Java project management

Project management is a major component of server-side application development. Having talented coders who are capable of writing intricate and innovative components is not enough. Enterprise applications require architects and software project managers that can oversee Java project management, organizing those talented Java developers into a cohesive development effort. Learn how to better manage an enterprise Java development team with project management tips, development lifecycle tutorials, news and advice on Agile methodologies, and application lifecycle management (ALM) coverage including requirements gathering, design, testing and deployment.

May 10, 2019 10 May'19
Five ways to fix Git's 'fatal: repository not found' error

Frustrated by Git's 'fatal: repository not found' error message? Here are five ways to fix that problem and successfully clone, fetch and pull from your repo.
April 22, 2019 22 Apr'19
How to force Maven JDK 1.8 support through the POM file

Maven and Eclipse have always had a rocky relationship, and a common pain point between the two is how to force Maven JDK 1.8 support in new Eclipse projects. Without jumping through a few ...
April 05, 2019 05 Apr'19
How to install Tomcat as your Java application server

Doing Java web development and need to install Tomcat? This example will show you how to download, meet prerequisites, install and test the popular Java web server.
March 25, 2019 25 Mar'19
How not to write a Git commit message

I'm working on an article that outlines how to write a good Git commit message, along with a variety of Git commit message conventions and rules that developers should follow. But, as I write about ...

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Don't let plugins open up more Jenkins vulnerabilities

Let's explore the Blue Ocean, Config File Provider and Groovy plugins with security vulnerabilities. Here's how to address them, and what could happen if you don't. Continue Reading
Incorporate telemetry to keep a DevOps tools list in check

Don't let a long list of DevOps tools burden your enterprise. Incorporate telemetry to simplify your tooling and prevent developers from working redundantly on similar problems. Continue Reading
Don't git revert that last commit, git reset instead

Developers should only use git revert if they need to reverse out a specific change in their code. To simply undo a previous commit to a shared repository, use git reset instead. Continue Reading