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.
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Tip
15 Feb 2023
Why Java in 2023?
Has there ever been a better time to be a Java programmer? From new Spring releases to active JUGs, the Java platform is experiencing a renaissance. Continue Reading
By- Darcy DeClute, Scrumtuous Inc.
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Feature
21 Sep 2022
Forward proxy vs. reverse proxy: What's the difference?
Forward and reverse proxies secure and isolate resources that reside on a private network, but they play different roles in modern enterprise architectures. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Definition
26 Aug 2022
Java string
A Java string is a sequence of characters that exists as an object of the class java.lang. Continue Reading
By- Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
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Blog Post
12 Jun 2022
How to setup the Nginx Proxy Manager Docker example
Learn how to setup and install the Nginx Proxy Manager from Docker Hub. This simple tool greatly simplifies the configuration of Nginx reverse proxy servers, asset caching, host redirecting and SSL ... Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Answer
23 Apr 2021
Kubernetes vs. Rancher: The differences all devs should know
How are Kubernetes and Rancher related? Here are the basics developers need to know about Kubernetes and Rancher and how they can ultimately work together. Continue Reading
By- Bob Reselman, CogArtTech
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Answer
15 Apr 2021
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
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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News
03 Feb 2021
Oracle adds GraalVM Enterprise to Java SE subscription
Oracle's GraalVM Enterprise compiler technology is now available to developers as part of the Java SE subscription. GraalVM increases application performance. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Jan 2021
How do Java sampling and JVM instrumentation differ?
These two approaches both aim to improve Java performance and can be done together. But there is a fundamental difference between instrumentation and sampling. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Quiz
22 Jan 2021
Test your knowledge of JVM profiling tools with this quiz
Since their inclusion in Java 11, Java Flight Recorder and JDK Mission Control have become the de facto Java profiling tools for the JVM. Test your knowledge with these 10 questions. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Definition
15 Jan 2021
What is Java Flight Recorder and how does it work?
Java Flight Recorder is a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) profiler that gathers performance metrics without placing a significant load on resources. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Video
15 Jan 2021
5 ways to force Java garbage collection
A developer can't technically force garbage collection in Java, but it can be made a priority. If you need to free up heap space, here are five ways to prioritize it in the JVM. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Dec 2020
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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News
11 Sep 2020
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. Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2020
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. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Aug 2020
Apache Struts Hello World by example
Here's a simple Struts Hello World example for anyone interested in learning how to use the latest Struts 2.5 release. The Apache Struts Framework has come a long way in the last 20 years. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Video
30 Jul 2020
Tomcat vs. JBoss: Compare features of these Java app servers
How do Apache Tomcat and RedHat's JBoss EAP server compare? Evaluate the features of each application server to find the one that makes sense for your enterprise. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Podcast
27 Jul 2020
How Quarkus fits into the Red Hat Runtimes formula
Faster microservices runtimes are the center of the excitement around Quarkus. Hear what Red Hat's James Falkner thinks about the framework in this podcast with TheServerSide.com. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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News
11 Jun 2020
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. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2020
Fix Java memory leaks without costly JVM heap dumps by example
You can fix your Java memory leak problem without a costly JVM heap dump. Just use Java Flight Recorder's Old Object Sample event and view the recording in JDK Mission Control. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Blog Post
12 Sep 2019
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. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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News
11 Sep 2019
Eclipse completes enterprise Java move with Jakarta EE 8
The Eclipse Foundation has assumed control of the Java EE enterprise platform and specifications from Oracle and has launched an all open source version of the technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Dec 2018
Year in review: Five topics that epitomized Java in 2018
In 2018, we focused on what the future of Java might look like. With the IBM-Red Hat merger and the ascension of DevOps, the life and times of the Java developer are changing. Continue Reading
By- Ryan Dowd, Associate Site Editor
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Blog Post
02 Oct 2018
Is there a place for old developers on young development teams?
