Java EE development and enterprise Java platforms

Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) is a platform for developing server applications in the Java programming language. Java EE development is considered the de facto standard. In this section you will discover Java EE development utilities, find out what it means to be Java EE compliant, and learn about enterprise Java strategies for application developers and architects.

September 11, 2020 11 Sep'20
Oracle moves OpenJDK to Git and GitHub

As Git and GitHub gain momentum with a majority of developers, Oracle has moved the OpenJDK repository to the Git source code management system and GitHub hosting platform.
September 02, 2020 02 Sep'20
Microsoft, VMware make Azure Spring Cloud GA

Azure Spring Cloud has reached general availability as a service that enables Spring Boot developers to build and run Java apps on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform.
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.
September 12, 2019 12 Sep'19
How to get the most out of Oracle Code One 2019

There's a lot to digest at Oracle Code One 2019. Here's some sage advice from a conference veteran to make the most out of your experience in San Francisco.

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How elegant code can hurt HTML5 performance

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Static code analysis with Klocwork

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