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.

December 29, 2020 29 Dec'20
The performance cost of autoboxing Java primitive types

The boxing and unboxing of Java primitive types has severe performance implications. Uncover the truth about autoboxing Java primitive types in this JDK Mission Control and JVM Flight Recorder example.
December 28, 2020 28 Dec'20
A Jenkins YAML pipeline example

YAML has joined the ranks of declarative and scripted pipelines in Jenkins. Here's an example of what the syntax for a Jenkins YAML pipeline looks like.
December 23, 2020 23 Dec'20
A quick start guide on how to run Jenkins on AWS

Need to run Jenkins on AWS? It's not a bad idea, especially when developers consider the need for a CI/CD server to integrate with peripheral resources. This quick example shows you the easiest way ...
December 06, 2020 06 Dec'20
How to use Jenkins shared libraries in your pipelines

Keep complex logic out of your build scripts and take advantage of Jenkins shared libraries instead.

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What makes an effective microservices logging strategy?

System size and scale play a big role in microservices logging. Follow these best practices to develop a solid logging strategy within a microservices architecture. Continue Reading
How is asynchronous microservices tracing best accomplished?

How can you trace a tricky workflow in an asynchronous microservices-oriented architecture? Two options include correlation IDs and distributed tracing tools. Continue Reading
Test your knowledge of variable naming conventions

What's the difference between snake case and camel case? Or kebab case and pascal case? Try this 10-question variable naming quiz to learn more about programming variables. Continue Reading

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Declarative vs. scripted pipelines: What's the difference?

Scripted pipelines were once the standard for CI/CD but they are nearly extinct, and since supplanted by declarative pipelines. See how they compare and when each works best. Continue Reading
What are some benefits of a microservices architecture?

Enterprises can expect a variety of benefits when they transition to a microservices-oriented application architecture. Here we take a look at the four most beneficial. Continue Reading
Why are curly braces in programming languages important?

Curly braces play a big role in code structure within popular programming languages such as Java, C++ and more. Here's how to properly line up code with curly brackets. Continue Reading

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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
How COVID-19 created a demand for COBOL basics

An uptick in COBOL interest stems from its presence in entrenched, legacy government apps, such as unemployment or apps for emergency loans. A rush to use these apps at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic reminded us all that COBOL remains a force in... Continue Reading
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

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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