Open source Java

Open source development tools offer a more affordable and more customizable means to develop Java software. Although problems and costs can arise from lack of documentation and support, many enterprise developers make open source development a large part of their Java dev strategies. In this section on open source strategies, learn the capabilities of different tools, discover new open source Java tools, and get tips and advice on integrating and contributing to open source projects.

October 07, 2019 07 Oct'19
GitHub tempts enterprises with Semmle, security enhancements

With the Semmle semantic code analysis engine freshly added to its quiver, GitHub gives corporate development teams one way to boost security of their open source software.
September 17, 2019 17 Sep'19
Java SE 13 adds performance, security, stability features

Java SE 13 provides developers with new features to make the Java language and platform more secure and stable. Oracle has also rolled out free cloud services and developer tools.
September 11, 2019 11 Sep'19
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.
March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19
JavaScript popularity drives TypeScript adoption among devs

More developers choose to work with JavaScript to build web, server-side and mobile applications, while TypeScript has quickly gained traction, according to recent analysis.

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Explore 10 popular open source development tools

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Why developers need to know the Spring Security framework

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4 great Java-based CMS options

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5 factors for using open source code in proprietary software

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iText software simplifies the portable document format

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Recent open source flaw highlights danger of social engineering hacks

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