You stay close to the code and do the work that needs to be done in the pursuit of excellence. But when are you too old for young development teams? Continue Reading
By- Bob Reselman, CogArtTech
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Tutorial
24 May 2018
How to deploy an embedded Tomcat server in an executable JAR with Maven example
There's nothing magical about packaging Java web apps in an executable JAR file. This embedded Tomcat tutorial shows you how to use the Apache Maven plugin to create and run an executable JAR that has Tomcat embedded within it. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Podcast
17 Apr 2018
Let's talk bitcoin and building blockchain apps fast with Hyperledger
If you're thinking about building blockchain apps, you're probably looking for the right tools and technologies. Hyperledger Fabric and Composer just might meet your requirements. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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News
29 Mar 2018
Fair-use defense fails in Oracle vs. Google Android lawsuit
A final appeal in the Oracle vs. Google Android lawsuit has come down against Alphabet Inc., asserting its use of Java APIs did not constitute fair use. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Opinion
15 Mar 2018
Why the Waterfall or Agile debate will be around forever
Which is the right methodology to use for your project: Waterfall or Agile? The industry may be at peak Agile, as the practicality of Waterfall is winning over more converts. Continue Reading
By- Daisy McCarty, Brand Message Clarity
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Blog Post
21 Feb 2018
Clear software development governance needed in this polyglot world
New architectures composed out of language agnostic software containers have made polyglot programming a new reality. But out of this newfound freedom chaos can ensue if clear software development ... Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Feature
05 Feb 2018
Containers and the cloud push middleware technology forward
Is the application server dead? Not really. But the role of middleware technology has certainly changed in ways that impact both operations and developers. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Podcast
24 Jan 2018
Here's how to add Java certified developer to your resume
Ever think about acquiring your Java certification? Here we take a look at the benefits of getting Java certified and the steps to take to ensure that it happens. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Podcast
09 Jan 2018
Fearless enhancement of legacy Java code with new SE features
While the Java SE 9 release has everyone talking about new features and syntax enhancements, JNBridge's Wayne Citrin insists legacy Java developers need not feel left behind. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Tip
27 Nov 2017
Fighting hidden threats with DevOps security best practices
Find out what experts had to say about using DevOps security principles to weave threat resistance into the fabric of the development process. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Nov 2017
Trying to make DevOps work? Learn how Nike just did it.
Many organizations struggle as they transition to DevOps. But it can be a challenge making DevOps work. Here we look at how Nike applied DevOps principles and made DevOps work for them. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Nov 2017
Owning the Java Platform is more of a burden or a blessing
Oracle became stewards of the Java platform as a by-product of their acquisition of Sun Microsystems. But looking back, it seems that the Java Platform has been more of a burden than a blessing. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Podcast
18 Oct 2017
Migrations to Oracle's Java SE 9 platform may be delayed
Oracle did a great job getting Java SE 9 released earlier this year, but modularity and various smaller updates may not be enough to get users to quickly migrate to JDK 9. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Podcast
03 Oct 2017
Oracle VP talks Java EE 8, Java platform update at JavaOne
Will the future involvement of the Eclipse Foundation lead to a faster and more nimble Java platform update process? Oracle's Michael Lehmann believes it will. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Blog Post
03 Oct 2017
Java SE 9 a perfect fit for a nimble, scalable and serverless future
Last year’s JavaOne conference generated quite a bit of excitement with the discussion of many of the new Java SE 9 features. But this year’s event is already proving to be more groundbreaking. ... Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2017
Java SE 9, OpenJDK energize Java community at JavaOne 2017
From the release of Java 9 to the GPL of OpenJDK builds, recent Oracle announcements have energized the Java community, creating a palpable positivity at JavaOne 2017. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Blog Post
02 Oct 2017
From reactive design to JUnit 5, here’s what’s hot at JavaOne 2017
What’s trending at JavaOne 2017? A simple way to tell is to search through the conference catalog and take note of the various sessions that are overbooked and no longer adding attendees to a ... Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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News
02 Oct 2017
Keynote speakers open up at JavaOne 2017
From the release of JDK 9 to the open sourcing of serverless programming technologies, the JavaOne 2017 keynote paved a path for a progressive future. Continue Reading
By- Daisy McCarty, Brand Message Clarity
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Opinion
28 Sep 2017
JavaOne 2017 walks a new path
It always left a bitter taste in my mouth seeing JavaOne relegated to a bunch of hotels by San Francisco's Union Square while OracleWorld filled the Moscone building. It's nice to see JavaOne 2017 and Oracle OpenWorld now sharing the same convention center. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Feature
28 Sep 2017
JavaEE 8 and Java 9 trending large at JavaOne 2017
What are the big trends in the Java world today? Just look at the JavaOne 2017 schedule and you'll see it goes way beyond just JavaEE 8 and the new Java 9 release. Continue Reading
By- Tom Nolle, Andover Intel
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Podcast
09 May 2017
Connecting the 'DevOps, Agile and Java cloud native applications' dots
A concise definition of both DevOps and cloud native computing is elusive, but Cisco's Ken Owens presents a unified theory that pulls together the Java cloud, Agile, microservices and containers. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Opinion
30 Mar 2017
Stop adding web UI frameworks like JSR-371 to the Java EE spec
Java EE's Servlet and JSP API provide a fine foundation for handling a web-based request-response cycle. Adding UI frameworks like JSR-371 to the spec only causes problems. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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News
17 Feb 2017
How deep learning and AI techniques accelerate domain-driven design
Is the codebase aligned with the enterprise model? Deep learning and other AI technologies are helping to align domain-driven design with the organization's business objectives. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2017
Top 5 challenges a successful IoT hackathon must overcome
Tahir Hussain, CEO of Collide Village, made it clear that running an IoT hackathon is no easy task. Here's what had to be overcome to make the IoT event successful. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Dec 2016
