JSRs and APIs

In this section on the Java programming language, get news, advice, and tutorials on using Java in enterprise application development. Learn why Java is so widely used in programming today, and discover tricks to use and pitfalls to avoid. It's important to stay informed about the latest Java Specification Requests (JSRs) and application programming interfaces (APIs). We bring you news about JSRs and APIs, popular Java platforms, classes, objects, IDEs, and SDKs that exist for programming in Java.

February 07, 2020 07 Feb'20
Why you should make kebab case a URL naming convention best practice

They say there are only two difficult challenges in the world of computer programming: Synchronizing the invalidation of a distributed tertiary and quaternary cache; and What to name things. Given ...
December 15, 2019 15 Dec'19
Moving JavaOne to Las Vegas shows Oracle has 2020 vision

The rebranding of JavaOne to Oracle Code One and move from San Francisco to Las Vegas is one that I will welcome with open arms, and you should too.
June 25, 2019 25 Jun'19
Hibernate vs JPA: What's the difference between these database ORM APIs?

Let us settle the Hibernate vs JPA debate for you. Here we explain the difference between JPA and Hibernate so that you'll never have to choose between the two database APIs.
May 01, 2019 01 May'19
An example of UnaryOperator in functional Lambda expressions

Do you need an example of how to use Java's UnaryOperator in a functional Lambda expression? This tutorial shows you where when and how to use the UnaryOperator interface in a function.

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Why the 8 Java primitive data types are not objects

What's the difference between Java primitive types and objects? To start, don't classify primitive types as objects. Let's explore the 3.5 categories that primitive types fall into. Continue Reading
A brief history of Java: How it forever changed programming

The Java programming language is an important tool in an application developer's quiver. But Java has also undergone many changes on the road to becoming the standard it is today. Continue Reading
How to properly perform Java String comparisons

Don't let incorrect Java String object comparisons bog down your code. Follow this tutorial to understand the differences between =, == and .equals. Continue Reading

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Public API strategy considerations for enterprise adoption

As organizations look for more cost-effective ways to manage data, an evolving landscape with APIs has made the technology more useful for both the business and IT side. Continue Reading
Java's popularity hinges on future developers, adaptability

Java needs to focus on the youth, adapt to emerging tech and constantly evaluate its performance to remain popular among developers. Continue Reading
No doubt now about Java release cycle

At the Oracle Code One keynote, the recent track record of on-time releases and feature enhancements is a topic to boast about. Continue Reading

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Don't ever put a non-Java LTS release into production

Development teams should avoid non-long-term support releases at all costs. Pay attention to the Java release cycle to make sure your updates are supported. Continue Reading
Java video games, like Minecraft, keep the language popular

The next generation of Java developers can learn the ins and outs of the language through an unlikely source: video games such as Minecraft. Continue Reading
You need more than web app security to stop API attacks

API and web application vulnerabilities may share some common traits, but it's where they differ that hackers will target. Continue Reading

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Stop with the unsafe internal Java API calls, or the JDK will stop it for you

Soon, any code that uses Java internal APIs will not compile, and shortly after that, code that uses classes in sun.misc will not even run. Continue Reading
Bridging the gap between WebRTC, VoIP and phones

The WebRTC protocol has shown great promise for integrating telephony capabilities into modern enterprise applications. But challenges remain. Continue Reading