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.

October 24, 2019 24 Oct'19
AWS gets behind Rust programming language

AWS has joined Microsoft, Google, Mozilla and other major vendors in using and supporting the Rust programming language as a system programming language.
September 29, 2019 29 Sep'19
How to fix the Eclipse 'No Java virtual machine was found' install error

In need of a quick fix for the Eclipse "No Java virtual machine was found" error during an Ubuntu or Windows installation? Here's how to fix the Eclipse JRE and JDK errors.
September 24, 2019 24 Sep'19
Ecstasy programming language targets cloud-native computing

Startup Xqiz.it has a new Ecstasy programming language that aims to arm developers for the cloud-native computing era with features that Java and other programming languages lack.
September 17, 2019 17 Sep'19
Java SE 13 adds performance, security, stability features

Java SE 13 provides developers with new features to make the Java language and platform more secure and stable. Oracle has also rolled out free cloud services and developer tools.

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Ideas on how to hold a successful code hackathon

Want to host a hackathon? Here are some ideas on what a company can do to host an event that solves problems and reenergizes the organization. Just don't forget the food. Continue Reading
A Jenkins tutorial for beginners with examples

If you're ready to try Jenkins, this quick start tutorial lays out the specific steps you'll need to take to download and install the CI tool on your local machine. Continue Reading
6 quick facts about a Java microservices architecture

Building microservices in Java may not be as simple as it seems. Here are six quick facts and tips that will help you with Java-based microservices development. Continue Reading

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Tomcat vs. Apache HTTP Server: What's the difference?

Don't get caught up in the improper phrasing of "What's the difference between Tomcat and Apache?" Let's straighten out the confusion and compare the two server offerings. Continue Reading
Is Java slow? Compared to C++, it's faster than you think

If you find that Java is slower than other languages, such as C++, here's how to better compare the two and the major differences between compiled and interpreted languages. Continue Reading
Java's popularity hinges on future developers, adaptability

Java needs to focus on the youth, adapt to emerging tech and constantly evaluate its performance to remain popular among developers. Continue Reading

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Java video games, like Minecraft, keep the language popular

The next generation of Java developers can learn the ins and outs of the language through an unlikely source: video games such as Minecraft. Continue Reading
You need more than web app security to stop API attacks

API and web application vulnerabilities may share some common traits, but it's where they differ that hackers will target. Continue Reading
Microsoft vs. IBM: A major shift in Java support

Once an afterthought in the Java community, Microsoft has seemingly overtaken IBM as the preeminent advocate among developers at the Oracle Code One conference. 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