Successful DevOps transitions are literally taking off
With 1,400 systems to integrate, American Airlines had their work cut out for them when they decided to embark upon a DevOps transition. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Dec 2016
Marrying DevOps and SaaS for a long lasting relationship that works
Learn how CSG eased the friction between development and operations by combining DevOps with SaaS to aid their DevOps adoption. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2016
JavaScript framework AngularJS continues to simplify UI development
The easiest way to simplify UI development? Use a powerful JavaScript framework like AngularJS. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2016
Just like last year, JavaOne 2016 showcases Java 9 enhancements
With no particularly new announcements surrounding the Java platform, JavaOne 2016 has a more subdued feel than conferences in years past. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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News
21 Sep 2016
The future of Java promises a cleaner, more readable syntax
Java has always been derided as being too verbose, especially when compared with languages like Groovy or Scala. But, according to Brian Goetz, that's all about to change after Java 9. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Blog Post
20 Sep 2016
Docker soon to have the Java platform contained
While Java and the JDK are all 'steady as she goes' at JavaOne, Docker and container talk generate excitement. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Feature
25 Jul 2016
Java evolution into a functional programming language reflects demand
Many changes have come to the Java languages over the years, with Project Coin and lambda support making it more of a functional programming language. Continue Reading
By- Tom Nolle, Andover Intel
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News
13 Jul 2016
Simplified portable applications with Docker and microservices
As the industry moves away from traditional SOA, organizations are instead choosing to create portable applications with SOA and microservices. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2016
Don't let unfounded Docker fears deter container technology adoption
Container technology is changing the enterprise software landscape, but many unfounded fears are delaying Docker adoption. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2016
Five tips to improve an offshore team
Using an offshore team can save time and money, but if used ineffectively, they can cost more than they save. Here are five tips on how to use offshore development teams effectively. Continue Reading
By- Swathija Raman
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Feature
13 Jan 2016
Why learning Scala, JavaScript and Ruby will make you a better Java developer
Obviously a JVM stack developer is going to know Java. But in this world of polyglot programming, knowing a bit of JavaScript, Ruby and Scala as well is a must. In fact, it might even make you a better Java developer. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Feature
03 Jan 2016
Simplified messaging and microservice development with PHP's PSR-7
Here we take a look at PHP's PSR-7, and how this new specification will help simplify microservice development while enhancing application messaging at the same time. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2015
Java turns 20: What's in store for Java programming?
Barry Burd, author and Java expert, discusses how Java programming recently turned 20 years old how it's managed to stick around for so long. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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News
01 Dec 2015
How to setup a local Maven repository server for artifact hosting
This article looks at how to setup a local Maven repository, along with the functionality a local Maven repository server should provide. Criteria for choosing a private, local Maven repository are listed, along with Maven tutorials on how to setup Artifactory and Nexus. Continue Reading
By- Avneet Mangat
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Feature
01 Nov 2015
Valhalla and value types to change the way developers code in Java
In 2014, just as Java 8 was released, JavaOne was looking towards the future and talking about what was coming with Java 9. In 2015, Java 9 is still in the future, but that hasn't stopped the architects at Oracle from prognosticating about what might get included in Java 10. Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2015
Performance upgrades and feature enhancements typify incremental Java releases
There may not have been a major Java release since last year, but at JavaOne2015, there are still plenty of performance upgrades and feature enhancements for platform architects to boast about. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2015
Life beyond the JavaOne sessions: Mastering life in San Francisco
You won't spend every moment at JavaOne in a session, so here is some advice from Barry Burd on how to navigate San Francisco and get the most out of the JavaOne experience. Continue Reading
By- Barry Burd, Drew University
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News
15 Oct 2015
Barry Burd's guide to the best sessions to attend at JavaOne 2015
Going to JavaOne this year? Wondering which sessions to attend? Conference veteran Barry Burd is here to help guide your way through Oracle's big conference in San Francisco. Continue Reading
By- Barry Burd, Drew University
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Tip
26 Aug 2015
JShell: The new Java 9 REPL
Don't miss an opportunity to take JShell, the new Java 9 REPL, for a test drive. An expert shares his experience. Continue Reading
By- Barry Burd, Drew University
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Tip
29 Apr 2015
How elegant code can hurt HTML5 performance
Elegant code can lead to cleaner, precise steps. But it can also lead to application performance bottlenecks, argues Mozilla's Andreas Gal. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2015
Docker and containerization: The uncontainable trend of 2015
Containerization, especially using new and exciting platforms like Docker, is a massive trend in the industry. Find out how to leverage this trend to run applications, host operating systems and gain even more benefits from running in a fully virtualized environment. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Mar 2015
Cloud computing and AWS form perfect test beds for the risk averse
Risk aversion is a cornerstone of the enterprise computing community. Do no harm is philosophy that goes beyond medicine's Hippocratic oath. But the risk averse can now safely try new technologies by using cloud computing options and AWS. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2015
Improving software quality in every application lifecycle management (ALM) stage
Development lifecycles have become tremendously compressed, which means many stages of the application lifecycle management process are iterated over time and time again. Here are some lessons SFactory's Sorin Zaporojan learned throughout the ALM process. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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News
18 Mar 2015
Java 9 promises modularity and new value types
Modularity and new value types could come with Java 9. This could mean improved startup performance and easier programming of arrays. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Mar 2015
Will ObjectLayout's StructuredArrays finally solve the Java performance problem?
