arrow will not only improve the performance of your big data analytics engines, but it will make system interoperability more efficient as well. Continue Reading
News 17 Jun 2016

Apache Spark streaming analytics engine key to integrating big data

Learn how a variety of improvements to the open source Apache Spark streaming analytics engine promises to improve the development of big data applications. Continue Reading
Tutorial 09 Jun 2016

Apache Drill case study: A tutorial on processing CSV files

Rob Terpilowski decided to take Apache Drill for a test drive and use it for processing CSV files. Here's a quick tutorial to show how you can do it to. Continue Reading
Tutorial 25 May 2016

Portlet tutorial: Defining and namespacing JavaScript objects

A great deal of frustration can ensue when referencing JavaScript objects within a portlet. Defining a namespacing JavaScript component properly will help avoid that. Continue Reading
Feature 25 May 2016

A technical expert's guide to software product design

When initiating a new project, there are a number of dos and don'ts when it comes to software product design you need to be aware of. Continue Reading
Tutorial 23 May 2016

Portlet filters and Spring tutorial

Working with a complex product like WebSphere, it helps to integrate a lightweight framework. This portal and Spring tutorial demonstrates how to use portal filters with Spring. Continue Reading
News 21 Apr 2016

Identifying where big data apps make sense today

Developers can gain an advantage from identifying the most common use cases of big data apps today. Here, expert George Lawton offers three different things to keep in mind. Continue Reading
News 08 Apr 2016

Designing Web apps and Web UIs for software developers

Interested in designing Web apps? Here are some UX design tips that will garner them great feedback when they finally test the Web UIs they develop. Continue Reading
Feature 01 Apr 2016

Moving beyond the virtualization tool with DevOps containers

Virtualization has been a pivotal tool for organizations wanting to simplify both development and operations, but DevOps is now moving beyond the VM with DevOps containers. Continue Reading
Feature 23 Mar 2016

Choosing the right big data analysis tools

In order to choose the right big data analysis tools, it’s important to understand the transactional and analytical data processing requirements of your systems and choose accordingly. Continue Reading
News 22 Mar 2016

Reactive programming is all the rage at Fluent 2016

Find out why Microsoft's Matthew Podwysocki said he believes good reactive programming means developers embrace the Observable design pattern and create reliable, asynchronous systems. Continue Reading
News 17 Mar 2016

Why NoSQL databases are getting replaced

NoSQL databases have gained popularity by solving problems at which relational databases fail. Now graphing engines are solving the problems that are too tough for NoSQL. Continue Reading
Feature 26 Feb 2016

In JDK 9, the Java browser plug-in will be a thing of the past

In the version 9 release of JDK, Oracle will finally drop the Java browser plug-in, and nobody is shedding a tear over it. Continue Reading
Tip 22 Feb 2016

Five tips for choosing a UI development framework

Choosing a UI development framework is one of the most difficult decisions a software architect must make. Here are five things to look for when picking a development framework. Continue Reading
Feature 10 Feb 2016

Why LinkedIn doesn't deliver as a social media network for professionals

While Facebook made sharing with family and friends a joy, LinkedIn has filed to make social networking for professionals fun. Here's what's wrong with LinkedIn. 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 14 Dec 2015

A Google promise to be fulfilled: Good emulators for Android developers

One of the biggest challenges in developing Android applications is the frustration of working with slow and unresponsive emulators. At Google's Android Dev Summit, a promise has been made to fix that. Continue Reading
Tip 27 Aug 2015

Hortonworks optimizes Apache Hadoop performance

Hortonworks has recently introduced new products to help enhance Apache Hadoop performance. Continue Reading
Podcast 25 Aug 2015

The latest trends in the Hadoop project

In this podcast, Tim Hall of Hortonworks discusses the Apache Hadoop project and how it has changed since its inception. Continue Reading
Tip 04 Aug 2015

