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.

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User input with a Java JOptionPane example

Java JOptionPane input example The best way to teach the concept of Java user input to new software developers is to have them use the extremely visual and highly user-friendly JOptionPane from ...
September 10, 2022 10 Sep'22
Java Scanner next() vs nextLine() methods: What's the difference?

What's the difference between next() and nextline()? The difference between the Java Scanner's next() and nextLine() methods is that nextLine() will return every character in a line of text, right ...
September 09, 2022 09 Sep'22
Java Exception handling best practices

Don't let the complexities of Java Exception handling get you down. Follow these top 10 Java Exception handling examples and you'll be an expert in handling errors in your Java code.
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Java Scanner User Input Example

This tutorial on how to use the Java Scanner for user input will quickly show you how to import java.util, take String, int, double and char input, and teach you the difference between the ...

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10 tough Scrum Master quiz questions

Here's a tough 10 question Scrum Master quiz to test you on how well you know the responsibilities of this important Scrum role and accountability. Continue Reading
Your top 4 Java user input strategies

From System.in to the Scanner class, there are many ways to read user input into your Java programs. Find out which Java user input strategy is best for your software needs. Continue Reading
10 tough Agile quiz questions for software developers

Ready to embrace Agile for your software development projects? Take this quiz to gauge your grasp of the basics of Agile, and the core values and principles of the Agile Manifesto. Continue Reading

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Abstract pattern recognition skills aid developers and musicians

What do good programmers and musicians have in common? The ability to recognize and apply abstract patterns helps both roles keep their work in harmony. Continue Reading
Funny JavaScript for programmers who love literature

Learn about the book 'If Hemingway Wrote JavaScript' by Angus Croll and how JavaScript gives programmers the ability to create interactive code. Continue Reading
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

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How Java's System.in reads input from the user

The Java System.in component provides universal access to console-based user input. Learn how to make your applications interactive with this Java System.in tutorial. Continue Reading
Agile versus Scrum: What's the difference?

What's the difference between Agile and Scrum? What are their similarities? Learn how to compare and contrast these two popular software development frameworks and methodologies. Continue Reading
How to communicate effectively in the workplace

Don't bury the lead. Grab your audience's attention early. Be graceful when others disagree. These and other tips will help you communicate more effectively with your peers. Continue Reading

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How to setup an Nginx load balancer example

Nginx is among the most popular load balancers and reverse proxy servers for enterprises. Here's how to quickly setup Nginx as a load balancer and configure weighted nodes and sticky sessions. 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
Jenkins GitHub Integration for CI/CD Pipelines example

This CI/CD example shows you how the integration of Jenkins with GitHub includes not only the ability to pull GitHub code, but also to trigger Jenkins build jobs with webhooks as well. Continue Reading