Java performance has greatly improved over the years, but getting true, linear scalability has always been a problem, largely due to the way data collections are handled in memory. However, new approaches to memory management are being developed, and ObjectLayout's StructuredArrays just might make it into Java 9 or 10. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2015
Java platform: Invigorating robustness and simplicity
Java platform architects reminisce about the design of Java and how the platform is being pushed forward. Continue Reading
By- Geert Bevin
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Feature
15 Jan 2015
Can a pattern become an anti-pattern? How to avoid the loose coupling mistake
Nobody is debating the benefits of loose-coupling, but far too many SOA architects take the practice too far. Make sure you know when loose-coupling makes sense, and more importantly, when it doesn't. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie, TechTarget
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Feature
07 Sep 2014
Top 5 DevOps best practices for achieving security, scalability and performance
How do you get the most out of your applications? One way is to adopt a DevOps approach to deployment and apply these five best practices for achieving security, scalability and performance. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2014
Static code analysis with Klocwork
Klocwork engineer Larry Edelstein discusses how to bring the most value to your static code analysis. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2014
Continuous Development: The glue holding DevOps, TDD and Agile methods together
Continuous integration(CI) and continuous development (CD) have become central components in the application lifecycle management process. In many cases, CI and CD have become the central tenets holding together DevOps, Agile development and test driven methodologies. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
27 Jul 2013
JSR-286 development tutorial: Linking back to the portal with the PortletURL
In this JSR-286 development tutorial we look at the PortletURL and the challenge developers face when trying to link back to the portal, a portal page or a given portlet instance. Continue Reading
By- Sal Pece
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Tip
30 Jun 2013
How to get the Hibernate Session from the JPA 2.0 EntityManager
This tip shows you how to get the Hibernate Session from the JPA EntityManager so you can perform functions only available from the JBoss Hibernate project. Continue Reading
By- Cameron McKenzie
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Feature
09 Apr 2013
Alternative JVM languages: Scala explained
Watch this video lesson to learn the benefits of exploring the JVM alternative language Scala. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2012
JavaOne conference coverage 2012
Join TheServerSide.com and SearchOracle.com as we present conference coverage from JavaOne and Oracle OpenWorld. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2012
What's the big IDE? Comparing Eclipse and NetBeans
The Java community has long debated the best IDE. Is it Eclipse or NetBeans? These are the two most popular among TherServerSide.com readers. Continue Reading
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30 May 2012
Java EE 7 migration: Risk mitigation strategies
Some enterprise Java shops are weighing the risks of a migration to Java EE 7 against the potential benefits, which are incremental and cloud focused. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
24 Feb 2012
Convert server-side Java to client-side HTML
This brief video tutorial uses Java code on the server side to push an HTML link to the client in simple html. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
24 Feb 2012
Translate "Hello, world!" automatically via the Web browser
In this lesson, Cameron McKenzie will demonstrate how to build a Web application that automatically translates itself for various audiences based on the default language of the end user's Web browser. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Feb 2012
Compare new Java Web application tools to the basics
When evaluating new Java Web application tools look back to the most basic Java development tools and see where the new tool takes you from there. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
17 Feb 2012
Installing the JavaServer Faces Web application framework
Obtain and install the JavaServer Faces Web application framework as a solid basis for deploying Java applications on a Tomcat server. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2011
Vaadin is a step ahead with HTML5 development on the server side
At JavaOne, TheServerSide got a chance to talk with Vaadin CEO Joonas Lehtinen. Oracle had just unveiled their HTML5 strategy, known as Project Avatar, and we wanted to hear about what Vaadin was already doing with regards to Java development, the latest HTML standards, and even rendering to iPhone and tablet-type devices. Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2011
Tutorial: Writing an Android location-aware app
Location-aware programming adds a new dimension to mobile programming. Location hardware such as GPS, is pretty standard on mobile devices. Taking advantage of this helps create much more feature-rich and robust mobile apps. Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2011
Java 7: What Does It Mean for Tomcat 8?
