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.

June 11, 2020 11 Jun'20
Oracle's release cadence opens door for Java support rivals

Oracle has opened the door for competitors to chip away at its hold on the market for providing Java support to enterprise customers.
June 08, 2020 08 Jun'20
Dojo Toolkit 7 focuses on JavaScript developer productivity

Dojo Toolkit version 7 is now available. The widely used, mature JavaScript framework favored by enterprise shops gains more features for developer productivity.
June 01, 2020 01 Jun'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.
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.

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How JPA EntityManager handles Hibernate transaction management

Follow this JPA EntityManager persist example tutorial to see how it can be used for transaction management and how to save changes to the database. Continue Reading
3 ways to have JPA and Hibernate create tables in a database

JPA frameworks such as Hibernate can automatically create tables. Here are three ways to have JPA and Hibernate create tables in a database. Continue Reading
Simple database integration with the JPA persistence.xml file

The persistence.xml file plays a significant role in all facets of JPA-based application development. Examine the file's properties for a simple configuration to ease development. Continue Reading

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5 must-listen Joe Rogan Experience podcasts for programmers

Most listeners won't expect the Joe Rogan Experience podcast to delve into topics for developers and programmers, but these five episodes are of special interest to IT professionals. Continue Reading
Why the const keyword in Java is not implemented

Why is the const keyword in Java not implemented? It's part of the language, but it can't be used to make a variable constant. Learn more about const and why developers continue to ponder its usage ... Continue Reading
A comparison of 6 top programming languages

Choosing the right programming language can be tough. We place six popular languages head to head: Python vs. Ruby, Kotlin vs. Swift and Erlang vs. Elixir. 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