Enterprise Java development strategy

Learn about enterprise Java and Java EE applications and software development. Our coverage of enterprise Java development includes the Java programming language; Java virtual machine (JVM) languages like Scala, Groovy and Grails; domain specific languages (DSLs); and other software programming languages.

April 18, 2019 18 Apr'19
Red Hat replaces Oracle as OpenJDK 8, OpenJDK 11 steward

Red Hat has taken control of two popular versions of the open source Java implementation, so developers can continue to build apps after Oracle's support ends.
March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19
JavaScript popularity drives TypeScript adoption among devs

More developers choose to work with JavaScript to build web, server-side and mobile applications, while TypeScript has quickly gained traction, according to recent analysis.
March 22, 2019 22 Mar'19
Oracle's Java 12 adds developer productivity features

The latest version of the Java Platform, Standard Edition, delivers new features to make developers more productive with the Java programming language.
March 07, 2019 07 Mar'19
Red Hat eyes cloud-native Java future with Quarkus

Red Hat's Quarkus project aims to raise Java up to the cloud and update the popular programming language for cloud-based computing situations and projects.

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Java is a widely used programming language expressly designed for use in the distributed environment of the internet. Continue Reading
Developers find cautious optimism for serverless platforms

Experts urge cautious optimism around serverless development. It has its benefits, but tools that don't work as expected and a developer learning curve can cause some problems. Continue Reading
Use the Java JDeps tool to root out internal API calls

If you have internal Java API calls in your code, it will soon stop working. Here's a way to identify those calls and replace the problematic code with options on how to fix it. Continue Reading

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Install the Jenkins Artifactory plugin in 5 easy steps

Jenkins and Artifactory integration can be a major timesaver for DevOps engineers. Follow these five steps for an easy plugin installation in your CI/CD pipelines. Continue Reading
What is the preferred developer operating system?

Does the developer operating system play a part in the SDLC equation anymore? Well, it depends on what you're programming. Mobile and cloud development demand different OS best practices. Continue Reading
Is it a mistake to teach Java as a first programming language?

Is it right to teach Java to students as an introductory programming language? If not, what are the alternatives to Java when it comes to learning how to code? Continue Reading

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Encrypted computing approaches practical app development

A new technology could make it easier to write apps that don't have to decrypt data and, therefore, improve security without a compromise made for development. 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
Tough sample DevOps interview questions and answers to tackle

Interested in applying for that DevOps engineer position? Then take a look at these tough, sample DevOps interview questions and answers, and see how well you are prepared. Continue Reading

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Use Java method modifiers to avoid public method antipattern

Follow best practices for Java method design, and don't allow one public class to call another. If you skipped this step, be prepared to pay the consequences. Continue Reading
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
Stop with the unsafe internal Java API calls, or the JDK will stop it for you

Soon, any code that uses Java internal APIs will not compile, and shortly after that, code that uses classes in sun.misc will not even run. Continue Reading