Java application deployment

Taking a program from lines of code to a functioning Java application requires several important steps and tools. Before application deployment, a Java Runtime Environment must be put in place. The next step in Java application development is to use either a Java Plug-in or Java Web Start to deploy the application. In this section, find the news, research, and tutorials you need to deploy Java apps. Learn the different steps Java developers need to take, and find tips and best practices to help make enterprise application deployment fast and successful.

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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.
November 30, 2020 30 Nov'20
Quickly publish GitHub Actions artifacts example

Here's a simple example on how a developer can publish GitHub Actions artifacts for download once a build workflow successfully completes.

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Full GitHub Actions environment variables list for YAML build workflow scripts

The GitHub Actions environment variables available to a developer's workflows will vary from Ubuntu to Windows to MacOS. Here's a full environment variables list for each and why developers should ... Continue Reading
Jenkins GitHub Webhook build trigger example

Running into difficulty with GitHub Webhooks and Jenkins builds? This Jenkins and GitHub webhook integration example shows how to trigger remote builds without the 403 no valid crumb in request ... Continue Reading
10 best GitHub Actions examples

Here are the 10 best GitHub Actions examples for developers and DevOps admins that want to learn and master continuous integration and deployment. Continue Reading

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Focus on the artifact for an organizational DevOps strategy

JFrog Shippable aims to simplify pipeline management. JFrog VP of Engineering Avi Cavale discusses strategies to implement DevOps with TheServerSide's Cameron McKenzie. Continue Reading
Top Jenkins alternatives for your CI/CD tool suite in 2020

In need of an alternative to Jenkins as part of a CI/CD environment? Consider options from Atlassian, GitLab, Spinnaker, JetBrains and CloudBees to see if they would be a better fit for development teams. Continue Reading
Tomcat vs. Jetty: How these Java application servers compare and differ

What is your Java application server of choice? Where you stand on the Jetty vs. Tomcat debate probably lends a hand to which one you use in production. Continue Reading

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Encrypted computing approaches practical app development

A new technology could make it easier to write apps that don't have to decrypt data and, therefore, improve security without a compromise made for development. Continue Reading
Simplify your Java EE development with Docker and Kubernetes

From simplified deployment to rapid development, Java Champion Adam Bien explains how Docker and Kubernetes are changing Java EE development. Continue Reading
Social business applications entice, but enterprises are skeptical

Alan Pelz-Sharpe discusses social business applications and why businesses are wary of this strategy. 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