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.

May 28, 2020 28 May'20
Quarkus goes GA, gains Red Hat Runtimes support

With Quarkus, Red Hat targets the popular Spring Boot framework to help developers use Java as a first-class language to build microservices and container-based applications.
May 14, 2020 14 May'20
How to make multiple values per key in a Java map possible

Need to add multiple values to a key in a Java HashMap but can't figure out how to do it? Here are three examples of how to solve the multiple values per key problem in Java.
April 29, 2020 29 Apr'20
Tomcat vs WebSphere: How these application servers compare

When it comes to Java application server comparisons, there isn't a starker contrast between two offerings than Apache Tomcat and IBM WebSphere. Right off the bat, let's clear up some ...
March 23, 2020 23 Mar'20
Oracle ships Java 14 with new preview, productivity features

With Java 14, Oracle delivers features to the Java language and platform that enhance the productivity of developers building new enterprise applications.

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GraalVM

GraalVM is a tool for developers to write and execute Java code. Continue Reading
open API (public API)

An open API, also known as a public API, is an application programming interface made publicly available to software developers. Continue Reading
Developing a COVID-19 application? Design it the right way

Application developers with skills and an idea could design an app to combat the virus. Follow these insights to effectively design and deploy a coronavirus-related app. Continue Reading

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Focus on the artifact for an organizational DevOps strategy

JFrog Shippable aims to simplify pipeline management. JFrog VP of Engineering Avi Cavale discusses strategies to implement DevOps with TheServerSide's Cameron McKenzie. Continue Reading
HashMap vs. Hashtable: Which map should you choose?

When HashMap replaced Hashtable as part of the Java 1.2 release, it moved away from how developers previously used the collections API and Java maps. Continue Reading
5 Jenkins alternatives for Java developers

In need of an alternative to Jenkins as part of a CI/CD environment? Consider options from Atlassian, GitLab, Spinnaker, JetBrains and CloudBees to see if they would be a better fit for development teams. Continue Reading

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The Ben Franklin Effect and software developer career advice

Are you a new programmer in need of a quick and simple way to blend in with your team? Here's some career advice from none other than Benjamin Franklin that might help you do just that. Continue Reading
Don't ever put a non-Java LTS release into production

Development teams should avoid non-long-term support releases at all costs. Pay attention to the Java release cycle to make sure your updates are supported. Continue Reading
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

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3 ways to remove emojis from text files in Java

Don't let a Java emoji slow down development. Follow these three tips to get rid of pesky emojis in Java code and create clean, concise text. 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
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