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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 07, 2021 07 Jun'21
How to delete a Windows recovery partition

https://youtu.be/CMxze9XO6v8 Recovery drive partition removal If you've purchased a laptop from Lenovo or desktop from Asus, there's a good chance there's a hidden recovery partition immediately ...
April 30, 2021 30 Apr'21
Yes, the original name for Java was Oak

When Sun Microsystems first developed a programming language to power their Star7 entertainment controller, they named it Oak, not Java.
April 29, 2021 29 Apr'21
Java's main function explained with examples

Here's the anatomy of Java's main method. An anachronism with the rise of Servlets and JSPs, Spring Boot and Eclipse Microservice developers are seeing more of Java's main function as apps are ...
April 08, 2021 08 Apr'21
Microsoft previews OpenJDK distro to the delight of devs

In a move meant to attract more Java developers to its Azure cloud and further support the Java community, Microsoft launched a preview of its own distribution of OpenJDK.

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Test your knowledge of Java foundations

Whether you're new to Java or have worked with the language for years, you need to know the foundational building blocks. Review the basics in this Java quiz. Continue Reading
A guide to common variable naming conventions

Every developer should know the basic variable naming conventions to more easily move from language to language. Review the common ones here like Pascal, camel and snake case. Continue Reading
Interpreted vs. compiled languages: What's the difference?

Learn the difference between compiled languages like Go and interpreted ones like Java. One language is platform agnostic. The other can run a bit faster. Continue Reading

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Terraform vs. Ansible: How do these DevOps tools differ?

There is some overlap between the two tools, but they really should coexist. Here we show you where Ansible and Terraform fit into your cloud-native, DevOps stack. Continue Reading
Is a Docker or Kubernetes certification worth it?

Some DevOps professionals shun industry certifications. But in the cloud-native world, Docker and Kubernetes certifications make prospective job candidates stand out from the rest. Continue Reading
10 Jenkins alternatives for developers

Looking for an alternative to Jenkins in your CI/CD environment? Consider options from Atlassian, GitLab, Spinnaker and more to see if they better fit your development needs. Continue Reading

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How do microservices API gateways aid monolith migrations?

How do you move a set of REST resources to microservices? One way is to use an API gateway. Follow this example to learn how migrate to microservices-oriented architecture. Continue Reading
Your near-zero downtime microservices migration pattern

The possibility of extended downtime is a common reason to avoid a migration to microservices. Learn how to minimize downtime with this monolith-to-microservices migration pattern. Continue Reading
What's in a name? What developers can expect in Jakarta EE 9

What Oracle called the Java EE API is now called Jakarta EE API under the Eclipse Foundation. Here's what developers can expect in the Jakarta EE 9 release. Continue Reading

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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

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
'403: No valid crumb' Jenkins GitHub webhook error fix

Here's a quick fix to the "403 no crumb was included in the request" error you often see when a Jenkins GitHub webhook is configured incorrectly. Continue Reading