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.

November 05, 2021 05 Nov'21
How to delete a Git repository

Trying to delete a local Git repository but the DVCS system still persists? Here's a quick example of how to locally remove a Git repo permanently and completely.
November 02, 2021 02 Nov'21
How to delete all Git branches except master or main

Here is a quick Git command to delete all branches except master or main from your local repository. It's a nice way to clean up your workspace after a milestone or a sprint.
November 01, 2021 01 Nov'21
How to import a Maven project from GitHub into Eclipse

Here's a quick tutorial that shows you how to import a GitHub hosted Maven project into the Eclipse IDE.
October 31, 2021 31 Oct'21
Uncommit Git's Last Commit

Need to do a git uncommit to the last commit you were working on? Learn how to quickly uncommit files updates and changes in Git.

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Introduction to Docker quiz

These Docker questions and answers will test your knowledge of the fundamentals of Docker, but it won't be easy. Take this quiz and see if we can stump you. Continue Reading
Learn how to save to local storage in this git stash tutorial

Sometimes developers need to jump off the main distributed development branch to local storage. Follow this git stash tutorial to learn the ins and outs of this Git command. Continue Reading
Lessons from Fluentd: How to name a project in the SEO age

Dreaming of wide-scale adoption for your new project? You'll need the right name. Here's how Fluentd got its name, and what you can learn from its SEO-driven process. Continue Reading

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A monolithic vs. cloud-native migration quiz for developers

Are you prepared for a cloud-native migration? This quiz contrasts the microservice vs. monolithic approaches to software development and will help gauge your knowledge. Continue Reading
Git fork vs. clone: What's the difference?

Both Git fork and clone create copies of a repository, but they offer drastically different levels of access, isolation and control over the target repo. Continue Reading
Kubectl apply vs. create: What's the difference?

The Kubernetes command-line tool, kubectl lets you control your Kubernetes clusters. But two of its operations -- apply and create -- can often be confused. Continue Reading

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How enterprises are building inclusive language in code

Inclusive language in code is just one step towards a diverse community, but it's a good place to start. It's a conversation more and more open source enterprises are tackling. Continue Reading
Your near-zero downtime microservices migration pattern

The possibility of extended downtime is a common reason to avoid a migration to microservices. Learn how to minimize downtime with this monolith-to-microservices migration pattern. Continue Reading
Why GitHub renamed its master branch to main

The GitHub master branch is no more. Developers used to think it was untouchable, but that's not the case. Here's why GitHub made the switch from master branch to main branch. Continue Reading

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5 ways to force Java garbage collection

A developer can't technically force garbage collection in Java, but it can be made a priority. If you need to free up heap space, here are five ways to prioritize it in the JVM. Continue Reading
How to implement a remote Jenkins build trigger with a URL

This quick example will demonstrate how to implement a remote Jenkins build trigger. With the remote Jenkins build URL, a developer can call jobs from scripts, the CURL command and even Java code. Continue Reading
An example of how to easily add Git submodules

This git submodule add example demonstrates how a developer can use these steps to create a Git repository and add a new Git submodule to it. Continue Reading