A new HTTP protocol eases server-side development

The HTTP protocol is finally getting its first major overhaul, bringing a number of improvements to managing the connections between servers and users. Continue Reading
Podcast 30 Jul 2015

Beat performance monitoring hurdles in single-page interface world

This podcast discusses how frameworks like AngularJS have simplified the creation of single-page interface applications, but have created new performance monitoring challenges. Continue Reading
Feature 07 May 2015

A new approach to condensing data leads to a 99% compression rate

Given the enormous thirst for data, coupled with the finite existence of copper and fiber optic cables that link clients and servers together, the need for powerful compression algorithms is self-evident. Has XLABS solved the problem with a 99% rate? They just may have. Continue Reading
Tutorial 04 May 2015

How to invoke a JSF managed bean asynchronously through JavaScript

Sometimes great frameworks like JSF, Wicket or Spring MVC make simple tasks surprisingly difficult to do. With JavaServer Faces, the simple task of invoking a method on a managed bean is actually a bit of a chore. In this tutorial, we tackle that chore together. Continue Reading
Tip 22 Apr 2015

Bridging the gap between WebRTC, VoIP and phones

The WebRTC protocol has shown great promise for integrating telephony capabilities into modern enterprise applications. But challenges remain. Continue Reading
Podcast 31 Mar 2015

Inside the portal arena with Liferay

Learn about the front facing portal applications happening at Liferay in this interview with TSS and Ray Auge of Liferay. Continue Reading
Tip 30 Mar 2015

Migrating a website without the migraines

Given all that's involved, migrating to a new website can be challenging. Here is a checklist to follow that can help lead you to a smooth transition. Continue Reading
Podcast 09 Mar 2015

What we can expect from Hibernate OGM and data persistence in 2015

Emmanuel Bernard discusses the Hibernate OGM project and how it has progressed since it was initially envisioned back in 2011. Continue Reading
Podcast 17 Feb 2015

Discussing Aerospike at DeveloperWeek 2015

Aerospike's developer discusses how the NoSQL database recently moved its IP to open source at DeveloperWeek 2015. Continue Reading
Feature 30 Jan 2015

Growing the demand for NoSQL technology, and non-relational solutions

While relational databases have been the stalwart of enterprise computing, more and more organizations are looking at NoSQL solutions that will free them from many of the constraints of a relational database system. Continue Reading
Feature 30 Jan 2015

AngularJS: A JavaScript framework built with software testing in mind

Modern development methodologies rely heavily on testing and testing frameworks. Of course, testing frameworks are quite mature in the Java and .NET world, but they have been nascent in terms of JavaScript. Here's what's new in the world of JavaScript testing. Continue Reading
Feature 21 Jan 2015

From the mobile browser to the cloud: The expanding role of JavaScript

While originally a language confined just to the web browser, JavaScript has become a requirement for server-side developers as well, as its use in cloud based and mobile applications has become more prevalent and important than ever. Continue Reading
Tutorial 15 Jan 2015

Step-by-step guide to Android development with Eclipse

Learn how to create applications in an Android development environment in this guide. Continue Reading
Feature 25 Aug 2014

Comparing of the cloud storage Titans: Amazon S3 versus Microsoft Azure

There are many vendors out there fighting for your cloud based storage space, with the two biggest being Microsoft Azure and Amazon's S3 offering. Here we compare the two to help you figure out which cloud storage solution is right for you. Continue Reading
Tutorial 20 Jul 2014

Creating pages based on a JSF template: Using the Facelets ui:define tag

What do you do once you've set up a handsome page template using the Facelets functions that come with JSF 2.x? Well, you start creating new pages, meshing those ui:define tags in with ui:composition and ui:insert. It's easier than it sounds, trust me. Continue Reading
Tutorial 30 Jun 2014

Adding the MBean to the JMX server

Part two of this tutorial delves into how and why to add MBean to the JMX server. Continue Reading
Tutorial 27 Jun 2014

Configuring VisualVM to connect to the app server

Learn how to configure VisualVM in part three of this tutorial. Continue Reading