Java DevOps

Organizations working on the Java EE stack are trying harder than ever to make Java DevOps a reality. By bringing together development and operations teams, Agile software development is streamlined, test automation becomes easier to achieve and the implementation of continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) streams can become a reality when Java DevOps is done right.

March 25, 2019 25 Mar'19
How not to write a Git commit message

I'm working on an article that outlines how to write a good Git commit message, along with a variety of Git commit message conventions and rules that developers should follow. But, as I write about ...
January 31, 2019 31 Jan'19
Step-by-step guide: How to install Git on Windows desktop computers

Working with GitHub or BitBucket? Then you need to install Git. In this tutorial we show you how to install Git on Windows in 10 easy steps.
November 20, 2018 20 Nov'18
Continuous integration benefits: Why adopting a CI/CD tool like Jenkins makes sense

There's more to tools like Jenkins than simply building code after a Git commit. Here we explain continuous integration benefits clearly while answering the question 'Why Jenkins?'
October 21, 2018 21 Oct'18
Five Oracle Code One sessions you don't want to miss

From Jenkins pipelines written in Groovy, to cloud native applications written using the Eclipse MicroProfile, there is plenty to be excited about at the conference that was once called JavaOne. ...

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Git vs. GitHub: What is the difference between GitHub and Git?

What are Git and GitHub? Are they actually the same thing? In this comparison article, we compare Git vs GitHub and examine the differences between the tools, like who maintains them and how easy they integrate with other tools. Continue Reading
4 ways to upload a JAR to a JFrog Artifactory repository

Need to upload a JAR to a Maven repository after an artifact has been built? Here, we show you four ways to upload a file to a JFrog Artifactory repository. Continue Reading
How to deploy Docker Hub-hosted microservices in AWS ECS

In this AWS ECS tutorial, we take a Spring Boot app contained in a Docker Hub-hosted image and deploy the associated microservices in AWS using Elastic Container Service. Continue Reading

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Don't let the DevOps shift left mindset diminish security

The shift left in DevOps philosophy makes some responsibility changes in the delivery process but can generate positive results if properly implemented. Continue Reading
Jenkins creator explains why a successful build job is blue

Instead of the often-recognized red, yellow and green layout for success and failure, Jenkins replaced green with blue. If you've ever wondered why, here is your answer. Continue Reading
Tough sample GitHub interview questions and answers for job candidates

If you're a developer in search of a DevOps job, you'll need to address these Git and GitHub interview questions and answers. And don't forget about distributed version control systems either. Continue Reading

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Manage Jenkins vulnerabilities via Security Advisory page

The Jenkins Security Advisory maintains a list of vulnerable plugins and ways to fix issues that may otherwise hamper your environment. Keep a close eye on it for your well-being. Continue Reading
Want a private GitHub repository? It comes with a catch

Want a private GitHub repo? You can now create one with a basic account, but the feature set is somewhat limited. Continue Reading
How to use the Jenkins Git Plugin: Tips and tricks

Being able to pull from a source code repository is a given, but here are five features the Jenkins Git Plugin makes available to your build jobs that you didn't even know were there. Continue Reading

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Incorporate telemetry to keep a DevOps tools list in check

Don't let a long list of DevOps tools burden your enterprise. Incorporate telemetry to simplify your tooling and prevent developers from working redundantly on similar problems. 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
Just git reset and push when you need to undo previous local commits

What happens when you git reset and push to a remote GitHub or GitLab server? Are the reset local commits published, or do previous commits simply vanish? Continue Reading