Just about one month ago, Java 7 was released. The official project was opened by the Apache Software Foundation for its open source JSP and servlet container - Apache Tomcat. Since Java 7 is the latest version, many users are wondering if Tomcat 8 will support Java 7, or even if they should use it in Tomcat 7. Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2011
Alkacon Software releases OpenCms 8.0.2
Version 8.0.2 of Alkacon Software's successful open source website content management system OpenCms 8 is now ready and available for download from the company's website. OpenCms 8 contains an improved user interface for content managers and numerous other enhancements. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2011
JMS Browser 2.2.1 - First Public Release
With JMS Browser you can browse, view and send JMS messages to queues and topics easily from a powerful Eclipse based user interface. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2011
Why can't Rational and Spring get along?
Do issues persist between Rational, WebSphere and Spring? If so, how are you solving them? Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jul 2011
Choosing Java frameworks for performance
Frank Cohen, CEO and founder of PushToTest, presents a round-up of opinions on which Java frameworks deliver a light-weight, RIA-based, high developer productivity platform. What do you think? Read the full conversation and join in. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2011
Tutorial: Cross-platform mobile sync app
This tutorial covers how to develop a cross-platform mobile app that is fully synchronized with the Cloud. The technology used for cross-platform development is Titanium, and the Cloud is provided by OpenMobster. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2011
restSQL 0.6 release adds PostgreSQL interoperability
Version 0.6 of restSQL, an open-source persistence framework, was released on July 15. The release extends database interoperability from MySQL to PostgreSQL. It also includes extension mechanisms to easily develop support for other database engines. The release additionally was tested with multiple application servers to ensure interoperability with any standard JEE container. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2011
AS 7: Built for speed with JBoss modules
JBoss proved that most Enterprise Java Professionals really aren’t busy enough at work these days, as everyone from Java Superstar Matt Raible (rhymes with cable), to the lowly editor of TheServerSide.com, were busy downloading, installing, and playing around with the newly released software instead of doing the work they're actually being paid to do. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2011
OpenSymphony is dead: where do dead projects go?
Is there a project heaven? I hope so, because I went to use some Sitemesh documentation and saw that the parent project has been declared dead (as in, "has seen its final days.") Sitemesh has a new page for the next version, but that's in alpha ("lots missing"). It looks like it may be working, but irregardless the alpha status worries me. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2011
Drools 5.2 released: Expert, Fusion, Planner and Guvnor
The Drools community is happy to announce the release of Drools 5.2.0.Final. This includes: Drools Expert (rule engine); Drools Fusion (CEP: complex event processing); Drools Planner (planning optimization); Guvnor (BRMS web application); and Drools IDE (Eclipse plugin). Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2011
Grails and Artifactory Online collaboration
AX CONFERENCE, SAN JOSE, CA – June 21, 2011 : Grails project and JFrog today announced a new joint collaboration around an advanced artifact repository solution for Grails, in the form of the Grails Artifactory Online repository service. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2011
How Long Does it Take To Get A Contractor a Computer and a Workspace?
If you're a contractor, you've experienced it; that is, the pressing need to get you started, but the incessant delays in getting you what you need to start working on the project. And it's not just about getting the right documents signed. How often does a contractor get into an office where they actually have a desk ready for them? Or a computer with the right software on it? Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2011
Terracotta bought by Software AG
Terracotta and Software AG announced this morning that Software AG has acquired Terracotta, which produces Ehcache and Terracotta DSO. Rumor has it the company was purchased for 50-60M euros. Software AG focuses on big SOA designs, with WebMethods, Adabas, and their ARIS platform. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2011
How do you update your app in production?
Jevgeni Kabanov is a computer scientist/hackerpreneur. Recently he has been trying to figure out what is happening in the world of Java EE production deployment and finds the situation pretty scary. Help Kabanov by providing him with some semi-solid data he can use to better understand what’s going on in reality. Continue Reading